For Youth : On Your Own

Looking for Ways to Get Started On Your Own?

Below you will find ideas on how to start your student-led IEP journey.
Choose which one works for you. You can pick a different one at another time! It's up to you! Give
input to the team on how you want to contribute and grow in your SLIEP process.

Know-yourself

Know yourself (and who you want to be in the future)

  • How do you learn best?
  • What are you good at?
  • What do you need to work on?
  • What do you want to do in life?
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Partner with school staff

  • Figure out who you should talk to when you have questions
  • Set a time to meet with your teacher and create a plan.
  • Schedule time to work on your IEP process project.
  • Practice what you are going to do in the IEP Process and how you are sharing your information.
  • Ask to use the supports that are listed in your IEP when you need them.
Create-a-goal

Embrace something new

  • It may seem new or ‘scary’ to be involved in the IEP process. (It is fine to feel this way!)
  • Have confidence that you can do something in the IEP process and this will help you succeed in the future.
  • Think about how your IEP connects with your future and be sure it is about what you want for your life.

 

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Create a goal

  • What is a goal?
  • What are the steps to reach the goal?
  • Where are you now?
  • What do you need to do next?
  • How can you know where you are during the year?

Keep track of how you are doing in reaching your IEP goals

  • Look at the information about your goals.
  • Ask for help to understand the information.
  • Make a plan to keep moving forward.
  • Take steps to get closer to meeting your goal.