An OTR is meeting with the special education team to finalize an initial Individualized Education Program (IEP) plan for a preschool student who has congenital muscular dystrophy. What is the FIRST step in the process of developing the IEP?
1) Conducting a comprehensive evaluation of the student's abilities and needs
2) Identifying the student's goals and objectives for the IEP
3) Determining the appropriate services and accommodations for the student
4) Reviewing and revising the IEP as needed