Add and/or Edit Demonstrated Needs

Where to Start

To create an Invitation click on Special Ed > IEP Details > Click Select Action Dropdown > Click Wizard Quick Resume.

From the IEP Wizard Quick Resume Menu, select IEP Wizard Strengths and Needs Page.

Click the Add/Edit link.

Note: Clicking the Add/Edit link will automatically open the IEP Demonstrated Needs page.

IEP Demonstrated Needs Page

1. Click the Green Plus Icon to open an area OR click the "Not a need this year or last year" link.

2. Areas that still need to be completed will be identified by a Red X Icon.

Note: Each area must be independently addressed. Clicking the Green Plus Icon will expand the menu so that a strength can be selected, and a PLAAFP statement generated for the respective area. For more information on developing a PLAAFP statement see the "Creating a Coherent PLAAFP Statement" lesson in the "Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Manual."

Address Demonstrated Need Area(s)

Click the Green Plus Icon.

Note: Clicking the Green Plus Icon will automatically open a drop down menu requesting more information about the Demonstrated Need.

Make the appropriate selection by clicking on the respective Radio Button.

Note: Upon making a selection you will be prompted for additional information. Each radio button will prompt different questions. Below, you will find more information on how to continue completing the Demonstrated Needs section based on your selection.

IF SELECTING "YES, THERE IS A DEMONSTRATED NEED IN THIS AREA, WHICH MUST BE ADDRESSED IN THIS IEP"

1. From the drop down menu select the student's strength for which this Demonstrated Need is being addressed.

Hint: If you are having trouble locating a strength or have decided that you would like to add a strength simply return to the Strengths and Needs Page and make the appropriate addition. For more information on how to add a Student Strength see the, "Add and/or Edit Student Strengths" lesson in this manual.

2. Select the source(s) from which the assessment data was drawn.

3. Enter the present level information in the provided text area.

4. From the drop down menu select the area in which this demonstrated need impacts the student's performance (e.g. Behavior, Fine Motor, Language/Communication, Reading Fluency/Decoding).

5. Depending on the selection made from Step 4 make the appropriate selection from the list that describes how the deficit affects the student's performance.

6. Select the area(s) where the demonstrated need will be addressed in the IEP.

NOTES: Selecting Supplemental Aids/Services will alert the IEP system to bring over the demonstrated need statement to the Supplemental Aids/Services Page and require at least one Supplemental Aid/Service to be added.

Selecting Goals/Objectives will alert the IEP system to bring over the demonstrated need to the Goals/Objectives Page and require at least one Goal to be added.

7. Click the Save button. (Clicking Save will automatically take you back to the IEP Demonstrated Needs page.)

Note: Selections made on this page will create the Present Level of Academic and Functional Performance (PLAAFP) statement. For more information on how to create a PLAAFP that makes sense see the, "Create a Coherent PLAAFP" lesson in this manual.

TIP: If you wish to write a goal and objectives for a student it is imperative that a strength be created in the Student Strengths section AND that strength be addressed in the Demonstrated Needs section of the IEP. For example, if you wish to write a speech and language goal for a student, you must first create a strength in the Student Strengths section, then address it within a Demonstrated Need Area (e.g. Academic, Behavioral, Communication, etc.) with baseline data and other information, AND select Yes that the Demonstrated Need must be addressed by Goals/Objectives within the IEP. For more information on creating goals and objectives see the, "Create, Edit, and/or Delete Goals & Objectives" chapter in this manual.

IF SELECTING "YES, THERE IS A DEMONSTRATED NEED IN THIS AREA, BUT THIS NEED DOES NOT HAVE TO BE ADDRESSED IN THIS IEP"

1. In the provided field, describe the demonstrated need using baseline data.

2. Click the Save button.

Note: Clicking Save will automatically take you to the IEP Demonstrated Needs page.

IF SELECTING "NO, THERE IS NOT A DEMONSTRATED NEED IN THIS AREA, BUT THERE WAS A NEED IN THIS AREA LAST YEAR"

Note: This will only apply to annual IEPs or re-evaluation IEPs.

1. Enter a description, based on data, of why there is no longer a need in this area.

2. Click Save.

Note: Clicking Save will automatically take you back to the IEP Demonstrated Needs page.

IF SELECTING "NO, THERE IS NOT A DEMONSTRATED NEED IN THIS AREA, AND THERE WAS NOT A NEED IN THIS AREA LAST YEAR"

1. If there is not a Demonstrated Need for the selected Area click Save.

Note: Clicking Save will automatically take you back to the IEP Demonstrated Needs page.

Review Demonstrated Needs

Note: The Illuminate Special Education system will not allow you to proceed unless all portions of the Demonstrated Needs section has been completed.

After successful completion of a Demonstrated Need Area a Green Check Mark will appear indicating that the respective Area has been addressed.

1. Click the Next button to proceed to the Transition Plan Invitation Information section of the IEP.

2. Click the Delete link to remove a Need for a respective Area.

Note: For more information on how to complete the Extended School Year section of the Demonstrated Needs page see the, "Extended School Year (ESY)" chapter in this manual.

Next Steps

Once you have addressed all Needs and Areas you are ready to, if necessary, create a Transition Plan.

To continue and create a Transition Plan click Yes.

If you do not need to create a Transition Plan click No and you will be automatically skip the Transition Plan portion of the IEP.

For more information on how to create a Transition Plan, see the "Enter Transition Plan Invitation Information" lesson in this manual.