Which of the following is NOT a related service included in the IEP?

The correct answer is that career counseling is not typically classified as a related service included in the Individualized Education Program (IEP) under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Instead, related services are specifically designed to help students with disabilities benefit from their special education.

Related services encompass a variety of support measures that assist a child in accessing their educational program. Examples of these services include speech therapy, which addresses communication impairments; physical therapy, which provides assistance for physical challenges; and transportation services, ensuring that students with disabilities can travel to and from school.

While career counseling can be a valuable support for students, especially as they transition to post-school activities, it is generally considered part of transitional services rather than a direct related service under IDEA. Transitional services help students prepare for life after schooling, including employment and further education, but they are not categorized in the same way as services that specifically assist with the child's educational needs within the school setting.