IEP Meetings

In this 50-minute Tier 2 group session, students on an IEP will learn how to advocate for themselves by reviewing their IEP goals, sharing whether supports are in place, and brainstorming additional ways the school can help. This lesson empowers students and builds self-advocacy skills essential for their success.

In this 90-minute workshop, parents will learn effective strategies for partnering with teachers to support their child’s learning. This interactive session emphasizes open communication, mutual respect, and collaborative goal-setting to strengthen the home-school connection.

In this two-session mini-unit, 5th grade learning support students will learn to read, interpret, and advocate for their Individualized Education Program (IEP) as they transition to middle school. These lessons build confidence and skills for self-advocacy in just 30-minute sessions.

This resource demystifies the Individualized Education Program (IEP) process for students, helping them understand their goals, accommodations, and rights. It's critical for fostering student involvement and self-determination in their educational planning. This lesson is for an 11th-grade student and will take 70 minutes across one session.

This resource helps 9th-grade special education students identify and utilize their support network, including family, teachers, and community members. Building and leveraging a strong support system is a key component of successful self-advocacy and transition. This lesson is for a 9th Grade Group and is designed for 40 minutes across one session.

In this seminar session, 8th grade parents will explore practical home strategies to support their child’s psychological development and learning. Through small-group discussions, parents will share experiences, analyze scenarios, and co-create actionable plans for nurturing independence, responsibility, and emotional security at home. (Tier 1, 1 session, 30 minutes)

In this 30-minute group session, parents and families of students with IEPs will learn practical strategies to support children with ADHD at home. This lesson is important because it empowers caregivers with actionable tools to boost their child’s focus, organization, and self-esteem. Includes a lesson plan, a concise reading handout, and an interactive worksheet.

This lesson introduces middle school students to the concept of family meetings as a tool for resolving sibling conflicts. Students will learn how to organize and conduct effective family meetings at home, which can help improve communication and problem-solving skills within their families. This lesson is important as it empowers students with practical skills to manage conflicts and fosters a supportive family environment.

In this 15-minute individual support session, we empower an 8th grade student with dyslexia to overcome assignment refusal by exploring personalized strategies and building confidence. This lesson fosters a safe space for practice, goal-setting, and positive reinforcement to boost motivation and skill-building.

A 3-session, 30-minute each, group counseling series for parents of elementary students with autism and ADHD. Parents will learn foundational knowledge, communication and behavior support strategies, and self-care techniques to empower their child’s success and their own well-being.

In this one-session, 30-minute professional development workshop, staff will explore effective strategies to engage and empower parents in supporting student success. Participants will learn communication techniques, involvement strategies, and resources to strengthen home-school partnerships.

A small-group workshop guiding 5th-grade parents through local mental health services and collaboration with schools. Builds strong home–school partnerships and community trust in just one 60-minute session.

A 90-minute Tier 2 session for parents on using visuals and schedules to support child learning and behavior. This workshop helps parents understand benefits, create simple visuals, and implement effective schedules at home.

In this one-session professional development workshop, school counselors will gain a clear, practical understanding of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and Section 504 plans. By exploring legal frameworks, eligibility criteria, and collaboration strategies, counselors will feel confident supporting students with disabilities and ensuring compliance. Audience: K–12 school counselors; Duration: 1.5 hours.

This lesson equips parents with strategies to manage their anger, establish clear expectations, and positively reinforce their children's efforts. It's crucial for fostering a supportive home environment and building strong parent-child relationships. Designed for parents, 1 session, 1 hour, in English and Spanish.

This 30-minute lesson empowers parents with practical strategies to effectively communicate with their child's school and teachers. Strong parent-teacher communication is crucial for student success and a positive learning environment. This session is designed for small groups of parents seeking to enhance their communication skills.

In this one 30-minute session, elementary students with social, emotional, and behavioral IEP goals will learn how to set simple goals and use a personalized progress monitoring sheet to track their own growth. This lesson builds student ownership and self-awareness, equipping them with an easy-to-use tool for recording daily successes and behaviors. Tier 3 individual support ensures the sheet is tailored to each student’s needs.

This engaging workshop is designed for 7th-grade parents to empower them with strategies to support their children's academic and emotional growth. In this 30-minute session, parents will learn practical tips and tools to enhance communication, foster a positive learning environment at home, and understand the developmental changes their children are experiencing. This workshop is crucial for building a strong home-school connection and ensuring students' success.

In this 30-minute lesson, 9th-grade students will explore IEP goals and objectives for a peer with autism who has sensory processing and self-regulation challenges. Students will learn how IEPs support individual needs, build empathy, and brainstorm strategies to create an inclusive classroom.

In this 6-session individual support series, a 4th grade student will build skills in emotion regulation, growth mindset, and positive self-talk. Each 30-minute session offers structured activities, readings, games, and reflective exercises tailored to IEP needs, empowering the student to navigate emotions and develop resilience.

This lesson is designed to equip parents with the knowledge and tools to support their adult children who are experiencing military PTSD. It will cover understanding PTSD, effective communication strategies, and resources for additional support. This session is crucial for fostering a supportive environment and empowering parents to be proactive in their child's mental health journey.

