It is interesting how we interpret acronyms from our own special domain. >>> [log in to unmask] 8/31/2006 5:34 PM >>> Johanna, An IEP is an "Individualized Education Plan" that is developed for students with special education needs during a planning meeting (called a PPT) among the student, his councillor, administrators, teachers, and sometimes psychologists and other aids. There very common in public schools. Sometimes there also very successful in helping students improve in their schoolwork (and sometimes not -- usually because of what the student does). Paul D. Within public education circles, especially for native speakers, Paul is absolutely correct; however,I don't think that is not what Rebecca is referring to. After that, each part of speech (elementary analysis!) is captured using distinct marks. Visually, it is easy to see and learn. And the different marks are easy to learn. My True Beginning IEP students loved seeing how a sentence (again, elementary) is put together. Lots of "AHHHH!". In universities in the United States, IEP means Intensive English Programs. That seems to fit with the context of Rebecca's post. Bob Yates, Central Missouri State University To join or leave this LISTSERV list, please visit the list's web interface at: http://listserv.muohio.edu/archives/ateg.html and select "Join or leave the list" Visit ATEG's web site at http://ateg.org/