How SLPs Walk Into IEP Meetings Prepared (Without the Panic)

Raise your hand if you’ve ever walked into an IEP meeting thinking, “Wait… did I pull their latest data?” Or worse — realizing the meeting is in 20 minutes and you forgot to get a language sample for that brand new goal the team is recommending. We’ve all been there. Here’s how Kit for Teams helps you walk into meetings prepared, not panicked.

What IEP Meeting Prep Usually Looks Like

Let’s be real: prepping for IEP meetings is a juggling act. You’re probably:

• • Digging through old sticky notes and data logs
  • Guess-timating data to get a baseline
  • Reusing the same outdated checklist for the 100th time
  • Emailing yourself reminders so you don’t forget critical steps

Whether you’re at one school juggling 40 teachers or bouncing between buildings, it’s easy for prep to fall through the cracks.

Kit Helps You Prep for IEPs — Without the Chaos

Here’s how Kit for Teams helps you stay on top of meetings, timelines, and everything in between:

• • To-Do Templates: Use the built-in IEP Checklist template to create a task with subtasks for every step of the process — from getting parent input to finalizing goals.
  • Sort by IEP Date: On the Students tab, sort your caseload by upcoming IEP dates so you always know who’s due next.
  • Session Notes & Audio: Record audio during sessions and reference it later when drafting PLAAFPs or goals or sharing a pre- post- therapy in the meeting — ideal for articulation or narrative samples.
  • Visual Graphs: Pull up each student’s data chart to get an instant picture of their progress and areas of need.

“I used to spend my Sundays piecing together IEP paperwork. Now, I can see everything I need right in Kit — with actual checklists to follow.” — Lindsey, SLP

What It Looks Like In Practice

Before a meeting, just:

1. 1. Open the student’s profile
   2. View their visual data graphs
   3. Play back recorded audio from earlier sessions
   4. Pull up your IEP checklist in To-Dos to make sure you’re not forgetting anything

Everything’s organized, in one place. You’re not scrambling, you’re prepared.

Good Documentation Starts With Good Planning

ASHA reminds us that we’re not just documenting for Medicaid or compliance — our data helps inform services and goal decisions. When it’s easy to find and interpret your data, you can:

• • Confidently recommend services
  • Collaborate clearly with your team
  • Avoid scrambling when parents or admin ask for specifics

👉 See ASHA’s documentation recommendations

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More from This Series

This blog is part of our Kit Feature Deep Dive series for school-based SLPs. Explore other posts in the series:

• • How SLPs Plan IEP-Aligned Sessions With Less Stress
  • SLP Scheduling That Works — Even With a Full Caseload
  • See Progress Instantly: A Better Way for SLPs to Track Mastery
  • How SLPs Collect IEP Data in Real Time — Without Sticky Notes
  • Medicaid and Attendance: A Smarter Way for SLPs to Track Services