Lesson Plan
Session 1 Lesson Plan
Introduce students to the purpose and key components of their Individualized Education Program (IEP) through direct instruction and an interactive sorting activity, enabling them to identify and understand each part of their IEP.
Understanding their IEP empowers students to actively participate in their transition to middle school, recognize their strengths and supports, and build self-advocacy skills early.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Review Materials and Prepare Sorting Activity
10 minutes
Step 1
Activate Prior Knowledge
3 minutes
Step 2
Direct Instruction: IEP Overview
12 minutes
Step 3
Hands-On Sorting Activity
10 minutes
Step 4
Independent Reflection
5 minutes
Slide Deck
Understanding Your IEP
Session Objectives
What is an IEP?
Why IEPs Matter
Key Parts of Your IEP
Part 1: Strengths
Part 2: Goals
Hands-On Sorting Activity
Worksheet
Activity
Lesson Plan
Session 2 Lesson Plan
Guide students to locate and interpret their own IEP sections, complete a mapping worksheet, and practice self-advocacy through role-play, reinforcing their ability to use their IEP supports.
Helping students understand and use their personalized IEP fosters independence and confidence as they transition to middle school and self-advocate for needed supports.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials and Space
10 minutes
Step 1
Recap and Warm-Up
3 minutes
Step 2
Direct Instruction: Navigating Your IEP
7 minutes
Step 3
Independent Activity: IEP Mapping
10 minutes
Step 4
Role-Play Practice: Self-Advocacy
8 minutes
Step 5
Reflection and Next Steps
2 minutes
Slide Deck
Session 2: Using Your IEP
Session Objectives
Navigating Your IEP
Locating IEP Sections
Role-Play: Asking for Support
Next Steps
Worksheet
Activity
