What Is AI and Why Are Parents Using It for IEPs?
Jun 02, 2025AI is not for tech experts. More and more parents are using AI tools to advocate smarter, not harder. If you’re wondering how it fits into your IEP journey, this guide is for you.
Why Parents Are Turning to AI
Artificial Intelligence (AI) can’t replace your voice, but it can help you use it more effectively. Tools like ChatGPT can organize your thoughts, draft letters, simplify evaluations, and prepare you for IEP meetings without the overwhelm.
- Draft smarter: Turn bullet notes into full letters
- Write faster: Create parent input in under 10 minutes
- Plan better: Build meeting agendas and follow-up scripts
What AI Can Help You Do
Think of AI like a highlighter for your advocacy brain—it can:
- Translate school language into plain English
- Suggest SMART goal drafts and edits
- Generate IEP meeting questions and scripts
What AI Can’t Do
AI tools are helpful, but they’re not infallible. They don’t understand emotion, your child’s personality, or the nuance of school politics. That’s why you’re still the expert.
How to Start Using It
You don’t need tech skills—just the right prompt. Want to try it? Start with this:
“Write a SMART goal for a 6th grader with ADHD who struggles with task initiation. Include benchmarks.”
📍 Want to see how it works step-by-step?
FREE AI in Special Education webinar series.
