Implementing IDEA Reforms in Education Partnership) Project

This guide is designed to help individual teachers as they plan for and implement student-led Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for students with disabilities. It presents activities for helping secondary students develop and participate in their IEPs. The first part of the guide is organized around the following five stages for involving students: (1) starting a student-led IEP program, ensuring confidentiality, involving parents, and determining instructional goals; (2) helping students understand their IEPs; (3) engaging students in developing an IEP, helping students assess their IEPs, and helping students write sections of their IEPs; (4) preparing students to participate in and/or lead their IEP meetings and providing support during the meeting; and (5) monitoring ongoing self-advocacy. Each section highlights key information related to the stage and suggests activities that may be used with students. The suggestions for activities are presented for individualized delivery and are designed to b