A Fan Fiction Podcast for El Groupies

Who It’s For

Teachers and case managers who want student-led meetings without adding prep time
School leaders building a consistent, strengths-based IEP process across grades
Families who want their child to practice self-advocacy in a safe, structured way

What This Solves (Fast)

Students arrive prepared, not silent or overwhelmed
Teams hear specific needs and supports in the student’s own language
Meetings stay focused on strengths, goals, and next steps that actually help in class
Follow-up is easier because the student’s plan is clear and owned by them

Why It Works

Self-advocacy isn’t a speech—it’s a skill. This guide breaks it into small, concrete choices students can make and practice, turning “I don’t know” into “Here’s what helps me learn best.”

What You’ll Get (Download Today)

Printable & fillable PDF
Teacher facilitation tips for a 10–15 minute prep routine
Student-friendly language you can use right away in any grade band

About Michelle: Why Choose Me

I partner with K-12 leadership teams to build special education systems that work in real classrooms. My focus is simple: practical tools that reduce stress, raise quality, and keep students at the center. This guide is the check-in I wished I had on day one and the one my schools still use today.

A step-by-step Strength Assessment & Self-Advocacy Guide students can use to prepare for IEP meetings and speak up with clarity and confidence.

When students own their voice, everyone wins. This simple guide helps them identify strengths, name challenges, ask for the right supports, and set goals—so your next IEP meeting is focused, collaborative, and truly student-led.

What’s Inside

Strengths inventory (social, emotional, academic): easy checklists that boost confidence and surface what’s working.
Challenge finder: clear prompts that normalize needs and pinpoint where support matters most.
Supports & accommodations menu: students choose how they learn best—feedback styles, environment, tools, and timing.
Goal-setting pages: personal, academic, and social goals with simple ways to track progress.
IEP meeting prep worksheet: what I want to share, what helps me, and what I need from my team—organized and ready.
Student voice pledge: a reminder that “your voice matters” and you have a team behind you.

Get the Student Strength Assessment & Self-Advocacy Guide and make your next IEP student-led, strengths-based, and calm.