It’s MY ‘draft’ IEP™
A student-centered framework that helps students reflect on their strengths, needs, goals, and future plans – and walk into their IEP meeting prepared to participate.
About the It’s MY ‘draft’ IEP™ Framework
Why use It’s MY ‘draft’ IEP™
IEP meetings often move quickly. Goals are reviewed. Services are discussed. Decisions are made.
Students are usually present — but not always prepared to participate.
Without time to think ahead, it can be hard for students to find the words to describe what they want, what they need, or where they hope to go next.
It’s MY ‘Draft’ IEP™ was created to change that.
How it helps:
It’s MY ‘draft’ IEP™ is more that just a template. It’s a practical process and includes:
- A guided, student-friendly reflection experience centered on strengths, growth, and future planning
- An automatically generated professional IEP draft
- An editable Google Doc
- A printable PDF version
The result? A clear, student-driven starting point to build from with the whole team.
What it is - and what it isn't:
This framework is designed to support preparation and participation.
- It is not a legal document.
- It does not replace your school’s official IEP.
- It is not affiliated with any school district.
Instead, it provides structure so students can enter the meeting ready to contribute in a meaningful way.
The Process: Simple. Thoughtful. Powerful.
- The student answers simple guided questions (15 - 20 minutes).
- Responses are structured into a meaningful format
- A personalized document is generated automatically.
- The student reviews, edits if needed, and shares it with the IEP Team.
No complicated language. No long tedious process. Just meaningful preparation.
It's MY 'draft' IEP™ is Designed for:
- Middle and high school students preparing for IEP meetings
- Families who want student voice clearly reflected
- Educators supporting student-led planning
- Transition-focused teams
Especially helpful for high school and middle school students beginning to think about life after high school.
Ready to Get Started?
Give students time to reflect before the meeting — and a stronger voice once they’re in the room.
One-time access — $9
Why I Created the It's MY 'draft' IEP™ Framework:
Over the years, I’ve sat in countless IEP meetings — as a mom and as a member of the IEP team, supporting students, families, and the teams that serve them.
I’ve worked alongside hundreds of young people and their school teams, navigating decisions that shape not just school, but futures.
I’ve seen how powerful it is when students feel ready to speak for themselves. And I’ve seen how quickly meetings can become difficult when they don’t.
This framework was created to give students a structured process to prepare — so they can enter the conversation and participate meaningfully with a stronger sense of ownership.
Because the conversation changes when students are ready to enter it.
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