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My Child at a Glance
A free one-page child profile to share with a teacher or another supporting adult
There is a lot you want someone new to understand about your child. You do not have to fit their whole story into the first conversation.
Use this short sheet to share a few things that matter, what helps, and what your child wants others to know. Fill in only what feels useful. Leave the rest blank.
- One page to introduce your child
- Optional spaces for short, practical notes
- Fill in the PDF or print it to write by hand
1-page fillable and printable PDF
A small introduction before the bigger conversation
You might use the sheet when your child meets a new teacher, joins an activity, or spends time with another trusted adult. It gives you a place to put the details you want that person to remember, without handing over every document you have.
It is a starting point for getting to know your child, not a summary of everything they need.
What is on the one-page sheet
There is room for the name your child uses, name pronunciation and an updated date, followed by six short prompts:
- My strengths and interests
- How I communicate
- What helps me participate
- My environment
- When I need a pause
- Helpful adult responses
The final space, “What I want you to know,” is for your child's words, including words shared with support.
Every part is optional. You can complete just the sections that would help the person receiving it.
How to use it
Choose who this copy is for
Think about the person who will read it and what would help them get to know your child. A teacher may need different details from an activity leader. You do not have to share the same information with everyone.
Add a few useful details
Use short, specific notes rather than trying to fit everything into the boxes. Include your child in the way that works for them. Skip any section that is not useful or that they do not want to share.
Keep your child's words separate from your interpretation
If you write down your child's own words for them, those are still their words. Label an adult's own interpretation “Adult observation.” Do not turn a guess about how your child feels into a statement in their voice.
Check the saved copy before sharing
Save the completed PDF, reopen it and check that all your notes are visible. Keep a blank copy for next time. Update the date when you change the information, and share the completed sheet only with people you choose.
Only your email address belongs in the download form. Do not enter your child's name, health information or completed worksheet there.
Keep the fuller plans separate
This sheet does not replace an IEP, a medical or safety plan, or a detailed caregiver handoff. Do not rely on it for medication instructions, emergency procedures or the full support someone needs to provide care.
Use the relevant plans and direct conversations alongside this short introduction.
Get the free sheet
A one-page introduction to help a teacher or another supporting adult get to know your child.
Common questions
Yes. It is a short, practical child profile for sharing with someone who will spend time with your child. It is not a school assignment, an assessment or a complete record of their needs.
No. Your child can contribute in the way they communicate. If you record their own message for them, keep it as their message. Label your own interpretation “Adult observation,” and leave anything uncertain blank.
You can bring it as a brief introduction to your child. It does not replace the IEP, your parent concerns, meeting notes or the documents the team needs to review. For wider preparation, use the IEP Meeting Checklist.
No. Every part is optional. A few useful notes are enough to begin. Leave out private details that the person receiving this copy does not need.
The PDF has fillable fields, but PDF apps can handle them differently. Download the file, try a short entry, save it and reopen it before completing the rest. Check that all the text is visible. You can also print the blank sheet and write by hand.
Keep this sheet brief. Use a separate note or conversation for extra detail rather than relying on text that is hidden or cut off. Check the saved file and any printout before sharing it.
Yes. There is no charge for the PDF. Use the email form above to request it.
Choose your next step
Preparing for a school meeting? Get the IEP Meeting Checklist for the wider meeting, not just the introduction.
Not sure what to organize before the meeting? Read the IEP meeting preparation guide for a step-by-step starting point.
Want to see the other resources? Browse all free tools.
Start with what you want someone to understand today. You can add more later.
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