This tool supports middle school students in reflecting on their strengths, challenges, and support needs in a way that feels developmentally appropriate and empowering. Designed specifically for post-evaluation use, the tool gives students space to process their testing experience, build language around their learning profile, and begin practicing real self-advocacy.
 
By this age, many students have been through evaluations before, but few are actually invited into the process. This tool helps change that by centering their voice, validating their experiences, and making space for meaningful reflection. It can also help clarify why the student worked with a school psychologist in the first place, while connecting testing data to real-life school experiences.
 
The result? Stronger IEPs, better student-adult collaboration, and a foundation for lifelong self-advocacy.
 
What’s Inside:
A printable student workbook (PDF)
A fillable student workbook (type directly into PDF)
A facilitation guide with scaffolding tips, example prompts, and common questions
 
The workbook includes six structured sections to guide student reflection:
My Strengths – Students identify academic, thinking, learning, creative, planning, communication, social, and character strengths
What Feels Tricky for Me? – Students reflect on when school feels harder and what learning challenges they notice
What Helps Me Do My Best? – Students choose strategies and supports that help them succeed
How Can I Ask for What Helps Me at School? – A space to explore advocacy phrases and preferences
My Strength-Based Self-Advocacy Plan – A summary section that helps students pull it all together
My IEP Goals (What I Want to Work On) – A goal-setting space tied to IEP development and student-led participation
 
Who It’s For:
School psychologists
Diagnosticians
Special education teachers
Student support teams/IEP teams
School counselors
Related service providers
 
Best Times to Use:
After completing psychoeducational testing
Before an IEP or eligibility meeting
During counseling or check-ins
To support transition planning (e.g., 5th–6th or 8th–9th grade)
To support student-led IEPs
As a reflection tool during annual IEP reviews
 
Why It Matters:
Helps middle school students develop language to express their needs
Builds confidence in understanding how they learn
Offers a clear, guided way to reflect after testing
Connects real student insight to present levels, goals, and IEP supports
Promotes strength-based, neurodiversity-affirming practices
Supports more equitable and student-led IEP processes
 
One-time purchase. Unlimited use.
Once you download the tool, it’s yours to use again and again with the students you support.