NDE Updates for IEP, IFSP and Training Needs for ESUs and Districts

Creation date: 8/3/2026 4:08 PM    Updated: 8/3/2026 4:08 PM

Annotations/Common Errors

Model IEP Guidance 

2026 Model with changes- Jan 2027 release


2026 IFSP Note from NDE 

Suggestions for immediate usage on IFSP forms until the new form is released in Jan 2027.

The Child’s Present Levels of Development section will require teams to document the child’s Current Abilities and Developmental Functioning, including a brief narrative describing the child’s functional performance in each developmental area. This narrative should address:

  • What can the child do?

  • What is difficult for the child?

  • How the child’s skills affect their participation in daily routines and activities?


Training needs for ESUs and Districts 

(from 6-25-26 SRS Advisory meeting notes)

MDT Card

  • No data to ADVISER

  • Placeholder

  • If MDT from previous district not in SRS, create SRS form for date to publish in SRS ADVISER records.

Excusal process

  • In area

  • Notes given

  • Signed in present level ahead of meeting

More intentional info from ESU and District

IFSP - not yet - no answers - Cole seeking two word change in July

Chron age - in state form, not in SRS

C to B transition

Indicator 11 - file review (Scott)

Goal to Golden String - start to end - need to follow

ESY - rework