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Section Two: Person-Centered Planning

Active Participation in the IEP

Part of person-centered planning also entails the student's participation in the IEP meeting. In general, when students are encouraged to actively participate in their IEP meeting, they should:

• Prepare for the IEP meeting
• Receive support and encouragement during the IEP meeting
• Be provided with follow-up after the IEP meeting
• Share information about their disability and accommodations that they find useful.
• Provide a summary of their learning strengths and weaknesses, as well as interests and goals
• Participate in role-playing activities to help them feel more at ease

After the meeting, the school counselor (or other school personnel) and the student should discuss what he or she viewed as successful and what they would like to do differently in future meetings.