The Student-Led IEP Process

Do you want to learn more about the Student-Led IEP Process (SLIEP)? Keep scrolling to answer who, what, when, where, why, and how you, and others, can be part of the Student-Led IEP Process! Are you interested in Professional Development or Technical Assistance from PaTTAN about the Student-Led IEP Process? PaTTAN can support you in the process.

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Why should an IEP become a Student-Led IEP ?

Because the Student-Led IEP process benefits EVERYONE!

The Student-Led IEP Process: It's Good for Students!

Having an active part in your IEP process may help you:

  • Be a leader
  • Be a good communicator for yourself
  • Work with a team to solve problems
  • Focus on how to reach your goals
  • Take responsibility for your learning
  • Plan your future

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The Student-Led IEP Process: It's Good for Teachers & School Staff!

Supporting a student’s involvement in their IEP process may help you:

  • Collaborate, partner, and engage with all IEP team members
  • Get to know and understand the student's and family member's perspective on disability and culture
  • Provide guidance so the student can take ownership of their education
  • Feel less tension in IEP meetings and increase engagement
  • Teach students how to advocate for themselves
  • Use the IEP process as a teaching tool for student growth and development

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The Student-Led IEP Process: It's Good for Families!

Supporting your child to lead their own IEP process may help you:

  • Understand the IEP process
  • Be active throughout the IEP process
  • Build partnerships with the entire IEP team
  • Grow your advocacy skills and your child’s self-advocacy skills
  • Set goals and see your child's growth
  • Focus on your child’s plan for their future

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How can an IEP be used in the Student-Led IEP process?

Check out these videos to learn more about the student-led IEP process and how to bring it to your school!

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Want to share some SLIEP resources with friends, families, students, and school professionals?

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Engaging Families in the IEP Process

It is the responsibility of the school to engage families, but it can be unclear how to do this. This document will explore how schools can reframe the IEP process and take active steps to include families as educational partners.

Annotated IEP Companion Checklist

The purpose of this document is to support the participation, development, and implementation of an Individualized Education Program (IEP). Each section provides questions to help guide discussion. Utilize the IEP Planning Notes column to support your planning and participation for an upcoming IEP meeting.

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Communication Plan of the IEP

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Annotated Communication Plan of the IEP

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