An Individualized Education Program, or IEP, is a legal document developed for a student with disabilities in a U.S. public school that outlines specific learning goals, accommodations, and services. The IEP team — which includes parents, teachers, school staff, and sometimes outside specialists like a BCBA — creates and reviews the plan at least once a year. While an IEP is a school-based tool rather than an ABA service, ABA providers often collaborate with IEP teams to keep goals aligned with what is being taught in therapy. Strong communication between home, school, and clinical providers leads to better outcomes for the child. Get a full overview in What’s an IEP.
See related: Skill Acquisition, Parent Training in ABA, Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), Generalization
