Meaningful IEP Meeting Participation

A highly structured, executive-style meeting agenda redesigned for maximum readability. Features special education program elements with updated accommodations discussion, building principal elements with busing logistics adjustments, and moving forward discussion points.

A professional one-page Support Plan Review template with a blue and gold theme. This version features a clean two-column layout, an optimized 14px heading, and carefully tuned spacing to ensure all content fits comfortably on a single page while maintaining professional readability.

A highly structured, spreadsheet-themed CST Referral Note-Taking and Decision Template designed as a printable Google Sheet printout. Includes dedicated sections for language dominance, referral refusal justification, proposed versus considered evaluations, and open-ended meeting notes.

A professional and bold SST (Student Study Team) agenda poster for Dana Middle School, strictly sized for one-page printing with high-contrast text and a maritime-inspired theme.

A comprehensive 10-page post-secondary transition plan guide for students with an IEP, featuring updated graduation pathway options: Diploma, Alternative Pathway to a Diploma, and Certificate of completion.

A condensed one-page professional guide for school IEP and CST teams outlining the 5-step process for transitioning students to a less restrictive environment, optimized for single-page printing with Uncommon Schools branding.

A streamlined research checklist for scouting day programs online. It focuses on evaluating online presence, DSP compatibility, programming, and reputation through checkboxes and a dedicated notes section.

A comprehensive unit on self-advocacy and the ADA, helping students understand their rights in school, at home, and in the workplace. Students will learn how to navigate IEP accommodations, address non-compliance, and build independence.

A comprehensive program designed to empower middle and high school students to lead their own IEP meetings. Includes a detailed teacher guide, student preparation workbook, meeting scripts, agenda templates, and interactive presentation slides to scaffold self-advocacy and goal-setting.

A comprehensive suite of resources for high school special education teachers to manage their caseload, internalize IEPs, and establish strong family and co-teaching partnerships during the first month of school.

A comprehensive 15-session self-advocacy series designed for high school students with learning disabilities and ADHD, focusing on identifying challenges and requesting supports.

A comprehensive 9-week curriculum designed for special education students (grades 7-9) transitioning to adult life. The course integrates foundational reading, writing, and math skills (supported by CommonLit, NoRedInk, and DeltaMath) with essential SEL, executive function, and organizational training.

A comprehensive multi-day vocational transition unit designed for high school SPED students to differentiate between short-term jobs and long-term careers. The unit integrates scaffolded instruction, scenario analysis, and self-advocacy goal-setting aligned with IEP transition planning.

An immersive reading comprehension and text analysis program for students to build critical decoding, main idea tracking, and active reading strategies.

A professional development series designed to empower Exceptional Learners Specialists with the communication tools needed to influence and inform school leadership through concise, high-impact presentations.

A comprehensive sequence designed to empower high school students on IEPs to communicate their needs, understand their accommodations, and collaborate effectively with teachers and staff.

This sequence explores the implementation and monitoring of IEPs for 11th-grade students, focusing on data collection, progress reporting, secondary transition planning (ITP), and the ethical balance between legal compliance and educational quality. Students transition from being passive participants to active designers and evaluators of the IEP process.

A comprehensive unit for high school students exploring the collaborative nature of IEP meetings. Students will master the roles of team members, the legal timeline of special education, self-advocacy strategies, and conflict resolution techniques, culminating in a professional mock IEP simulation.

A comprehensive set of resources for high school counselors to guide students with IEPs and their families through the post-secondary transition process, aligned with Texas IDEA and TWC standards.

A comprehensive self-advocacy curriculum designed for young adults to navigate school, home, community, and the workplace with confidence. Focuses on personal identity (pronouns), legal rights (ADA/IDEA), and practical communication strategies.

A focused session on postsecondary self-advocacy, teaching students with learning differences how to communicate their needs to professors and employers. The lesson emphasizes the transition from high school's automatic support to the self-initiated systems of college and the workplace.

A comprehensive set of tools designed to track, analyze, and justify the need for 1:1 support for a student, focusing on independent task completion in ELA and Math.

A comprehensive lesson for 9th graders exploring the legal frameworks of IDEA and Section 504, helping students understand their rights and the differences between an IEP and a 504 plan.

A simplified guide for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to understand their Individual Program Plan (IPP) process, focusing on personal strengths and decision-making.

An empowering, transition-focused lesson designed for high school special education students to help them understand their IEP, identify their strengths and accommodations, and prepare to confidently participate in their own IEP meetings.

A comprehensive training session for high school counselors on facilitating effective 504 review meetings, focusing on legal compliance, standardized testing, and post-secondary transitions.

A self-advocacy lesson where students identify growth in their IEP goal areas and create a 'Strength Profile' to share with future teachers, fostering agency and pride.

A comprehensive lesson designed to empower 11th-grade students to lead their own IEP meetings through self-reflection, understanding accommodations, and practicing communication skills. Students move from 'passengers' to 'navigators' of their educational journey.

A first-meeting transition session designed to build rapport and gather information about a student's future goals for school, career, and independent living through a low-pressure, visual 'blueprint' theme.

Empowering transition-age students with disabilities to master self-advocacy and self-determination. This lesson covers IEP navigation, workplace communication, and legal rights for life after high school through practical exercises and discussion.

A transition planning lesson designed to empower students ages 14-21 to understand their IEPs, articulate their needs, and practice self-advocacy in school and community settings.