NEGATIVE EFFECTS OF AN IEP

WHAT ARE THE NEGATIVE EFFECTS OF AN IEP?

Evelyn Santizo

Los Angeles Leadership Academy

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Abstract

This research paper will address the negative effects of an IEP on student. IEP is Individualized

Education Program that is given by schools. This research is important because some student get

bullied, Feeling dependent on support, not feeling confident to support themselves. The audience

who should read this research paper is open to anyone that is interested on this topic, IEP.

Keywords: Iep, Effects, Parent, Teachers, Schools, Student,

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WHAT ARE THE NEGATIVE EFFECTS OF AN IEP?

Individualized Education Program: What are the negative effects of an IEP?

What is an IEP? As stated in Understood publication Stanberry wrote IEP is meant to

address each childs unique learning issues and include specific educational goals. It is a legally

binding document. The school must provide everything it promises in the IEP. (2014)

An IEP has negative effects such as bullying, however, many people ask the question: What are

the negative effects of IEP feeling dependent on support, not feeling confident to support

themselves? Research shows that negative effects of an Individual Educational plan or IEP is

nearly wear. This is important because the students need better service.

One of the effects of having an IEP on students: bullying

As stated in PACER Center Many students with disabilities are already addressing

challenges in the academic environment. When they are bullied, it can directly impact their

education. Bullying is not a harmless rite of childhood that everyone experiences.( 2011). This

is relatable to me because when I would get called names when other student would see that I

would go out and get extra help for me to get the subject theyre learning. s stated in PACER

Center wrote Even though words dont leave bruises or broken bones, studies have shown they

may leave deep emotional scars that can have lifelong implications. Children learn at a very early

age that words can hurt other children.( 2011). This quote is important because since the

student learn that they had stop calling me names. As stated in Bullying & Disability Harassment

of Students with Disabilities Bullying involves a combination of an imbalance of power, an

intent to cause harm, and repetition.1 Bullying exists in many forms: - Verbal bullying: taunting,
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teasing, name calling, and threatening; - Physical bullying: hitting, tripping, kicking, spitting, and

pushing; - Social bullying: spreading rumors, manipulating social relationships, demanding

money or property, or intimidation; and - Cyberbullying: electronic acts including use of texting,

social media websites such as Facebook or YouTube, and email to humiliate targets.(2016).

This quote is important because I had gotten verbal bullied when I was in elementary by a

student he told me that I was making myself look smart when I wasn't just because some special

educator teacher would pull me to help me out with my work. As stated in the website

GreatSchools Staff.org is trying to say that Bullying among elementary school children and

teenagers is a growing problem in many schools in the United States.(2016). This quote is

trying to say that the bullying is growing in schools.

One of the effects of having an IEP on students: Feeling dependent on

support

Many of the parents see that their children can learn at the same time as others then the

other student. As stated in Understood publication Lee wroteAs a loving parent, you care for

your child. You think about her needs. You talk with teachers, family members and others about

those needs. And you help your child get support in and out of school. (2017). In the other hand,

some of the student ask for help when they need it and don't understand what they are learning.

As stated in Understood publication Lee write Self-advocacy is when your child understands

her strengths and weaknesses, knows what she needs to succeed and communicates that to other

people.(2017). Otherwise, there are some students that give up in their education. as stated by
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Wagner, M., & Blackorby, J. (1996) 30% of students with disabilities dropped out of high

school, and another 8% dropped out before entering high school. The average dropout with

disabilities was 18 years old at the time of leaving but had earned less than half the credits

needed to graduate. Employment successes were strongly related to taking a concentration (four

courses) in vocational education. Youths with learning disabilities or speech impairments were

most likely to approach the rate of employment found in the general population. Many student

have to help their families as and can't continue school as stated by Wagner, M., & Blackorby, J.

(1996) When employed, the poorer students with disabilities earned significantly less per year

than did those from wealthier families. Placement in regular education (rather than special

education) was associated both with better and worse post school outcomes. Students with

sensory or motor disabilities appeared to benefit from regular education placement. However, for

many students, more time in regular education was associated with a higher likelihood of course

failure, which was a strong predictor of dropping out of school. This quote means that the

student were not successful as the other students.

One of the effects of having an IEP on students: not feeling confident to support

themselves

As stated in Understood publication Lee write Your child understands her needs.Your

child knows what help or support will address those needs, like tutoring or a classroom

accommodation.Your child can communicate her needs to teachers and others.(2017). As stated

Blackorby, J. (1996). as stated in Transition from High School to Work or College: How Special

Education Students Fare The Future of Children, Children may feel awkward or even guilty
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about asking for help or for an accommodation. That is especially true if a child feels

embarrassed about her learning or attention issues. (year). This quote means that some students

wont ask for help when they need it. As stated by Wagner, M., & Blackorby, J. (1996).

inTransition from High School to Work or College: How Special Education Students Fare.

Young people with disabilities who graduated from high school on average earned 22 high

school credits, as did high school graduates with no identified disabilities.14 Twelve of the

credits earned by graduates with disabilities were in academic subjects,15 some- what fewer than

the fifteen credits earned by students in the general population.school student with disabilities

earned five credits in vocational education, one more than typical high school students. One

credit was earned in a life skills course, and the remaining four credits were earned in other

subjects, such as physical education or the arts. (year). explain why this quote is important.

Conclusion

How some students have to go through bullying, how students can feel dependent

on support, how students can not feel confident to support themselves: Research shows

that negative effects of an Individual Educational plan or IEP are exposure to bullying,

creation of dependency, and the lack of self confidence. One of the effects of having an

IEP on students: Feeling dependent on support not feeling confident to support

themselves
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GreatSchools Staff. (2016).Understanding bullying and its impact on kids with learning

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