It’s MY ‘draft’™ IEP
Help your child prepare for their IEP meeting
A student-centered framework that helps individuals reflect on their strengths, needs, goals, and future plans – and play an active role in their IEP planning.
Why I Created the It's MY 'draft'™ IEP:
Over the years, I’ve sat in countless IEP meetings — both as a professional and as a mom of three kids who went through the process themselves.
Like many parents, I initially thought my role was simply to make sure my children received the right services and supports. But the most important lesson I learned was how powerful it is when students actually understand their disability, their supports, and the goals they’re working toward.
When my kids — and the many students I’ve worked with — began participating in their IEP meetings, everything changed. They became more confident, more engaged in school, and more invested in their futures. When their services and supports were explained and understood, they realized they weren’t there because they were “stupid,” but because they learned differently and could leverage those tools to succeed.
Today all three of my kids are grown adults, living and working independently. That experience shaped the way I think about IEP meetings — and raising kids.
I created this framework as an intentionally simple process to help students understand their IEP, engage in the process, and be part of the conversation with understanding, confidence, and a stronger sense of ownership.
Because the conversation changes when students are in it.
Want help preparing for your child’s meeting? I offer a limited number of coaching sessions each month.
The Process: Simple. Thoughtful. Powerful.
- The student answers simple guided questions
- Responses are structured into a meaningful format
- A personalized document is generated automatically.
- The student shares it with the IEP Team.
No complicated language. No long tedious process. Just meaningful preparation.
What it is - and what it's not:
- Designed to support IEP 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.
It’s MY ‘draft’™ IEP offers a structure so students can enter the meeting ready to contribute in a meaningful way.
About the It’s MY ‘draft’™ Framework
Why use It’s MY ‘draft’™ IEP
IEP meetings often move quickly. Issues are discussed. Goals identified. Services are decided. Placement recommendations 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.
Who it's for:
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?
Licensing for Schools:
Give students time to reflect before the meeting — and a stronger voice once they’re in the room.
When you’re ready, begin the process below. You’ll be guided through a series of questions that will help you think about what matters most in your education.
At the end, you’ll receive your own editable draft IEP report to bring to your meeting.
Schools and organizations interested in using It’s MY ‘draft’ IEP™ with multiple students may be eligible for a school or program license. This option supports educators who want to strengthen student voice and participation in IEP meetings while making the tool available to more students.
If your school is exploring ways to expand student-led planning and self-determination, we welcome the conversation.
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