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.

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.