The Individualized Education Plan (IEP) is a document developed by a team of person’s from the child’s attending school system who have a direct relationship to helping the student with special needs to be able to reach his full potential. It is used to better understand how and what a child needs to succeed in his education. It is there to serve as a road map to address the child’s goals, progress, and services. It is a legal document that is required for each student in the Exceptional Children’s Program.