It’s hard to believe the third week of school has already come and gone! This school year I am really on a mission to be more organized (How original, I know!). I’ve purchased so many new storage containers for toys, arts & craft supplies, cooking materials and folders/binders. And honestly, it’s hard for me to imagine how I functioned without all of them. But this post is about a few key forms that I have made over the years to organize information about my caseload.
IEP-Related Information
Any SLP or special education teacher/provider knows how much information we need to keep track of related to students’ IEPs. I have found this chart extremely helpful when it comes to keeping IEP-related data easily accessible. It houses all of the crucial information I need on a more frequent basis. It is also where I check off completing IEP related tasks, such as completing a speech and language referral and marking progress on a goal each semester. My favorite column is the “Speech Goal #” so that I don’t have to read through every goal on an IEP until finding the speech goal at #12. The struggle is REAL. You can click this link “Caseload IEP info” to view it on google drive. Caseload IEP Info
AAC Information
As an SLP with many students who use assistive technology devices to communicate, this form has been essential. It helps to organize dynamic display device information. All of the passwords and codes can be stored in one place in each students’ folder. The hope is that when I get a student all of this information is compiled together already, but sometimes that’s not the case and we have to go hunting for passcodes! To avoid that inevitable crisis, I encourage everyone to use this or a similar form throughout your building or district. It would be even better if everything was stored electronically, but we are not quite there yet at my school! You can download this free form in my TpT store!
While on the subject of AAC, check out this new freebie- an AAC home survey to send to the parents of your students with AAC devices (low and high tech). With this quick questionnaire, I love gaining some insight into how my students are using (or not using) their devices at home. Then you can send it home at the end of the year and see if any progress has been made. 
Hope you find these helpful as you start the school year!
