INDIVIDUALIZED TEACHING PLAN (IEP) AS AN INSTRUMENT TO GUARANTEE EDUCATIONAL RIGHTS IN SCHOOL INCLUSION

Abstract

The Individualized Education Plan (IEP) is a fundamental tool to guarantee the educational rights of students with disabilities or specific educational needs within the context of school inclusion. This article presents a literature review on the importance of the IEP, highlighting its pedagogical and legal role in adapting teaching to the singularities of each student. The IEP guides curriculum personalization, the selection of differentiated pedagogical strategies, and adapted assessment, enabling a more equitable and democratic educational environment. The development of the IEP requires collaborative participation from teachers, support professionals, families, and, when possible, the students themselves, demonstrating the need for interdisciplinary action. The article also addresses challenges faced by schools, such as lack of specific teacher training, bureaucracy, and institutional resistance. The effectiveness of the IEP is directly related to investment in continuing education and the strengthening of an inclusive culture within schools. Furthermore, the article emphasizes the importance of integrating the IEP into the school’s Political-Pedagogical Project (PPP) so that individualized actions align with institutional guidelines. Ultimately, it concludes that the IEP is an essential tool to promote educational justice and equity, as it ensures that each student’s right to education is respected, enhancing their abilities and fostering their full participation in school life.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.56238/sevened2025.015-009