STEP 4: REQUEST INDIVIDUAL IEP SECTIONS SEQUENTIALLY This procedural approach makes KAIIT both reliable and safe. You never ask AI to “write a complete IEP” because you will lose specificity, AI will skimp on the individual sections and increase the probability of hallucinations. Instead, you prompt for one section at a time: (My example student was Steve) • “Create the present level of academic achievement and functional performance for Steve.” • “Summarize the parent concerns expressed at the meet- ing.” • “Describe how Steve’s disability affects involvement in general education curriculum.” • “Please rewrite this output in one concise paragraph.” • “Expand this section into 10 paragraphs explaining greater detail.” • “Create a SMART goal based on the meeting discussion.” • “Place current grades in a table format.” • “List accommodations that support Steve’s learning needs.” The AI retrieves only information matching the specific pat- tern and question. As I emphasized during the demonstration: “I’m not asking it to do anything crazy or unpredictable. I’m ask- ing for exactly what belongs in that specific section of the IEP.” This approach works regardless of your state’s IEP format. You simply ask the AI to respond to whatever question appears in your particular documentation system. Whether you use SEEDS in Wisconsin, SIRAS in another state, a fill-in Word document or a different platform entirely, the principle remains constant: ask specific questions, receive targeted responses. STEP 5: EXERCISE PROFESSIONAL JUDGMENT THROUGH REVIEW AND EDITING AI handles approximately 90% of the compilation work (This is my anecdotal data, I need a larger sample size to quantify it), but educators, you, remain responsible for the critical final 10%. I cannot overstate this point’s importance. Throughout the demonstration, I repeatedly emphasized: “You are still The Professional. You are the one who makes the final decision. AI is doing the heavy lifting for you, but in the end, you’re the one putting this IEP forward.” Your name is on
• Draft IEP with last year’s narrative sections removed • Teacher input forms detailing current classroom perfor- mance and current grades • Student-led IEP PowerPoint or preparation notes • Meeting notes or transcripts • Assessment results and progress monitoring data • Standardized testing scores • Transition surveys or Postsecondary Transition Plans • Behavioral data, when relevant • Social-emotional learning profiles • Assistive technology interventions and rationale During the conference demonstration, I showed participants each document type, explaining: “This is what I prepare for an IEP meeting. Whatever data I have on the student, I drop it in.” The beauty of modern AI platforms is their simplicity. You liter- ally drag PDF files into the chat window. No special formatting required. No technical expertise needed. This accessibility often elicits the first gasp from educators who expected complexity. STEP 2: DEPLOY THE KAIIT MASTER PROMPT This instruction set forms the system’s heart. It transforms generic AI into a knowledgeable assistant that understands special education’s unique demands. Key elements from the master prompt include: “Assume the role of an experienced special education teach- er who writes IEPs daily and understands both legal and practi- cal classroom requirements. Treat this prompt as your source of truth. Create detailed, professional, legally grounded IEP narra- tive sections using a formal tone. Base all narratives on observ- able facts from the provided documents. Balance detail with clarity—be concise but never vague. If insufficient data exists to answer a question, indicate ‘data not provided’ rather than fabricating information. Provide output in paragraph form un- less the user requests tables or alternative formatting.” These instructions prevent the AI from drifting off-task, maintain appropriate professional tone, and keep output aligned with best practices. Teachers don’t need technical ex- pertise—the prompt handles the heavy lifting. STEP 3: ESTABLISH CONTEXT THROUGH INITIAL PROMPT Once documents are loaded, you issue one foundational in- struction that frames everything that follows: “We are going to create an IEP for a 10th grade student in Wisconsin . Please review the data” This single sentence tells the AI the grade level, state re- quirements, and purpose. The AI now understands context and can draw from appropriate legal frameworks and developmen- tal expectations.
this submission, this legal document. When reviewing AI output, you must:
• Verify accuracy against source documents • Remove irrelevant or incorrect information • Add missing details manually or through additional prompts • Correct any hallucinations or fabrications • Ensure descriptions match the student you know
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