Maine Unified Special Education Regulations (MUSER IX.3.G.) Individualized Education Program (IEP)

Sep 2, 2026

This document outlines the Maine Unified Special Education Regulations (MUSER IX.3.G.) concerning Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). It details the structure and requirements for developing and implementing IEPs for students with disabilities, covering essential components such as child information, disability considerations, academic and functional evaluations, measurable annual goals, supplementary aids and services, special education and related services, and least restrictive environment. The document also addresses post-secondary transition planning for students aged 16 and older, and the transfer of rights at the age of majority. It specifies that progress on goals will be reported a certain number of times per academic year, with locally determined codes to describe this progress. The format includes sections for documenting a child's strengths, needs, and the specific services and supports they will receive to ensure access to education and progress toward their goals.

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CHILD INFORMATION

DISABILITY CONSIDERATIONS – INCLUDING SPECIAL FACTORS

ACADEMIC AND FUNCTIONAL/DEVELOPMENTAL EVALUATIONS, STRENGTHS, AND NEEDS (MUSER IX.3.C.(1))

MEASURABLE ANNUAL GOAL(S) (MUSER IX.3.A.(1)(b) & (c))

SUPPLEMENTARY AIDS, SERVICES, MODIFICATIONS, AND/OR SUPPORTS (MUSER IX.3.A.(1)(d) & (g))

SPECIAL EDUCATION AND RELATED SERVICES (MUSER IX.3.A.(1)(d) & IX.3.A.(1)(g))

LEAST RESTRICTIVE ENVIRONMENT

POST-SECONDARY TRANSITION PLAN

AGE OF MAJORITY (IDEA 300.320(c)) – Transfer of Rights at Age of Majority

FAQs

What is the purpose of an Individualized Education Program (IEP)?

An IEP is a document that outlines the educational plan for a student with disabilities, detailing their specific needs, goals, and the services and supports they will receive.

What key areas are covered in an IEP according to Maine regulations?

The IEP covers child information, disability considerations, evaluation of strengths and needs, measurable annual goals, supplementary aids and services, special education and related services, and the least restrictive environment.

What special considerations are included for older students or those nearing the age of majority?

For students not in 9th grade and at least 16 years old, the IEP includes a Post-Secondary Transition Plan and addresses the Age of Majority, which concerns the transfer of rights when the student reaches adulthood.

Sep 2, 2026

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