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Student Learning Profile

Help students identify and communicate their strengths, challenges, learning preferences, and supports.

The Student Learning Profile is a practical, student-centered tool designed to help students gain a deeper understanding of their unique strengths, challenges and learning preferences, allowing them to advocate for themselves and take a more active, confident role in their own educational journey.

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Student Learning Profile

Resource Audience

Teachers School / Youth Program Staff School / Youth Organization Leaders District Leaders

Resource Type

Guide

Participants

Teachers Youth School / Youth Program Staff School or Organization Leaders

# of Participants

Any

Task Length

10-15 Minutes

What’s Included

  • Student-Centered Reflection: A structured guide that helps students with IEPs or 504 plans reflect on their strengths, challenges, and preferred learning styles.
  • Self-Advocacy Framework: Actionable steps to build student confidence and empower them to communicate their needs directly to educators.
  • "My Learning Profile" Worksheet: A printable resource designed for 30–60 minute classroom or check-in activities.
  • Teacher Implementation Guidance: Practical strategies for educators to introduce, facilitate, and follow up on student profiles during advisory sessions.

Explore the Know. Support. Advocate. Resources

Help students understand how they learn and communicate what they need.

These tools are designed for educators who support students with IEPs and 504 plans, including special education teachers, case managers, and 504 coordinators. They help turn formal supports into meaningful conversations about learning, accommodations, and self-advocacy. These tools are flexible, strengths-based, and designed to support meaningful collaboration. Use them in the way that best fits your students, your setting, and your existing practice. Use the tools on their own or together to strengthen student voice, shared understanding, and everyday support.

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Make Accommodations Meaningful

Help students understand what their accommodations are, why they have them, and how they support learning.

Learn How to Make Accommodations Meaningful
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Mid-Quarter Check-In

Create a structured opportunity to reflect on how accommodations are working and address challenges early.

Download the Mid-Quarter Check-In
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Self-Advocacy Coaching Guide

Help students build the understanding and confidence to communicate their learning needs and ask for support.

Download the Self Advocacy Coaching Guide