IEP meetings & goals

Walk into the meeting knowing what you want on paper. These prompts turn your concerns into specific, measurable requests.

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Explain the whole process to me

From referral to services, in plain language.

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This prompt is part of membership. Members read it in full and copy it straight into ChatGPT, Claude or Gemini.

Prep for the plan meeting

Walk in with a one-page agenda.

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Write your parent input statement

Your child, in your words, on the record.

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Are these goals measurable?

Rewrite vague goals into real ones.

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Build an accommodations request list

Specific enough to be enforceable.

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When the school says no

Escalate calmly, on paper.

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Disagree without burning the bridge

Firm on the issue, warm with the people.

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Check whether the plan is working

Mid-year reality check.

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Planning for after school

Transition planning for teens.

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Teach your child to self-advocate

They speak for themselves eventually.

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Glossary for the next meeting

Stop nodding at acronyms.

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  • Explain the whole process to me
  • Prep for the plan meeting
  • Write your parent input statement
  • Are these goals measurable?
  • Build an accommodations request list
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Common questions

What should I bring to an IEP meeting?
A written parent input statement, your questions and examples of what you see at home. The prep prompt organizes all three into a one-page document.
What makes a good IEP goal?
Specific, measurable and tied to a real skill. The goal review prompt takes the school's draft goals and shows you what to push back on.

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