Student-Led IEP Meeting Script and Prep Sheet: Transition Self-Advocacy, High School

A free student led IEP meeting script for special education self advocacy, for middle school, high school, and 18 to 21 programs.

Help students take a real role in their own IEP meeting. This free printable gives students a prep sheet, a fill in meeting script, and a reflection page, with four leading levels so every student can start somewhere. For special education teachers, case managers, and transition coordinators (grades 6,12 and 18 to 21 programs).

**What's included (6 page PDF):**

• Start Here page with a 5 minute quick start

• My IEP Meeting Prep Sheet: strengths, interests, after high school goals (learn, work, live), supports that help, and a question to ask

• My Student Led IEP Meeting Script: 10 fill in parts from welcome to closing, "if I get stuck" phrases, and Levels 1,4 of leading

• Practice Checklist & After Meeting Reflection, with optional teacher notes on self advocacy skills observed

• Thank you page with terms of use

Students can write, type, draw, point, or use AAC; an adult can scribe.

**IEP tie in:** IDEA requires inviting the student when transition is discussed and considering the student's preferences and interests. This script helps the student actually share them.

Also free: the Transition Planning Checklist (Age 14/16/18 milestones + intake screen).

**Want the next step?** These paid resources build on this freebie:

• Transition Assessment Mega Pack : intake, five domain assessments, family and staff input, goal banks, a caseload tracker, and a fully worked example

• Transition Interest Inventory & Parent Input Form

• Vocational IEP Goal Ideas Bank : 40+ postsecondary goal stems and about 50 annual objectives

• Secondary Transition FAQs for IEP Teams

Educational resource only, not legal advice. Follow your state and district procedures. All examples are made up; no real student information.

Made by Jeremy D. Gooch, special education teacher and transition coordinator. Drafting and layout had AI assistance; every page was checked by me.