She Rocks the Spectrum

The IEP / 504 Prep Sheet

School meetings move fast and it's easy to leave wishing you'd said something. Walking in with notes turns a stressful meeting into a focused conversation. You know your child better than anyone at that table.

My child at their best

Start with strengths — it sets the tone and reminds the room who they're supporting.

My child's strengths and what helps them thrive

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What's working / not working

Right now

Learning

• What's working: ____________________
• What isn't: ____________________

Sensory environment

• What's working: ____________________
• What isn't: ____________________

Social / emotional

• What's working: ____________________
• What isn't: ____________________

Communication

• What's working: ____________________
• What isn't: ____________________

My priorities

You can't fix everything in one meeting. What are your top one or two asks?

My top priorities for this meeting

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Specific supports I'm requesting

Concrete and observable lands better than general. 'Movement break every 30 min' beats 'more support'.

The specific accommodations / supports I'm asking for

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Questions to ask

Questions I want answered before I leave

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You belong at that table: You're an equal member of the team, not a guest. It's okay to ask them to slow down, repeat, or put things in writing.