An IEP Resource for Every Grade Level

An inspiring collaboration with Jodi Bree

 Student-Led IEP Template – High School

Let’s be honest: traditional IEP meetings can sometimes feel like a long list of acronyms, awkward silences, and a PowerPoint no one asked for.

But what if we flipped the script?

What if the student, the one the entire meeting is about, was not only in the room but leading the conversation?

Wild concept, I know. Welcome to the world of Student-Led IEPs, where students take the mic, share their strengths, advocate for what they need, and remind us why we got into this work in the first place.

And because we love a good collaboration almost as much as we love a laminated visual schedule, I’m beyond excited to team up with a forever creative genius, Jodi Bree.

Meet the Dream Team

Jodi has a gift for creating tools that actually make sense for real students in real classrooms. She recently released a Student-Led IEP PowerPoint Template designed for high schoolers—and it’s not just “student-friendly,” it’s “student-awesome.”

It walks teens through how to share their goals, explain their accommodations, and talk about their post-secondary dreams without sounding like a robot reading off a checklist. It's structured, empowering, and totally customizable.

🌟 Check it out here: Student-Led IEP Template – High School

Meanwhile, our very first IEP journal was created for younger students who are just getting introduced to the idea that they are not only learners—but learners with voice. It helps them identify their strengths, preferences, and goals in a way that feels natural. Think less “formal meeting” and more “kid-driven reflection with a side of empowerment.”

It’s perfect for elementary students, and guess what? We’ve got more versions coming—because student voice doesn’t have an age limit.

Why This Actually Matters

• Because students deserve to understand what’s in their IEP.

• Because hearing “I’m good at math but need help with writing” from a student hits different than reading it off a form.

• Because when kids lead, they grow. And when they grow, the whole team wins.

Cue the educator energy, and maybe a mild soapbox

Student-Led IEPs aren’t a trend—they’re a shift. A shift toward inclusion, agency, and a whole lot more joy.

With tools like Jodi’s high school template and our IEP journals, we’ve got resources to support students at every age and stage.

So whether you’re teaching kindergartners who still think glue sticks are snacks, or seniors planning their careers, you’ve got what you need to make IEP meetings meaningful, and maybe even fun (yes, I said it).

Here’s to student voice, collaboration, and finally retiring that soul-sucking template from 2006.