This article assists users when completing the form.

The term “Plan” in Phoenix refers to an IEP or SP.  They are interchangeable terms. The Plan Dates are the dates the IEP/SP is in effect.  The IEP/SP begins on the Initiation Date and ends on the IEP/SP End Date (the Projected Annual Due Date of the next IEP).

For more information about Plan Dates, download "What are Plan Dates?"

Plan Dates Information

• The Plan Dates are first entered by the system based on the Scheduled Date of the event. Before the Notification of Meeting has been completed, this will be the original Scheduled/Due Date of for the IEP/SP. After the NOM has been completed this will be the Meeting Date , Plan Dates should align with the meeting date on the Notification of Meeting.

• If a new Notification of Meeting is completed with a new Meeting Date, the Plan Dates must be revised manually by the user so they are accurate.

• The dates must be reviewed and edited, if necessary, before locking the IEP or the Initiation, Service, Goal and Classroom Accommodation dates will not be accurate.

• The Plan Dates are automatically entered on the Classroom Accommodations, Goal, and Services screens as the Begin and End Dates. If the Plan Dates are changed after classroom accommodations, goals and services have been entered, the matching dates on those screens are automatically changed by Phoenix when the revised Plan Dates are saved.

Important reminder: Before locking the IEP, always review the Plan Dates and check the box confirming the dates entered are accurate. The IEP cannot be locked if the box is not checked.

Completing the Plan Dates Form

1. Review the Start and End Dates for accuracy based on the IEP Team decisions. Edit the dates as necessary.

2. When the dates are correct and meet the rules stated on the form, check the box to confirm.

3. Save

   

Begin Dates

1. The Initiation Date is the date the IEP or SP begins and the Plan (IEP/SP) becomes active in Phoenix.  Until this date the previous IEP or SP is the active Plan (IEP) and all data/reports will be based on that IEP/SP. 

   • For an IEP the date auto-fills as 10 days after the Meeting Date the first time the event is opened.

   • For an SP the date auto-fills with the Meeting Date.

   • Can be the same as or later than the Meeting Date (in the grey box).

   • Should only be beyond 10 days after the Meeting Date in rare situations (i.e. ECSE or an Initial IEP when awaiting parent consent).

   • For students in grades K – 12, it should be on, or no more than 10 days after, the IEP Meeting Date. Per DESE, no undue delay can occur in providing special education and related services to the child. If a delay is necessary the reasons must be documented.

   • It does not update when the Meeting Date is changed on the NOM. It must be manually updated.

   • If it is before the Meeting Date the IEP or SP will not lock.

2. The Service/Goal Start Date is the date the student’s services and goals will begin. This dates auto-fills as the Begin Date on all classroom accommodations, goals and services.

   • For an IEP the date auto-fills as 10 days after the Meeting Date the first time the event is opened.

   • For an SP the date auto-fills with the Meeting Date.

   • It does not update when the Meeting Date is changed on the NOM. It must be manually updated so it matches the Initiation Date.

   • It must be the same as the Initiation Date or the IEP or SP will not lock.

3. The Meeting Date is the date the meeting is scheduled. It autofills with the Meeting Date from the Notification of Meeting or the Scheduled Date from Scheduled Events if the NOM has not been completed.  It is not editable on the Plan Dates Screen. It can only be changed by editing the Meeting Date on the Notification of Meeting.

End Dates

1. The IEP/SP End Date is the date the IEP or SP ends. It does not update when the Meeting Date is changed on the NOM. It must be manually updated so it matches the Projected Annual Due Date.

2. The Service/Goal End Date is the date the student’s services and goals will end. This date auto-fills as the End Date on all classroom accommodations, goals and services. It does not update when the Meeting Date is changed on the NOM. It must be manually updated so it matches the Projected Annual Due Date.

3. The Projected Annual Due Date is the date the next Annual IEP or SP will be due.  It is 364 days after the Meeting Date and is not editable. It does update when the Meeting Date is changed on the NOM. The other end dates must match the Projected Annual Due Date or the IEP will not lock. 
   NOTE: The Projected Annual Due Date is always 364 days after the Meeting Date and cannot be changed even if the student will graduate before that date. Once students graduate they are no longer eligible for special education services and all services end when the student is exited from Phoenix. For more information about graduation procedures, click here.

4. The three End Dates must match or the IEP or SP will not lock.

5. If the Meeting Date is changed on the NOM, the Projected Annual Due Date (in grey) will automatically update based on the new Meeting Date but the other End Dates must be updated by the user.