On Your Own

Looking for Ways to Get Started On Your Own?

Below you will find ideas on how to start your student-led IEP journey. Choose which one works for you. You can pick a different one at another time! It's up to you!

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?
Fgure 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.
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.

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.
Ask to use the supports that are listed in your IEP when you need them.
Think about how your IEP connects with your future and be sure it is about what you want for your life.