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?

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.

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.

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.