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IEPs for Autistic Students: Goals, Supports, and the Teacher’s Role

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2 CE hours4 modulesNarrated videoSelf-pacedCertificate included

Understand IEPs from the classroom teacher’s side: present levels, measurable goals, supports, communication and behavior plans for autistic students, including Texas ARD requirements. For PreK–12 teachers and school staff.

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2 CE hours
4 modules
Narrated video lessons
Self-paced
Certificate on completion

Understand what an IEP must include, what the Endrew F. standard means for goals, and how to contribute strong present levels, measurable goals and consistent supports for autistic students in your classroom.

Why this course

Every autistic student in special education has an IEP, but it only works when the teachers who see that student every day understand it and carry it out. This course explains the IEP from a classroom teacher’s point of view, including Texas ARD requirements and the autism supplement.

Each module includes a narrated video, short readings from trusted sources, classroom scenarios and practice activities.

What you will be able to do

  • Describe the required parts of an IEP and the Endrew F. standard
  • Explain your role and responsibilities in carrying out an IEP
  • Contribute data-based present levels and write measurable goals
  • Support communication, including AAC, and tell accommodations from modifications
  • Use classroom data, behavior plans and family and student input to make the IEP work

Course modules

  1. The IEP and Your Role
  2. Present Levels and Meaningful Goals
  3. Supports, Communication, and Behavior
  4. Making the IEP Work Every Day

Then a final assessment: 80% to pass, unlimited retakes.

Try it first. Module 1 is free to preview: what every IEP must include, the Endrew F. standard, and what IDEA expects of classroom teachers. Preview Module 1 →

Who it’s for

Classroom teachers (PreK–12), special educators, paraprofessionals, educational diagnosticians and administrators who serve autistic students and take part in IEP or ARD meetings.

CE hours and certificate

2.0 professional development hours, online and self-paced. Your certificate lists the course title, completion date, hours and presenter, and is available the moment you pass. Educators are responsible for confirming that this course meets the requirements of their state education agency, school district or certifying organization.

IBCCES certification holders: this course is focused on autism and covers IEP development and implementation for autistic students. Keep your certificate with your renewal records; IBCCES decides which hours it accepts.

Your instructor: Jaime Flowers, Ph.D., NCSP, LEP, BCBA, school psychologist and board-certified behavior analyst. Her full bio is under About this CE.

Level: Introductory to intermediate · Access: 1 year from enrollment · Format: no live sessions

This course builds understanding of IEPs and practical classroom skills. It is not legal advice and does not train participants to determine eligibility or write IEPs on their own; those decisions are made by IEP or ARD teams. State and district procedures vary.

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Course Content

Module 3: Supports, Communication, and Behavior
Module 4: Making the IEP Work Every Day
Final Quiz: IEPs for Autistic Students
Artificial Intelligence Disclosure

Artificial intelligence (AI) was used during course development for editorial assistance, including review of wording, organization, clarity, and presentation of author-developed materials.

In designated written activities, AI may also provide immediate formative feedback on participant responses based on course concepts and criteria established by the course developer.

AI does not independently determine course completion or continuing education credit. Course content, sources, learning objectives, assessments, and final materials are reviewed and approved by the course developer and applicable program-planning personnel.

Professional development hours
About Educator CE credit

Educator CE offers self-paced online professional development for teachers, educational diagnosticians, paraprofessionals and administrators. Educator CE does not currently hold provider approval from a state education agency or credentialing organization.

Certificate of completion. When you pass the final assessment, you can download a certificate listing the course title, completion date, hours and presenter.

Please note: professional development requirements vary by state, district, campus and credentialing organization. Educators are responsible for confirming that a course meets the requirements of their state education agency, school district or certifying organization.

Home-study hours
How hours are determined

For self-paced online courses, Educator CE uses the Mergener Formula to estimate the instructional time needed to complete the course. This standard method considers the amount of reading, the complexity of the material and the course assessment.

Educator CE keeps documentation supporting the hours assigned to each course.

Course instructor
Jaime Flowers, Ph.D., NCSP, LEP, BCBA
Jaime Flowers, Ph.D., NCSP, LEP, BCBA
School Psychologist · Educational Psychologist · Behavior Analyst

Dr. Jaime Flowers is a licensed educational psychologist, Board Certified Behavior Analyst and Nationally Certified School Psychologist with extensive experience in assessment, behavior analysis and consultation with school teams. Her work focuses on turning evidence-based practices into practical strategies that teachers, diagnosticians and other school staff can use in real classrooms.

Ph.D. School Psychology NCSP Nationally Certified School Psychologist LEP Licensed Educational Psychologist BCBA Board Certified Behavior Analyst
Professional focus
  • Classroom behavior supports and intervention
  • Assessment and eligibility
  • Consultation and problem-solving with school teams
  • Evidence-based teaching practices
  • Professional learning for educators
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Open access & copyright notice

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