The Student-Led IEP Process

(IEP: Individualized Education Program)

Do you want to learn more about the Student-Led IEP Process (SLIEP)?

Keep scrolling to answer who, what, when, where, why,and how YOU can be part of the Student-Led IEP Process!

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Who can be part of the Student-Led IEP process?

The student, the family, and the school & educators can all be part of the Student-Led IEP process. Each team member can play an important part in helping to support the student and in providing information. Any student, of any age and any ability, can be part of the Student-Led IEP process.

Animated IEP Team Member Video Series

What is an IEP?

An IEP is an Individualized Education Program for students in special education who need specially designed instruction. For more specific information visit our IEP information tab.

IEP Information

When should you start the SLIEP process?

Students can be included as soon as they begin receiving special education services.

Where should you start the SLIEP process?

Students can choose to engage in any section of the IEP within the SLIEP process.

You can start building the Student-Led IEP process, now, and in any place within the IEP!

Here are some ideas to help youth, families, and school/educators get started.

For Youth

For Schools & Educators

For Families

Why should an IEP become a Student-Led IEP?

Because the Student-Led IEP process benefits EVERYONE!

A pyramid containing 6 circles that depict how getting involved in the IEP benefits the student. Three circles on the bottom of the pyramid represent the student, family, and schools/educators. Access the link of a word document What’s in it for Students? For more information

word document: What's In It for Students?

A pyramid containing 6 circles that depict how getting involved in the IEP benefits the school/educator. Three circles on the bottom of the pyramid represent the student, family, and schools/educators. Access the link of a word document What’s in it for Schools/Educators? For more information

word document:What's In It for Schools/Educators?

A pyramid containing 6 circles that depict how getting involved in the IEP benefits the family. Three circles on the bottom of the pyramid represent the student, family, and schools/educators. Access the link of a word document What’s in it for Families? For more information

word document: What's In It for Families?

How can an IEP be used in the Student-Led IEP process?

Check out these videos to learn more about the student-led IEP process and how to bring it to your school!

For Educators & Schools

For Youth & Families

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