If you’ve ever walked out of an IEP meeting thinking, “I wish I had said that”—you’re not alone.
The truth is, IEP meetings can be overwhelming. There are professionals at the table, pages of data to review, and important decisions being made. With all of that, it’s easy for parents to forget to share something important about their child.
That’s why I created the Parent Voice Sheet.
Why a Parent Voice Sheet?
This simple one-page worksheet helps you gather your thoughts before the meeting so your voice—and your child’s story—stays at the center of the discussion.
By filling it out, you can walk into the room confident, organized, and ready to make sure your perspective is heard.
What It Covers
The Parent Voice Sheet gives you space to note:
• Top 3 strengths I want the team to know about my child
• My biggest concerns right now
• What’s working at home or school
• What’s not working
• Questions I want to ask
• Goals I hope to see for my child this year
Why It Matters
Your voice is powerful. When you bring this sheet to an IEP meeting, you’re reminding the team that beyond the numbers and test scores, there’s a child with unique needs, strengths, and dreams.
And you’re making sure that nothing important slips through the cracks.
Download the Resources
Here are the free tools I’ve shared on the blog so far—all in one place:
• 📄 IEP Parent Rights & Responsibilities Checklist (sandbox:/mnt/data/IEP_Parent_Rights_and_Responsibilities_Checklist.pdf?_chatgptios_conversationID=67f726c6-6d4c-8007-86d4-ae933e2f9022&_chatgptios_messageID=1c055f19-1a10-47a3-9d70-550f49088127)
• 📄 IEP Meeting Prep Worksheet (sandbox:/mnt/data/IEP_Meeting_Prep_Worksheet.pdf?_chatgptios_conversationID=67f726c6-6d4c-8007-86d4-ae933e2f9022&_chatgptios_messageID=1c055f19-1a10-47a3-9d70-550f49088127)
• 📄 What Is an IEP? Printable Guide (sandbox:/mnt/data/What_Is_an_IEP_Printable.pdf?_chatgptios_conversationID=67f726c6-6d4c-8007-86d4-ae933e2f9022&_chatgptios_messageID=1c055f19-1a10-47a3-9d70-550f49088127)
• 📄 Small Steps Quote Card (sandbox:/mnt/data/Small_Steps_Quote_Card.pdf?_chatgptios_conversationID=67f726c6-6d4c-8007-86d4-ae933e2f9022&_chatgptios_messageID=1c055f19-1a10-47a3-9d70-550f49088127)
• 📄 School Through My Child’s Eyes Worksheet (sandbox:/mnt/data/School_Through_My_Childs_Eyes_Worksheet.pdf?_chatgptios_conversationID=67f726c6-6d4c-8007-86d4-ae933e2f9022&_chatgptios_messageID=1c055f19-1a10-47a3-9d70-550f49088127)
• 📄 Parent Voice Sheet (sandbox:/mnt/data/Parent_Voice_Sheet.pdf?_chatgptios_conversationID=67f726c6-6d4c-8007-86d4-ae933e2f9022&_chatgptios_messageID=1c055f19-1a10-47a3-9d70-550f49088127) ← new!
Final Thought
Remember: You are not just invited to the IEP table—you belong there.
And with the right tools in your hand, your voice will make a difference.
