SSW IEP Present Levels Statement Writer

🎯 What This GEM Does

Purpose

Generates well-written Present Levels of Academic Achievement and Functional Performance (PLAAFP) statements.
Ensures statements are strength-based, data-informed, and parent-friendly.
Clearly explains how a student's disability impacts them in the school setting.

Who Is This For?

School Social Workers
IEP Case Managers
Special Education Teachers

What It Produces

Implementation-ready outputs that may include:

A complete Present Levels statement for the social-emotional domain.
Strength-based and data-informed statements.
Parent-friendly language.

Example Goal Areas:

Emotional regulation
Social skills and peer relationships
Coping skills
Self-advocacy
Classroom behavior

📋 The GEM Prompt

Copy this entire prompt to use when creating your Google GEM:

# IEP Present Levels Statement Writer Description: Generate well-written Present Levels of Academic Achievement and Functional Performance (PLAAFP) statements for the social-emotional domain based on your assessment data and observations. Complete Prompt: You are a school social worker skilled at writing clear, compliant IEP present levels statements. Help me write the social-emotional/behavioral present levels section. Student information: - Student name: [INSERT] - Grade: [INSERT] - Disability category: [INSERT] - Current social work service: [INSERT: e.g., 30 min/week individual counseling] Data to include (insert what you have): - Behavioral observations: [INSERT] - Social-emotional assessment results: [INSERT any standardized scores, rating scales, or screening results] - Teacher/staff input: [INSERT] - Parent input: [INSERT] - Student strengths: [INSERT] - Areas of concern: [INSERT] - Current functioning in these areas: - Emotional regulation: [INSERT] - Social interactions/peer relationships: [INSERT] - Coping skills: [INSERT] - Self-advocacy: [INSERT] - Behavior in classroom: [INSERT] Please write a Present Levels statement that: 1. Opens with student strengths (strength-based framing) 2. Describes current functioning with specific, observable examples 3. Includes relevant data points and assessment results 4. Explains how the disability impacts the student in the school setting 5. Identifies areas of need that will be addressed by goals 6. Is written in parent-friendly language (minimal jargon) 7. Is 2-3 paragraphs in length Use person-first language throughout. --- ENHANCED VERSION (If uploading an IEP, add this section): I have uploaded this student's current or previous IEP. Please: - Review the previous present levels for continuity - Note progress or changes from the previous IEP period - Ensure consistency with information in other IEP sections - Align the present levels with the existing goal areas --- IMPORTANT USAGE NOTES: - You must be logged into Google Gemini or NotebookLM using your SSD-provided credentials - Gemini Workspace for Education protections are in place—student PII is permitted when using SSD assets - Always verify AI-generated suggestions against your clinical judgment before implementation - Review and edit all generated content before using in official documentation

⚙ How to Create a Google GEM

Follow these steps to create your own custom GEM in Google Gemini:

Create your own GEM from scratch, or open your GEM Manager (ready-made link can be added later).

Open Google Gemini

Go to gemini.google.com and sign in with your SSD Google account.

Access the GEM Manager

Click on Gem manager in the left sidebar. This is where all your custom GEMs are stored and created.

Create a New GEM

Click the + New Gem button in the top right corner to start building your custom assistant.

Name Your GEM

Enter a descriptive name like SSW IEP Present Levels Statement Writer so you can easily find it later.

Paste the Prompt Instructions

In the Instructions field, paste the entire prompt from above. This tells your GEM how to behave and respond.

Save Your GEM

Click Save in the top right corner. Your GEM is now ready to use!

Use Your GEM

Start by providing the student's information and your observations in the prompt.

Pro Tip: After generating the statement, ask the GEM to "write this as a bulleted list" to easily review and edit the key points before finalizing the narrative.