The IDEA Improvement Act of 2004 changes the content, goals and process of developing an IEP. In this video, you learn the "new" purpose of an IEP, the role of the regular education teacher in IEP development and implementation, and how the new law changes the content of IEPs. Attorney Melinda Baird will examine each new legal requirement affecting the development of IEPs, composition of the IEP team, the role of each IEP team member, and the goal of the IEP. Ms. Baird explains what factors will make an IEP "appropriate" for a special education student, how an IEP fits into the overall goals of NCLB, and what legal challenges may be in store for school districts.