1. M E, M YSELF AND M Y IEP

2. W HAT IS AN I NDIVIDUALIZED E DUCATION P ROGRAM (IEP)? A coordinated team with the student, their family, educators, service providers, school counselors, and other agencies brought together to help figure out a plan to support the student. An IEP Plan: Records your academic, social, and transition goals Keeps track of your performance Notes the accommodations and assistive technology that you need to be successful in high school Huh?!

3. S O WHAT DOES AN “IEP” MEAN TO ME ? An IEP helps you reach your educational or academic goals—giving you the tools you need to be successful! The IEP is made with your teachers, your parents/guardians, speech/language pathologist (speech teacher), Occupational Therapist (you may see them around P.E.) as well as psychologists and doctors, and YOU! The IEP can also be an important factor when you “transition” out of school and into work, college, recreation, and independence !

4. So what is an IEP again? Do you have an IEP? Have you ever taken part in one of your IEP meetings? If so: What was that experience like for you? Were you included in the conversation or asked for your opinion? How did you feel after leaving the meeting?

5. L EADING Y OUR IEP Choose a partner! Talk with your partner and work together to fill out the IEP meeting handout. Go through the script you filled out, practicing leading your own IEP. Pretend these people are also there: Your mom or dad Your teacher Anyone else you think should be involved

6. S HARE WHAT YOU LEARNED ! Why is your input important when creating an IEP? What most surprised you when doing the handout? How do you think it would feel if you were to actually lead your own IEP?