Interview the student one-on-one about strengths, interests, and growth areas before writing the IEP¶

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Description¶

The guide's mindset-shift section instructs teachers to put the student at the center: "Make sure the student's perspective is considered. Talk one-on-one with the student about their strengths, interests, and growth areas." This can be done formally, such as with a student interview, or informally by asking what is going well and what the student thinks could help. The template then carries student input fields for academic and SEL strengths and growth areas.

Design Implications¶

Context¶

Requirements¶

• A trusting one-on-one conversation setting with the student

Constraints¶

Target Learners¶

• PreK-12 students with IEPs

Target Learning Goals¶

• Accurate identification of student-perceived strengths and growth areas
• Student voice in IEP planning

Related Strategies¶

• Strengths-Based IEPs
• Black Genius Profile
• Implement Measures for Student Self-Knowledge

Examples¶

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Key Sources¶

• Digital Promise. (2023, February). The IEP project: A strength-based, whole learner teacher guide. Digital Promise. https://doi.org/10.51388/20.500.12265/169