Student-Led IEPs

Student-Led IEPs

• CCTS’s Student-Led IEPs (SLIEP) training is available in seven asynchronous modules.
• Training materials are available at no charge.

Training objectives

Upon completion, participants will be able to:

• Discuss student engagement levels and benefits of student IEP participation
• Describe steps for developing student skill sets focusing on self-determination for IEP participation
• Identify and explore supporting instructional materials that can be infused or integrated into existing curriculum
• Identify a variety of IEP participation formats to support students in leading their IEP meetings
• Reflect, apply and develop a plan for next steps back in your district

Training format

• Each training module includes a PowerPoint presentation with accompanying workbook activities.
• On your own or with a group, review each module's PowerPoint presentation slides and notes.
• Complete activities in the SLIEP Workbook.
• Expect to spend 30-40 minutes per module, including activities.

Materials needed for each module

• Access to instructional PowerPoint or PDF file (7 total)
• Downdloaded copy of SLIEP Workbook

Training module materials (available in Google Drive)

• Materials for all modules are located in the SLIEP Training Materials Google Drive folder.
• Links to individual module folders are included below:
  • Module 1: Introduction
  • Module 2: Setting the Stage
  • Module 3: Assess Students and Inform Parents
  • Module 4: Self-Awareness, Self-Advocacy, and Self-Determination
  • Module 5: Understanding the IEP
  • Module 6: Planning for Participation
  • Module 7: Systems-wide Approach
  • You will also need to download your own copy of the SLIEP Workbook

Webinars

This two-part training condenses CCTS’s self-paced SLEIP modules into two 2-hour sessions. These webinars are designed for participants to explore the benefits of student-led IEPs.

• Video Recording - SLIEP Part 1: Discuss student engagement levels, describe steps for developing student self-determination, and identify supporting instructional materials that can integrate with existing curriculum.
• Video Recording - SLIEP Part 2: Identify IEP participation formats that increase self-advocacy and self-determination.
• Presentation Slide Decks - SLIEP Parts 1 & 2