With help from the other members of your IEP team, you can learn how to become part of your IEP process.
Self-Advocate For Yourself
Being part of your IEP process is one of the best ways to self-advocate for yourself. “Self-advocate” means you are able to share about yourself, what you need, what you like or don’t like; and you are able to work with others to get the supports you need to succeed. You can practice using your advocacy skills with people you know. You will join the other members of your team to plan special education services to help you learn and grow.
The Student-Led IEP process benefits you - the student!
Look at the ways the skills, information, and practice you gain from being part of your SLIEP help you for the rest of your life.
You are an important member of your IEP team
There are many people that can be part of the IEP team. Click below to see a playlist quick, animated videos that highlight each person's role and the benefits they can bring to you and your team. You can invite people to join your IEP team!
IEP Team Member Videos
Use the list below to decide where you are now with your involvement in your IEP process.
The first step is to know what you are doing and where you are in the process now. Then, look at the next level up to see where you should be going for a future goal. Work with the IEP team to plan what steps and supports need to be put in place so that next year, you can move up a level in one or all of the IEP areas.
I’m Determined Tools
Participation in the IEP Meeting
Student Rubric for IEP Participation from I'm Determined
| Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IEP Awareness | I don’t know what IEP stands for. | I know what IEP stands for. | I know what IEP stands for and the purpose of the IEP meeting. | I know what IEP stands for, the purpose of an IEP meeting and I can tell others about these meetings. |
| IEP Participation | I don't participate or attend my IEP meeting. | I attend a pre-conference IEP meeting and/or my IEP meeting, but I don't participate in the meeting.I know what IEP stands for. | I attend and contribute information about myself for my IEP in a pre- conference or at the actual meeting. | I lead parts or my entire IEP meeting. |
| Knowledge of IEP Content | I don't know what is in my IEP. | I know that I have accommodations and goals but I don’t know what they are | I can name the accommodations and goals in my IEP, But I have a voice in developing them. | I can name the accommodations and goals in my IEP, and I have a voice in developing them. |
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