For Teachers & School Staff: With the Family

Want to Know How to Continue Leading the IEP Process?

Remember, a student-led IEP is not a one-time event but an ongoing journey. Below you will find ideas on how to start the student-led IEP process. Choose which one works for you, and them, now. You can pick a different one at another time! It's up to you!

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Talk about the benefits, data, and possibilities of the student-led IEP process

  • Use a variety of means and methods to contact the family.
  • Incorporate a way to receive feedback and establish two way communication with them.
  • Reassure them about the opportunities for their child to develop and succeed by being part of the student-led IEP process.
  • Outline how the school is supporting their child and helping them complete a project and participate in the IEP process.
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Build engagement

  • Establish ‘buy-in’ to implement the student-led IEP process with the family of the student.
  • Enable a method of feedback to gather successes and challenges from the family.
  • Highlight the work and efforts of the student throughout the IEP process, not just the student’s participation on the IEP meeting day.
  • Share progress toward the IEP goals in a family friendly and clear manner.
  • Discuss what the family and student wants to do for next year’s IEP process and meeting.