Preschool IEP and Special Needs Accommodation Review

Inclusive early childhood programs support children with disabilities through individualized accommodations and collaboration with families and specialists. This review ensures each child with an IEP or IFSP receives required accommodations, all team members implement the plan consistently, and the program meets ADA and IDEA requirements for inclusion.

  • Industry: Childcare and Education
  • Frequency: Per Child (Quarterly or Per IEP Meeting)
  • Estimated Time: 30-45 minutes per child
  • Role: Center Director / Inclusion Specialist
  • Total Items: 31

Plan Documentation

Verify IEP/IFSP is current and on file.

  • Current IEP or IFSP on file for this child?
  • Current plan is not past the annual review date?
  • IEP goals and accommodations accessible to all teachers working with child?
  • Parent consent for services and information sharing on file?
  • 504 Plan or ADA accommodation plan on file if applicable?

Accommodation Implementation

Verify accommodations are being implemented.

  • All listed accommodations and modifications implemented in classroom?
  • Required assistive technology devices available and in use?
  • Required related services (speech, OT, PT) scheduled and occurring?
  • All staff working with child trained on IEP goals and strategies?
  • Physical environment modified as needed for accessibility?
  • Learning materials accessible and adapted for child's needs?

Progress Monitoring

Verify child progress is being documented.

  • Child progress toward IEP goals documented regularly?
  • Data collection methods in use to measure goal attainment?
  • Progress reports sent to parents per IEP reporting requirements?
  • If child not progressing, has team been notified for plan revision?
  • Regular teacher observations aligned with IEP goals occurring?

Family Partnership

Verify family engagement in the IEP process.

  • Family invited and able to participate in IEP meetings?
  • Interpreter provided for families with limited English proficiency?
  • Family informed of child's progress toward goals regularly?
  • Family concerns about implementation documented and addressed?
  • Home strategies shared with family to support IEP goals?

Specialist and Team Collaboration

Verify coordination with therapists and specialists.

  • All required therapy sessions scheduled with frequency in IEP?
  • Regular communication with therapists about child's progress?
  • Therapist strategies embedded into daily classroom routines?
  • Team meeting held to discuss child's progress this quarter?
  • Additional referrals made for any new concerns identified?

Transition Planning

Verify transition planning for children approaching kindergarten.

  • Is child approaching transition to kindergarten (within next 12 months)?
  • Transition planning meeting with receiving school scheduled?
  • Child's records being prepared for transition to receiving program?
  • Parent informed of their rights under IDEA for school-age services?
  • IEP implementation notes

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Why Use This Preschool IEP and Special Needs Accommodation Review?

This preschool iep and special needs accommodation review helps childcare and education teams maintain compliance and operational excellence. Designed for center director / inclusion specialist professionals, this checklist covers 31 critical inspection points across 6 sections. Recommended frequency: per child (quarterly or per iep meeting).

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Preschool IEP and Special Needs Accommodation Review cover?

This checklist covers 31 inspection items across 6 sections: Plan Documentation, Accommodation Implementation, Progress Monitoring, Family Partnership, Specialist and Team Collaboration, Transition Planning. It is designed for childcare and education operations and compliance.

How often should this checklist be completed?

This checklist should be completed per child (quarterly or per iep meeting). Each completion takes approximately 30-45 minutes per child.

Who should use this Preschool IEP and Special Needs Accommodation Review?

This checklist is designed for Center Director / Inclusion Specialist professionals in the childcare and education industry. It can be used for self-assessments, team audits, and regulatory compliance documentation.

Can I download this checklist as a PDF?

Yes, this checklist is available as a free PDF download. You can also use it digitally in the POPProbe mobile app for real-time data capture, photo documentation, and automatic reporting.

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