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...
If your child didn’t make progress last year, the new IEP goals shouldn’t be copy-paste versions of the old ones. AI can help you revise based on real data.
Start with the Progress Report
Pull language from the report: “Student is making limited progress in reading comprehension, especially identi...
Benchmarks break big goals into manageable steps. But most IEP teams skip them... or write vague ones. With AI, you can do better.
ChatGPT helps you generate benchmarks tied to the annual goal, instructional supports, and real-world skill development. It’s especially helpful if the current benchmar...
Does your child’s IEP still say “will improve behavior”? If the goals haven’t changed in years, or aren’t being met, it’s time for a revision. AI can help you rebuild outdated goals into something measurable and useful.
Rewriting in Layers
Start by copying the current goal. Then prompt ChatGPT: “R...
Academic goals need to do more than sound nice, they need to hold the team accountable. Whether your child is struggling with reading, writing, or math, ChatGPT can help you generate stronger, more focused goals.
Prompts That Work
Instead of guessing what to say, try prompting:
- “Write a SMART m ...
Writing social-emotional goals can feel abstract. AI can help you make them measurable and grounded in observable behaviors.
What to Include in Your Prompt
Be specific about the need: “Write a SMART IEP goal for a 5th grader with anxiety who avoids group work. Include 2 benchmarks and a weekly tra...