This lesson aims to provide emotional support and coping strategies for students experiencing family breakups. Through restorative practices and collaborative activities, students will learn to express their feelings, understand their emotions, and support each other. This lesson is important as it helps students build resilience and empathy, fostering a supportive classroom environment.

In this one 60-minute individual session for a 1st grade student with ASD, students will practice executive functioning skills—task initiation, sustained attention, and flexible transitions—using fun, interactive home-based activities with lots of visual supports. This session is crucial for building independence and confidence in completing tasks with minimal prompting.

This individual support session helps a 6th grade student understand and cope with the emotional impact of parental divorce, build healthy coping strategies, and foster resilience. In a single 30-minute tier 3 session, the student will explore feelings, identify support systems, and practice self-care techniques.

This individual counseling lesson for 8th-grade student Sylas focuses on his IEP goals related to following adult directives, school rules, and increasing on-task performance. By exploring classroom expectations, learning self-regulation strategies, and understanding his reinforcement system, Sylas will gain tools to foster a more positive and successful school experience. This lesson is designed for one 30-minute individual session.

This lesson helps young students understand the importance of building positive relationships with adults in their support system, such as parents, teachers, and caregivers. Through storytelling, interactive activities, and creative expression, students will learn how to communicate and connect with adults. This lesson is crucial as it lays the foundation for trust and effective communication, which are vital for their development.

In this 30-minute one-on-one counseling session, 6th-grade students with IEPs will share first-day feelings, set personal goals, and explore new coping skills for the school year. This session builds trust, reduces anxiety, and equips students with strategies for a confident start.

In this 30-minute 5th grade lesson, students with IEPs learn to identify their support network and practice advocating for help as they transition to middle school. This lesson empowers students to confidently speak up, ensuring they get the accommodations and guidance they need. Audience: 5th grade; Tier 1; Duration: 1 session of 30 minutes.

This 30-minute Tier 3 individual lesson helps a 3rd-grade male student develop strong decision-making skills, focusing on positive choices, following directions, using calming strategies, and fostering positive peer interactions. It directly addresses his IEP goals by providing structured practice and reflection in a supportive one-on-one setting.

This three-session lesson is designed for a student on an IEP who needs support in using respectful language towards adults. Each 20-minute session will focus on building communication skills that foster positive interactions with grown-ups, emphasizing the importance of respectful language. This lesson is crucial as it empowers the student to navigate social situations with confidence and respect, enhancing their interpersonal relationships.

This adapted lesson series empowers an 8th-grade female student with ID-Mild to build foundational self-advocacy skills. It focuses on identifying emotions, making simple positive choices, and using her voice effectively in daily situations. Each session will be individualized, approximately 15 minutes long, with concrete examples, visual supports, and ample practice. This is a Tier 3 support.

This 90-minute Tier 1 session teaches parents the importance of using visuals and schedules to support their children’s routines and learning. Parents will learn practical strategies, create sample visuals, and develop personalized schedules to implement at home.

This lesson provides special education teachers with the knowledge and skills to craft effective Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for students with ADHD. It covers essential components such as goal setting, accommodations, and progress monitoring. This session is crucial for ensuring that students with ADHD receive tailored support that meets their unique needs, ultimately enhancing their educational outcomes.

This 30-minute individual lesson for a 4th-grade student helps them build confidence, develop self-advocacy skills, and manage anxiety when initiating conversations with peers and teachers. This lesson directly supports IEP goals related to requesting assistance and engaging in social interactions. (1 session, 30 minutes)

A two-session individualized support lesson for a 7th grader with ADHD targeting executive functioning skills and peer conflict resolution in 20-minute sessions. This will help the student improve homework organization and social interactions through tailored activities and assessments.

Parent Power-Up is a 30-minute one-on-one coaching session designed for 9th grade students and their parents to boost family engagement through personalized strategies. This Tier 3 support empowers families with actionable insights into student strengths and learning styles, fostering academic success at home.

This individual behavior support plan helps 6th grade students break challenging behaviors into manageable steps, celebrate incremental wins, and build momentum for positive change. Over one 30-minute session, students will learn a step-by-step strategy, track progress with a chart, reflect in a journal, and understand rubrics to self-assess growth.

This 30-minute individualized lesson helps a 4th-grade student with a Communication Impairment develop a personalized academic plan, focusing on setting clear personal and academic goals and identifying strategies to meet them. This lesson is crucial for empowering the student to advocate for their needs and take ownership of their learning journey. It's designed for a single 4th-grade student.

In this 3-session individual support series, an 11th grade student with ADHD and conflict struggles will learn skills to build and maintain healthy friendships, manage anger, and express vulnerability. Through engaging games, discussions, activities, and worksheets, these 30-minute sessions will be highly interactive and tailored to her needs.

In this engaging 8-minute warm-up for 1st graders, students will create a “support squad” chart listing family, friends, and community helpers who can offer emotional support. This activity builds awareness of their personal support networks, strengthens social-emotional skills, and helps them recognize resources in their community. Students will feel empowered and connected as they visualize their own safety net.

