IEP stands for?

• A. Independent Educational Plan
• B. Individualized Educational Program
• C. Individualized Educational Plan
• D. Individualized Education Plan

Answer: (D)

The essential idea is that an IEP is a plan tailored to one student’s educational needs, with specific goals, services, and supports outlined to help that student access and progress in the curriculum. The phrase “Individualized Education Plan” highlights three parts: it’s individualized for the student, it focuses on education and related services, and it’s a formal plan to guide what will be provided. In many settings this exact wording is used, so this option best matches how the IEP is described and implemented, including for students with visual impairments who might have braille instruction, assistive technology, O&M support, and accessible materials spelled out in the plan. The other phrasings diverge from the common terminology used in IEP documents (for example, using “Independent,” or swapping “Education” with “Educational,” or using “Program” instead of “Plan”), which is why they aren’t chosen here.