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The IEP Handbook Companion

A Fillable Planning and Review Framework for IEP Teams, Families, and Advocates

Designed to complement The IEP Handbook

Practical worksheets, planning tools, and structured review guides that help families, educators, and advocates prepare for and navigate the IEP process with greater clarity and organization.

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The IEP process is easier to navigate when you have the right tools in front of you.
What it is

The IEP Handbook Companion is a collection of structured planning and review tools designed to work alongside the IEP Handbook. It gives every member of the IEP team a clear, organized framework for preparation, review, and participation.

How it helps

Whether you are preparing for an upcoming IEP meeting, reviewing a current plan, or organizing student information, the Companion provides a practical framework to support thoughtful preparation and meaningful participation in the process.

Structured tools for every step of the IEP process.
Fillable and printable. Designed for flexible use by families, educators, and professionals.
IEP Meeting Preparation Worksheets
Structured prompts to help you prepare questions, gather information, and walk into meetings ready
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Student Profile and Information Organizers
Clear frameworks for organizing key student information in one place
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Present Levels and Needs Review Tools
Guides for reviewing and understanding present levels of performance
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Goal Review and Planning Frameworks
Tools for reviewing current goals and thinking through what meaningful goals look like
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Accommodation and Service Planning Guides
Frameworks for reviewing and planning accommodations, modifications, and services
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Communication and Documentation Trackers
Simple tools for tracking communications and keeping records organized
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Advocacy and Planning Worksheets
Structured guides to help families and advocates think through priorities and next steps

For everyone preparing to show up to the IEP table.
Parents and Caregivers
Prepare for IEP meetings with structured tools that help you organize your thoughts, questions, and priorities before you walk in.
Special Education Teachers
Organize student information, review plans, and prepare for collaborative meetings with a consistent framework.
Educational Advocates
Support families through the IEP process with structured tools that make preparation clear and systematic.
Service Providers and School Teams
Participate in the IEP process with organized information and a clear framework for contribution and collaboration.

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Designed by an experienced special education professional.
Jeanine Leech
M.A., M.S.  /  Special Education and Educational Leadership
Jeanine Leech
Former Director of Special Education  /  Educational Advocate  /  Author

Jeanine Leech developed the IEP Handbook Companion with 25+ years of experience writing IEPs, facilitating meetings, managing due process cases, and directing special education programs across California public schools. She designed these tools to give every member of the IEP team a practical, organized framework for preparation and participation.


Best used alongside The IEP Handbook.
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17 chapters covering the full IEP process from referral to transition. Clear enough for families. Comprehensive enough for the professionals who use it every day.

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