• SAMEER KUMAR NAYAK

Interdisciplinary collaboration in Individualized Education Planning (IEP) is an important approach for addressing the diverse educational, developmental, communication, behavioural, social, and functional needs of children with special needs. An IEP provides a structured framework for identifying a child's present level of performance, strengths, learning needs, individualized goals, appropriate teaching strategies, accommodations, and methods of progress monitoring. Effective IEP planning requires the coordinated participation of special educators, general teachers, parents or caregivers, psychologists, audiologists, speech-language professionals, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, and other relevant professionals according to the individual needs of the child. Each team member contributes specialized knowledge, while collaborative decision-making helps develop a comprehensive and meaningful educational plan. Interdisciplinary collaboration also strengthens communication between home, school, and professional services and helps connect assessment findings with appropriate intervention and classroom practices. Regular monitoring and review enable the team to evaluate the child's progress and modify goals or strategies when required. Such collaboration supports inclusive participation by identifying appropriate accommodations, assistive technologies, curriculum adaptations, and functional learning opportunities. A child-centred, strengths-based, and family-inclusive approach can further promote meaningful participation and independence. Therefore, interdisciplinary collaboration in IEP planning serves as an important mechanism for coordinating special education and inclusive education and for providing individualized, consistent, and holistic support to children with diverse learning needs.

"Interdisciplinary Collaboration in Individualized Education Planning", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.13, Issue 10, page no.b9-b17, October-2026, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2610102.pdf

"Interdisciplinary Collaboration in Individualized Education Planning", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.13, Issue 10, page no. ppb9-b17, October-2026, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2610102.pdf