IEP Development

Carmen Willings | teachingvisuallyimpaired.com | February 22, 2026

IEP development helps ensure that students who are blind or visually impaired receive the specialized instruction, accommodations, and services needed to access their education and build independence. Using evaluation data and ongoing assessment, vision professionals collaborate with educational teams to identify Expanded Core Curriculum (ECC) needs, determine appropriate service delivery, develop meaningful goals, and plan for future transitions. The resources in this section support the development of effective IEPs and help teams understand how visual impairment impacts learning, access, and daily functioning. Use the navigation menu to explore key areas of IEP development.

Service Delivery and Educational Placement

Determining how and where services are provided to support student success.
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Student Participation and Transition Planning

Supporting student involvement and preparation for future independence.
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Identifying Instructional Needs

Determining areas of need based on evaluation and Expanded Core Curriculum priorities.
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Writing Effective IEP Goals

Developing meaningful, measurable goals that support access and independence.
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Expanded Core Curriculum (ECC) Goal Areas

Developing goals that address disability-specific skill areas. Includes:

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