A focused 15-minute Tier 3 lesson designed for a 3rd grade student to learn and practice I-messages as a tool to express feelings and needs clearly, reducing frustration and improving communication. This individualized support session equips the student with a structured approach to share emotions, fostering self-awareness and conflict-resolution skills.

This 30-minute individual lesson for 6th-grade student Aaron focuses on developing self-advocacy and academic coping skills to meet his IEP goal. It will empower him to independently request help and effectively utilize coping strategies in the classroom.

This 30-minute individual session for a 6th-grade student helps them develop self-awareness by reflecting on their conduct towards adults and peers. Understanding how their actions impact others fosters positive relationships and personal responsibility.

In this Tier 3 session, the counselor meets one-on-one with a 9th-grade student’s family to explore community resources and mental health services. Over 25 minutes, families learn to navigate personalized service pathways and create a follow-up plan, empowering them with support networks beyond school.

This lesson helps middle school students understand the importance of building positive relationships with adults and how these relationships can support their academic, social, and emotional success. It emphasizes identifying trusted adults and practicing effective communication. Designed for middle school students (grades 6-8) and can be completed in one 45-minute session.

This 30-minute individual session for parents of 6th-grade students provides guidance on how to sensitively and effectively discuss an autism diagnosis with their child. It emphasizes framing autism as a unique set of strengths and fostering open communication. This lesson is crucial for empowering parents to support their child's self-understanding and build a positive foundation for their journey.

This session engages elementary families and students to explore family strengths, define roles in learning support, and kick off a powerful home-school partnership. It fosters community, clarifies collaboration, and empowers families to be classroom superheroes.

Fostering a strong partnership between home and school to support student punctuality through enhanced communication and shared goals.

In this 90-minute Tier 1 session, parents will learn strategies to support their children’s emotional readiness for school, fostering confidence, resilience, and positive school experiences. This lesson empowers caregivers with practical tools, hands-on activities, and discussion for home application.

This 120-minute, one-session lesson focuses on enhancing advocacy skills for Kenny, an adult with a disability, to successfully maintain and advance in his first job at Burlington Coat Factory. It will equip him with practical strategies to communicate his needs and goals effectively in the workplace. This lesson is tailored for an individual (Tier 3).

This 30-minute individualized lesson empowers 7th-grade students to understand and practice self-advocacy skills, focusing on communicating their needs effectively in various situations. Crucial for Tier 3 students to develop independence.

This lesson plan is designed to equip parents with effective strategies to support their child's behavior management at home, fostering a consistent approach between school and home. By aligning strategies used at school with those at home, parents can create a supportive environment that encourages positive behavior and emotional growth. This lesson is important as it helps build a strong partnership between parents and teachers, ensuring that children receive consistent guidance and support in both settings.

This resource kicks off family skill-building with interactive activities that strengthen home-school connections and boost communication skills. Designed for a 3rd grade class in a Tier 1 setting over one 45-minute session.

This 30-minute individual lesson for a 4th-grade male with an IEP and communication impairment focuses on building self-confidence through recognizing personal strengths and positive self-talk. It's designed to be engaging and supportive.

This resource helps families learn and practice effective communication strategies to strengthen their bonds and resolve conflicts constructively. It's crucial for fostering a supportive home environment where everyone feels heard and understood. Audience: 4th Grade Class, Duration: 60 minutes, Sessions: 1.

This 30-minute, Tier 3 individual lesson helps a 9th-grade student and social worker establish rapport and understand each other's roles and expectations. It's crucial for fostering a supportive relationship and ensuring the student feels comfortable accessing support. Designed for one-on-one interaction.

This 30-minute Tier 3 individual lesson helps a 9th-grade student with a Multiply Disabled - Specific Learning Disability and ADHD develop conflict management skills. It focuses on identifying conflict triggers, expressing feelings effectively, and seeking support when overwhelmed, aligning with their IEP goals for self-awareness and social-emotional learning.

Personalized coaching for 8th grade families to master emotional regulation strategies and positive reinforcement techniques. This Tier 3 (Individual) lesson includes a 30-minute session with targeted activities to empower students and families, fostering healthier communication and emotional awareness.

This 30-minute session empowers parents with practical strategies to support their child's academic and emotional growth at home. It's designed for all parents looking for quick, impactful ways to connect with their children and foster a positive learning environment.

This workshop is designed to help parents understand disabilities and promote inclusivity both at home and within the school community. Through discussions, resources, and strategies, parents will learn how to support their children's understanding and acceptance of diverse abilities. This lesson is important as it fosters a more inclusive environment, encouraging empathy and understanding among children.

This self-guided resource helps parents of children with significant ADHD learn practical strategies to support their child’s success in completing homework at home. Includes a concise 15-minute session with tips, accessible resources, and step-by-step guidance.

This lesson focuses on building family communication and support networks to help overcome feelings of overwhelm. Through interactive activities and discussions, students and their parents will learn strategies to communicate effectively and support each other. This lesson is important as it fosters a supportive home environment, which is crucial for the emotional well-being of students.