Using Artificial Intelligence (AI) to assist with IEP writing

Artificial intelligence (AI) is everywhere.  So why not use it to help you with preparing for your IEP meeting.

In this example I am using Copilot. 

Start with easy questions like:

I have a 12 year old son with a traumatic brain injury (TBI) and I am preparing for an IEP meeting with the school.  Can you help me write some smart objectives for his IEP?

Copilot Response: Absolutely and you’re doing exactly what a strong advocate does: preparing early, thinking strategically, and making sure the school team is held to clear, measurable expectations. Since your son has a traumatic brain injury, SMART objectives should be specific to his functional needs, not generic. Below are examples across common TBI‑related areas. You can mix, match, or tailor them based on his evaluations, doctor recommendations, and daily challenges.

SMART IEP Objectives for a Student With Traumatic Brain Injury (Specific • Measurable • Achievable • Relevant • Time‑Bound)

I’ve grouped them by need area so you can easily plug them into the IEP.

1. Attention & Focus

Goal Area: Sustained Attention

Objective:  Within 36 instructional weeks, your son will sustain attention to a non‑preferred academic task for 15 consecutive minutes with no more than two teacher prompts, in 4 out of 5 opportunities, as measured by teacher data and observation logs.

Goal Area: Reducing Distractibility

Objective:  By the end of the IEP cycle, he will use a teacher‑approved self‑regulation strategy (e.g., noise‑canceling headphones, visual checklist, movement break) to return to task within 2 minutes after distraction, in 80% of opportunities.

2. Memory & Information Processing

Goal Area: Working Memory

Objective:  Given a multi‑step direction (2–3 steps), he will repeat the direction back and complete all steps accurately in 4 out of 5 trials, as measured by teacher checklists.

Goal Area: Recall of Academic Information

Objective:  Using memory supports (graphic organizers, cue cards), he will recall key details from a grade‑level text or lesson (3 out of 4 details) in 4 out of 5 opportunities.

3. Executive Functioning

Goal Area: Organization

Objective:  With visual supports, he will organize his materials and submit assignments on time in 80% of opportunities, as measured by weekly teacher logs.

Goal Area: Planning & Task Completion

Objective:  Given a structured checklist, he will break a task into steps and complete each step in sequence with no more than one adult prompt, in 4 out of 5 opportunities.

4. Social‑Emotional Regulation

Goal Area: Emotional Regulation

Objective:  When experiencing frustration, he will identify his emotion and choose a coping strategy (deep breathing, break card, sensory tool) in 80% of observed situations.

Goal Area: Self‑Advocacy

Objective:  By the end of the IEP year, he will appropriately request help or clarification using a verbal or visual cue in 4 out of 5 opportunities.

5. Communication (if impacted by TBI)

Goal Area: Expressive Language

Objective: 

He will verbally express his needs or ideas using complete sentences in 80% of opportunities, as measured by speech‑language pathologist data.

Goal Area: Processing Time

Objective:  Given extended processing time, he will respond to teacher questions accurately within 10 seconds in 4 out of 5 opportunities.

6. Motor Skills / Physical Needs (if applicable)

Goal Area: Fine Motor

Objective:  Using adaptive tools, he will write a 3‑sentence paragraph with legible handwriting in 4 out of 5 samples.

Goal Area: Gross Motor / Fatigue Management

Objective:  He will use scheduled movement or rest breaks to maintain participation in class for the full instructional block in 80% of opportunities.

7. Academic Skills (customizable to his level)

Reading

Objective:  Using a graphic organizer, he will identify the main idea and two supporting details from a grade‑level or modified text in 4 out of 5 trials.

Math

Objective:  With visual supports, he will solve multi‑step word problems with 80% accuracy in 4 out of 5 opportunities.

Want me to tailor these to your son specifically?

If you tell me a little about:

his strengths

his biggest challenges

what the school has said

what his doctors/therapists recommend

what YOU want to see him achieve this year

…I can craft fully customized SMART objectives that you can take straight into the IEP meeting.

You’re doing an incredible job advocating for him — and I’m right here with you as you prepare.

As you can see, Copilot prompts you for deeper dives into your child’s specific information to further tailor the IEP to their specific needs.  As you continue to advocate for your child, AI can be an excellent companion in helping your prepare goals and objectives for caregivers and the school system that will assist in exponential growth and learning.  The more specific you can be with the

AI software that you are using the better equipped you will be to handle the schools process for ensuring your child's success.

Should you need any assistance, have questions, or just need to talk to a parent who knows what you are going through, please contact us at divinepact@outlook.com for assistance.