This session focuses on developing present levels of academic achievement and functional performance (PLAAFP) based on student data, drafting annual goals (academic and/or functional) and objectives (if appropriate), and collecting data for reporting progress. Participants will understand the importance of these components and how their alignment results in an appropriate and ambitious individualized education program for students receiving special education and related services. The intended audience for this training is special education teachers, related service providers, and any other professional staff members responsible for drafting and/or contributing to a student's IEP. The purpose of the "Standards-Based IEP Process" training is to provide stakeholders 1) a framework to assist them in developing IEP's that are aligned to state academic grade-level content standards, 2) research-based practices that support student access to the general curriculum, and 3) a method to measure student progress in the enrolled grade-level curriculum. This session is aligned with the IEP Content and Development components of the TEA-required self-assessment.