Updated IEP Report Card: Clarity at a Glance, Confidence in Every Detail
- David Skelton
- Apr 3
- 4 min read
At Arloa, we know how much heart and effort you put into advocating for your child. That’s why we’ve given the IEP Report Card a thoughtful redesign—so you can focus on what matters most: making informed, confident decisions that truly support your child’s growth.
Whether you’re just beginning your IEP journey or revisiting your child’s current plan, the new IEP Report Card gives you everything you need to prioritize, plan, and take action.
Export Your Report Card as a PDF - Arloa Premium
Need to share your IEP Report Card with a teacher, therapist, or advocate? Premium members can now download a clean, professional PDF of the full report.
Perfect for:
Team meetings
Advocacy planning
This new feature makes collaboration easier—and ensures your voice stays central in every conversation.
Legal Compliance Assessment: Peace of Mind, Backed by Expertise - Arloa Premium
Wondering if your child’s IEP meets legal standards? You’ll love this. Our Legal Compliance Assessment gives you a clear score and summary based on federal and state laws.
But we don’t stop there.
The summary also highlights where improvements can be made—like transition planning or family engagement—so nothing important gets overlooked.
Premium users can simply click to view or download a full legal review, complete with expert recommendations to make sure your IEP is both compliant and effective.
Legal Analysis Report: Section Breakdown
1. Summary
Provides a high-level overview of the IEP’s strengths and areas of potential legal non-compliance. Highlights key focus areas including transition planning, sensory management, and family engagement.
2. Key Compliance Concerns
Outlines the main legal risks and IDEA violations identified in the audit, with statute references:
Lack of transition planning
Inadequate sensory strategies
Insufficient progress reporting
3. Strategic Recommendations
Offers actionable steps to improve the IEP’s quality and compliance, such as:
Enhancing transition planning
Expanding therapy services
Improving family engagement
Increasing reporting frequency
4. Procedural Considerations
Emphasizes the importance of regular progress reports and parent involvement, as required by IDEA’s procedural safeguards.
5. Detailed Section Analysis
Each of the following subsections includes:
Compliance Issues
Recommendations
Relevant Case Law
Applicable Statutes and Their Application
a. Present Levels of Performance
Assesses how well the IEP describes the student’s current abilities and challenges.
b. Current Goals and Objectives
Evaluates the appropriateness and scope of IEP goals, particularly for language and sensory needs.
c. Progress Measurement
Reviews how progress is tracked and reported to parents, and whether this meets legal standards.
d. Special Education Services
Analyzes the frequency and quality of special education services provided, with recommendations for increasing therapy sessions.
e. Accommodations and Modifications
Examines the support strategies in place, especially around sensory needs, and suggests areas for improvement.
f. Legal Compliance and Best Practices
Wraps up the section analysis with a look at overarching legal compliance, especially in the context of transition services and family engagement.
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Priority Recommendations: Your Personalized Starting Point - Arloa Premium
Priority Recommendations are now front and center.
These actionable next steps are based on a full review of your child’s IEP and are designed to help you move forward with clarity. No more wondering what to tackle first—now you’ll have a clear plan that prioritizes your child’s unique needs.
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These aren’t generic suggestions—they’re targeted, actionable insights you can take to your next IEP meeting with confidence.
Overall IEP Quality: Know Where You Stand
With a comprehensive Quality Score, you’ll get an overall evaluation of your child’s IEP.
An 85 means the IEP is solid—addressing key areas like communication, social interaction, and fine motor skills. But even well-structured plans can benefit from fresh thinking and updated strategies.
This score helps you zoom out for the big picture, then zoom in on specific sections that might need a closer look.
IEP Report Card Sections: Break It Down, Build It Up
Every IEP Report Card comes with detailed section scores so you can see where your plan is strong and where there’s room to grow:
Services & Accommodations: Are the right supports in place?
Current Goals: Are the goals meaningful and measurable?
Family Engagement: Are you being fully included as a partner in the process?
Long-Term Vision: is your IEP working towards the long-term goals you have for your child?
Present Levels: Does the plan reflect your child’s current strengths and challenges?
Progress Measurement: Will you know how and when progress is tracked?
These section scores help you focus your energy where it matters most—without getting lost in the paperwork.
Designed for You
We created this new IEP Report Card with families like yours in mind—because every child deserves a plan that fits them, not a template.
You deserve expert insight, simplified language, and tools that help you feel empowered, not overwhelmed.
This isn’t just a report—it’s your roadmap. And at Arloa, we’re here every step of the way.
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