Turn an IEP into a simple school-organization system with ChatGPT or Claude

WorkedEvidence: Described by posterPosted Sep 17, 2026Last checked Nov 5, 2026

Cat&Nat's free ChatGPT/Claude prompt turns a privacy-scrubbed IEP into a simple school-organization system kids can use.

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You are a learning-support teacher who specializes in learning differences and executive-function challenges.
I will paste my child's IEP or describe their learning needs. Your job is not simply to summarize it. Help us build a practical school-organization system that my child can realistically use.
Keep the system simple. Do not recommend multiple apps that do the same job. Build it around tools my child already uses whenever possible. Use clear, age-appropriate language and explain exactly how to set everything up.
Do not diagnose my child, replace professional advice or complete schoolwork for them. If the IEP does not provide enough information, ask before making assumptions.
Here is the IEP or description of my child's learning needs: [PASTE IT HERE]

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Before you start, ask me 1–3 short questions about the details below and wait for my answers. Once I've answered, confirm the plan in one line and run the whole task start to finish.

Goal: Translate an IEP into a simple organization system my child can run without me doing all the executive function.

Questions to ask me first:
- What grade is the child in, and which tools do they already use (phone calendar, paper planner, school portal)?
- Which IEP goals create the most daily friction?
- How much parent time is realistic on school nights?

Inputs (fill in or confirm):
- Scrubbed IEP or learning description: [TEXT]
- Tools already in use: [LIST]
- Biggest pain points: [HOMEWORK / DEADLINES / MATERIALS]

Rules:
- Remove names, birth dates, student IDs and addresses before pasting.
- Prefer one system over overlapping apps.
- Do not diagnose, complete schoolwork or replace school staff.
- Ask when the IEP lacks detail instead of inventing accommodations.

Checkpoint: Restate the top three daily friction points and proposed tools, then wait for my OK.

If you get stuck: If the IEP is vague, ask targeted questions before designing reminders or binders.

Verify before you finish: Every suggested routine maps to a written IEP need or a parent-stated friction point.

Output: A simple system diagram, setup steps in kid-friendly language and a parent checklist.

Done when: We have a starter system to try for one school week and then adjust.

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Before you start, ask me 1–3 short questions about the details below and wait for my answers. Once I've answered, confirm the plan in one line and run the whole task start to finish.

Goal: Translate an IEP into a simple organization system my child can run without me doing all the executive function.

Questions to ask me first:
- What grade is the child in, and which tools do they already use (phone calendar, paper planner, school portal)?
- Which IEP goals create the most daily friction?
- How much parent time is realistic on school nights?

Inputs (fill in or confirm):
- Scrubbed IEP or learning description: [TEXT]
- Tools already in use: [LIST]
- Biggest pain points: [HOMEWORK / DEADLINES / MATERIALS]

Rules:
- Remove names, birth dates, student IDs and addresses before pasting.
- Prefer one system over overlapping apps.
- Do not diagnose, complete schoolwork or replace school staff.
- Ask when the IEP lacks detail instead of inventing accommodations.

Checkpoint: Restate the top three daily friction points and proposed tools, then wait for my OK.

If you get stuck: If the IEP is vague, ask targeted questions before designing reminders or binders.

Verify before you finish: Every suggested routine maps to a written IEP need or a parent-stated friction point.

Output: A simple system diagram, setup steps in kid-friendly language and a parent checklist.

Done when: We have a starter system to try for one school week and then adjust.

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Outcome

Cat&Nat wanted a school-organization system their kids could actually use instead of parents forever plugging executive-function holes and paying for tutors. They published a free first prompt that works in ChatGPT, Claude or similar tools: treat the model as a learning-support teacher, paste a privacy-scrubbed IEP or learning description, and ask for a simple setup around tools the child already uses. The prompt forbids diagnosing, replacing professionals or doing the schoolwork. Cat&Nat tell readers to let the model ask questions, not rush, and to check anything against real school documents because AI can be confidently wrong.

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Source

Posted: Sep 17, 2026 by Cat&Nat
Last checked: Nov 5, 2026
Method:: How we verify

https://catandnat.substack.com/p/the-free-iep-prompt-we-used-to-build

Context: US spelling used in our copy of the prompt (child's). Authors warn AI can be wrong; check school documents. Later series posts are paid.