As a parent or caregiver, you know your child better than anyone—and making sure their teachers, aides, and therapists understand them is the first step toward a successful school year.
The “Meet Your Student” Template is a professionally written, customizable tool designed to help you communicate your child’s strengths, needs, and personality to their educational team in a clear, respectful, and powerful way.
Perfect for IEP teams, general educators, paraprofessionals, therapists, and more—this one-page template allows you to advocate effectively without feeling overwhelmed.
What’s Included:
✔️ Editable Canva template & PDF version
✔️ Professionally crafted language (based on real-life advocacy tools)
✔️ Sections for communication methods, behavior supports, sensory needs, goals, strengths, frustrations, and preferences
✔️ A friendly yet firm tone that builds rapport with school staff
✔️ Designed by a mom, advocate, and educator!
Who it’s for:
Parents of children with autism, ADHD, speech delays, or sensory needs
Caregivers looking for a clear, teacher-ready overview of their child
Advocates preparing for the first day of school or IEP meetings
Homeschoolers transitioning back into traditional education
✨ Bonus: You’ll also get a section to personalize your child’s favorite foods, drinks, activities, and comfort items—so teachers know what makes them feel safe and seen.
✨ Blank Template Version (for Customization)
You can use this as the editable base inside your file: