Parent tools
Free tools for families: a letter asking for an evaluation, your input for the IEPIndividualized Education Program: a written plan for a child's special education services at school., a meeting checklist, accommodations ideas, a records log and a transition worksheet.
Six free tools
Evaluation request letter
Ask the school, in writing, to evaluate your child for special education. Fill in a few boxes and print or email the letter.
Parent input statement
Tell the IEP team what you know about your child: strengths, concerns and hopes. Ask that it go into the IEP.
IEP meeting checklist
What to do before, during and after an IEP meeting, with boxes to tick as you go.
Accommodations picker
Common accommodations, grouped, to pick from and bring to the team as ideas to discuss.
Records log
A dated log of every call, email, letter and meeting with the school. Download it as a spreadsheet.
Transition worksheet
For ages 14 and up: plans for after school, skills to build, and the steps families often miss.
Your information stays with you
The tools save what you type in this browser, on this device only. Nothing is sent to SPED Atlas, ConnectIDD or the school. Come back on the same device and your work is still there. Print it, save it as a PDF, or download it for Word.
These tools help you organize. They are not legal advice. For free help, call your parent center.
Last reviewed: November 2026. Rules, programs and phone numbers change. Check with the office named on this page. Report outdated or wrong information.