FND's POPIN PROJECT: Friday Facts: Present Level of Performance (PLP)

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Level of Performance The Present Level section of the IEP document must include information about how that disability affects the child's ability to participate and progress in the general curriculum. General curriculum is based on the Sunshine State Standards which are the guidelines that identify what a child is expected to learn in each grade level, in order to be promoted into the next grade level. For children with disabilities in preschool, the Present Level section must describe, as appropriate, how the child's disability affects their participation in appropriate activities. This part of the IEP process is extremely important - it is the basic foundation upon which the plan is formed, and should be very specific and detailed. Here are some tips to help your family develop your child's present levels of performance: · Before the IEP Meeting & Draft Present Level Statement. Ask for a copy of the draft IEP. While the school is not required to prepare a draft IEP, most schools and school districts do prepare a draft in advance of the IEP meeting. · Positive student profile. A positive student profile is a brief history of a child, from the familiy's perspective.

· At the IEP Meeting & Written list. Document the family's input in advance and share it with the rest of the team. · Give input. School personnel see only what your child is doing or can do at school - which may be very different from what they are doing at home. The parents' input is crucial to developing an accurate statement. · Ask for copies. Be certain to get copies of all the

documents related to the IEP, including the summary of what was discussed. Want to know more? We offer over 30 online tutorials on our website. You can find them at http://www.fndfl.org/PEN/Tutorials/index.htm