Keywords: student voice IEP, helping students express their needs with AI

Want your child to practice speaking up? Let ChatGPT be their low-pressure coach.

Student-Friendly Prompts

“I’m nervous about asking my teacher for help. Can you help me practice what to say?”

Or: “Help me write a script t...

Keywords: ChatGPT special education, using ChatGPT for special education advocacy

Sometimes IEPs are full of vague language. AI helps you rewrite them for clarity, impact, and action.

Prompt Example

“Reword this IEP goal to be more specific and measurable: 'Student will improve reading skills.'”

Keywords: communication log AI, using AI to track school communication

You talk to the school more often than you realize. AI can help you track those interactions and spot patterns you might miss.

Sample Prompt

“Create a communication log from these emails and phone notes between Feb 5 and March...

Keywords: timeline special education, creating a timeline for complaints using AI

Timelines are essential when writing a strong state complaint. AI can help you build one from your emails, notes, and documentation.

Prompt Examples

“Create a timeline of events starting March 1 when I requested a r...

Keywords: PWN response AI, writing a PWN response using ChatGPT

When a school denies a request, you should receive a Prior Written Notice (PWN). Don’t let it sit. Use AI to draft a clear, timely response.

Use ChatGPT to Structure Your Letter

Prompt: “Help me write a parent response to a PWN that ...

Keywords: AI for documentation, tracking missed services special education

If your child missed speech therapy for two weeks, do you have documentation? AI can help you track missed services and build a case for compensatory time.

Why It Matters

Missed services add up. But schools don’t always of...

Documentation protects your child’s rights. With AI, you can track concerns quickly, even when you’re overwhelmed.

Quick Logging Tips

Prompt: “Create a log entry about my conversation with the school on March 10. I asked for a behavior plan but they said to wait until next month.”

ChatGPT will he...

Not sure what to ask at your next IEP meeting? Use AI to brainstorm meaningful, targeted questions that reflect your concerns.

Why Questions Matter

Strong questions drive strong outcomes. They show you’re informed, engaged, and ready to collaborate. AI can help you ask questions you might not have...

Writing the parent input section of the IEP can feel daunting. AI tools like ChatGPT make it easier to express your voice and document your concerns.

Why It Matters

The parent input statement is your chance to tell the team what matters most. It’s your perspective, your observations, and your advo...

Evaluation reports are long, dense, and hard to translate into plain English. That’s where AI comes in.

What to Copy Into ChatGPT

You don’t need to paste the whole report, just a paragraph or two. Try: “Summarize this section of a psychoeducational evaluation in parent-friendly language.”

You can...

IEP meetings can feel overwhelming. Having an agenda helps you stay focused. AI can generate one in minutes.

Prompt Examples

“Create a parent IEP agenda for a student with ADHD and SLD who’s transitioning to middle school.”

Or: “Build an IEP prep checklist and agenda for an annual review meeting ...

Need help identifying accommodations? AI can help you brainstorm ideas based on your child’s needs and your team’s concerns.

Prompt Structure

Try this: “List 10 IEP accommodations for a 6th grader with dysgraphia who struggles with written expression.”

Or: “Suggest in-class supports for a student...