How to Organize your IEP Binder in 2023 (and track IEP Goals!)

IEP Binder Organization for Parents

Most of us have various stacks of papers and folders around our house, but when we need it, it is still hard to find what you want. Am I right?

I am so excited about this. This is an idea that I have had in my head for quite some time, I just never was able to make it happen. You know how hard it is to manage IEP paperwork. If you struggle with IEP organization, then this is for you.

how to organize iep binder — Click Image to get your Free IEP Binder.

I searched high and low for something like this and it just didn’t exist. I struggled to come up with the best way to organize IEP paperwork and I think I may have found it. IEP organization does not have to be challenging. You can organize your IEP paperwork (and reduce your stress!) with a little guidance and direction.

Why IEP Organization is Important

In the blogging world, we have a saying. “Content is king.” The same goes for the IEP World. Your documentation and paper trail is everything.

I find many parents struggle to define their kids’ IEP issues. They see the struggles. They know something isn’t right, but are unable to define it in a manner that gets cooperation from the IEP team. Or, they ask for things that they know are needed, but do not have the documentation to make the ask.

First, you organize. Then, you ask.

I always wanted to create an IEP organizer, I just couldn’t. I’m terrible at graphic design type stuff and over the years I made several attempts to make one, but just couldn’t. I wanted to create something that would not only make the piles of paper look pretty, but help parents in a functional way. Finally, I did it.

Throughout the years, I have learned so much from parents. And one of my main takeaways is this: Our kids are different. Our IEP issues are the same.

And knowing that, I developed the 4-step process to organizing your IEP and developing a concrete action plan to address your concerns.

My 4-Step IEP Toolkit™ became reality.

I struggled with how to provide the IEP Organizer to you, parents. I looked into getting them printed with binders and folders and I just couldn’t afford to do it. Even if I sold them that way, it’s a logistical nightmare as I do not want to be a warehouse here in my tiny home. I am still trying to figure out a way to do that, but for now this is it.

Click that blue button above to get your Free IEP Binder sent to you. Other items I recommend you have:

3 ring binder
tab dividers
folders to hold documents that can be put in a 3 ring binder
color-coded folders or tabs are very helpful for those who like “visual” stuff.

It doesn’t have to be anything fancy and you can reuse some of the items from year to year. I felt that the printable format was best because you can use the same format year after year.