Special Education

Individual Education Planning for Students with Special Needs

IEP PLANNING SHEET FOR PARENTS

    Student Name _____________________________ Date:  _______________
     
    Parent's Name _____________________________________________________


    To develop the best possible program, we need your assistance and knowledge of your child. Below are some questions for you to think about in preparation for the IEP meeting. You may wish to write down your thoughts for future reference by the IEP Team.



  • What do you feel are the strengths of your child?




  • What do you feel are your child's weaknesses (e.g., areas that may be frustrating or that you feel your child has a particular need to improve in)?




  • How do you think your child learns best? (What kind of situation makes learning easiest)?




  • Please describe educational skills that your child practices at home regularly? (e.g., reading, making crafts, using the computer)




  • Does your child have any behaviors that are of concern to you or other family members? If so, please describe the behavior(s).




  • What are your child's favorite activities?




  • What are your child's special talents or hobbies?




  • Does your child have any particular fears? If so, please describe.




  • How does your child usually react when upset and how do you deal with the behavior?




  • Do you have any particular concerns about your child's school program this year? If so, please describe.




  • What are your main hopes for your child this year?




  • Is there other information that would help us gain a better understanding of your child?




  • Are there any concerns that you would like to discuss at the next IEP meeting?




    Thank you for contributing valuable parental insights.

    Sincerely



    ________________________________

    (IEP Team Coordinator)