Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP), Individualized Education Plan (IEP), and the 504 Plan

As a teacher of early childhood students, it is important to know and be able to explain the differences between and Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP), Individualized Education Plan (IEP), and a 504 Plan. Knowledge of the laws governing these plans, particularly the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), ensures that teachers are serving students according to legal guidelines using the processes outlined in the legislation. Because differentiating between the plans can be confusing, particularly for families who are new to special education, teachers must be able to clearly articulate what the law says about each type of plan and when each type of plan is most appropriate for use.

Part 1: Visual Aid

Using the topic Resources and your own research, create a three-section Venn diagram that can be used to compare IFSPs, IEPs, and 504 Plans. You will utilize this visual aid in the video you create in Part 2 of the assignment. The visual aid should include the following:

Characteristics of each type of plan and when it is most appropriate for use

Specific laws that apply to each plan

Eligibility criteria for each plan

Who is responsible to create the plan, and who is responsible for implementing the plan

How each type of plan supports student needs

Part 2: Video

Create a 2-3 minute video explaining the Venn diagram. The video should be targeted toward families of early childhood students who may be learning about special education and the various service options for the first time.

The video should address the following:

Explanation of the characteristics of each type of plan and when it is most appropriate for use, including a specific example for each.

Description of what law applies to each plan, including the name of the legislation

Summary of who is eligible for each plan.

Explanation of who creates the plan and the individuals’ responsible for implementing the plan.

How each type of plan supports student needs.

Describe the overlaps that can occur in the application of IFSPs, IEPs, and 504 plans and provide an example to illustrate your ideas.

Remember that video and audio quality are important and should be taken into consideration. Ensure your video is filmed with sufficient lighting and that the volume is adequate for viewers to hear. Intonation, expression, proper speech, and professional attire are expected.

Refer to "Recording, Editing, and Uploading a Video or Podcast" and use an online video platform such as Zoom, Loom, YouTube, or Vimeo to upload your completed video. If you upload your video to YouTube, select the “unlisted” option.

Support the assignment with a minimum of three scholarly resources.

Submit resources and the links to the video and the infographic in a Word document. Ensure that others can access and view the links to your video and infographic prior to submission.

While APA Style format is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and documentation of sources should be presented using APA formatting guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

This assignment uses a rubric. Review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

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