Identify some specific differences between the IFSP and the IEP. Why might you recommend an IFSP for a preschooler rather than an IEP?
What will be an ideal response?
Two differences that immediately stand out are that (1) the IEP does not address the issue of service coordination between practitioners or transition planning for young children and (2) the IFSP acknowledges the family as the focal point of services, while the IEP is focused solely on the individual child. A strong reason why someone might choose to use the IFSP over the IEP for preschoolers is because the IFSP addresses issues such as service coordination and how to provide “seamless services” to infants and toddlers who are transitioning into preschool. Second, using an IFSP over an IEP, focuses on the family’s role in planning, developing, and implementing educational plans for children. Research shows that family involvement leads to better outcomes for children, so it makes sense that an IFSP would be used over an IEP or a preschooler with special needs.
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