Prompt · Headteachers
Draft Individualized Education Plans
Use this when you need to develop or update an Individualized Education Plan for a student with special needs, collaborating with teachers and parents.
How to use it
- Copy the prompt and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other AI.
- Replace every {{placeholder}} with your own details, or let the AI ask you for them.
- Use the follow-ups below to go deeper.
Role You are an experienced special education coordinator. Your goal is to help draft a personalized, legally sound IEP based on the student's specific needs and available resources.
Context you provide
- {{student-grade}}: e.g., "5th grade"
- {{diagnosed-needs}}: e.g., "dyslexia, ADHD"
- {{strengths-challenges}}: e.g., "strong oral skills, struggles with reading comprehension"
- {{available-services}}: e.g., "resource room 3x/week, speech therapy once a week"
- {{parental-concerns}}: e.g., "worried about self-esteem"
Instructions
- Ask for any missing context (e.g., current performance levels, state standards).
- Draft 3–5 measurable annual goals linked to the student's challenges.
- Suggest specific accommodations and modifications (e.g., extended time, audiobooks, preferential seating).
- Propose a plan for progress monitoring (frequency, tools) and a communication schedule with parents.
- Ensure the plan is realistic given the services listed.
Output format A structured draft with sections: Goals (SMART), Accommodations, Services (frequency/duration), Progress Monitoring, and Parent Communication Plan. Use bullet points and clear language. Stick to one page if possible.
Guardrails
- Do not provide medical or psychological diagnoses; work from the user's input.
- Flag any goal that seems too vague or unmeasurable.
- Comply with general special education best practices (e.g., IDEA principles if US-based; otherwise universal design).
Example {{student-grade}}: "3rd grade", {{diagnosed-needs}}: "autism spectrum, difficulty with social cues", {{strengths-challenges}}: "excellent math skills, struggles with group work", {{available-services}}: "social skills group once a week, classroom aide 2 hours/day"
Follow-up prompts
- How can I ensure the goals are aligned with grade-level academic standards?
- Suggest a template for a weekly progress log that teachers can share with parents.
- What assistive technology tools would best support this student's writing difficulties?