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title: 'Download: Anatomy of an IEP'
description: What’s in an IEP? See an example of an IEP. This Individualized Education Program sample lays out the different parts of an IEP.
slug: at-a-glance-anatomy-of-an-iep
author: The Understood Team
reviewer: Kelli Johnson, MA
published: '2019-10-16T11:37:43.304Z'
thumbnail: https://cdn-images.understood.org/p0qf7j048i0q/4LOkl9qU26nhzkHPopHZ5E/92488e62b05e47447400852b9ba15f70/17.png
source_url: https://www.understood.org/en/articles/at-a-glance-anatomy-of-an-iep
lang: en
---

# Download: Anatomy of an IEP

[Anatomy of an IEP](https://cdn-assets.understood.org/p0qf7j048i0q/24s5adt3xYto4Ri8QwBJxo/3121f047b5e8882dd2dc706d40be17b2/Anatomy_of_an_IEP_Understood.pdf)

An [Individualized Education Program](https://www.understood.org/en/articles/understanding-individualized-education-programs) (IEP) can be confusing to look at and read. But knowing what goes in an IEP can help you make sense of it. Use this handy visual aid to see what’s in an IEP, and what the different parts of an IEP mean.

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