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Strengths & Needs Guide - EDITABLE
This editable tool empowers parents to come to the IEP table prepared and confident, ready to share meaningful input about what helps their child thrive. It also supports teachers, case managers, and service providers in building strong, collaborative partnerships with families.
Designed to guide reflection before an IEP or 504 meeting, this worksheet helps families identify their child’s strengths, needs, priorities, and personal insights—creating a clear, parent-centered picture of who their child is both in and out of the classroom.
Editable in Canva — Works with a Free Account
You’ll receive a PDF with a Canva template link.
To access:
Open the PDF included in your download.
Click the Canva link.
Select “Use Template” when prompted to create your own editable copy.
Type directly into the worksheet, or customize fonts, colors, and layout to fit your needs.
Download or print your completed version.
No Canva Pro subscription is required — this template works with Canva’s free account.
What’s Included
Editable Canva template (link via PDF)
Printable Strengths & Needs worksheet
Space for strengths, needs, priorities, and parent insights
Simple prompts to help parents prepare for meetings
Step-by-step directions for use
Perfect For
Parents preparing for IEP or 504 meetings
Teachers gathering parent input
Case managers and advocates supporting family collaboration
Families new to the IEP process
This editable tool empowers parents to come to the IEP table prepared and confident, ready to share meaningful input about what helps their child thrive. It also supports teachers, case managers, and service providers in building strong, collaborative partnerships with families.
Designed to guide reflection before an IEP or 504 meeting, this worksheet helps families identify their child’s strengths, needs, priorities, and personal insights—creating a clear, parent-centered picture of who their child is both in and out of the classroom.
Editable in Canva — Works with a Free Account
You’ll receive a PDF with a Canva template link.
To access:
Open the PDF included in your download.
Click the Canva link.
Select “Use Template” when prompted to create your own editable copy.
Type directly into the worksheet, or customize fonts, colors, and layout to fit your needs.
Download or print your completed version.
No Canva Pro subscription is required — this template works with Canva’s free account.
What’s Included
Editable Canva template (link via PDF)
Printable Strengths & Needs worksheet
Space for strengths, needs, priorities, and parent insights
Simple prompts to help parents prepare for meetings
Step-by-step directions for use
Perfect For
Parents preparing for IEP or 504 meetings
Teachers gathering parent input
Case managers and advocates supporting family collaboration
Families new to the IEP process