We empower families through knowledge and advocacy, providing the tools and voice they need to support their child’s educational journey.
Services to Meet Your Child’s Needs
Improve your child’s 504 and IEPs with strength-based goals and person-centered planning approaches.
Meetings
Let’s get talking and begin figuring out a plan.
- Attend and/or prepare and coach you for eligibility and 504 plan/Individualized Education Plan (IEP) meetings
- Attend and/or prepare and coach you for mediation meetings
- Attend and provide Early Intervention guidance and support for Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP) meetings
Communication
Your and your child’s voices are essential.
- Support parents and assist with district communication (letters, emails, etc.)
- Assist with reviewing and interpreting assessments, evaluations, disciplinary actions or bullying issues, and write requests for Independent Education Evaluations and securing records
- Prepare state complaints, mediation, and other documents
Plans & Resources
Assistance with identifying critical resources.
- Evidence-based research can inform you of various therapeutic approaches and resources in our area
- Encourage the benefits of inclusion and ensure needed supports
- Provide you with recommendations for special education lawyers and other experts
We Provide Assistance With:
Educational Placements
An Educational Advocate can assist in identifying optimal learning environments within or outside traditional classrooms and explaining options. Advocates can help obtain specific supports so students can access appropriate services and their education.
Special education is not a placement. Special education is specially designed instruction and support to meet the unique needs of a child with a disability
Assistance With Formal Requirements
Advocates can provide information about processes, school responsibilities, regulations, and laws so parents can make educated choices.
Discipline and HIB
Whether a student has experienced Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying (HIB) or has violated the school’s code of conduct, advocates can support parents and students understand their rights and protections.
Disability Support
Advocates assist in obtaining necessary resources and services, enabling children with disabilities to access the specialized instruction essential for their academic development.
Explore our comprehensive array of services, designed to empower you and your child, and let us be your trusted partner in achieving success.
Highlights Of Our Services
Information and Guidance
A Special Education Advocate offers crucial insights into special education processes, advising on the variety of services available, suitable educational settings, and the legal aspects of securing necessary support, ensuring parents and guardians are well-informed.
Collaborative Partnership
Working in tandem with families and educational institutions, a Special Education Advocate strives to facilitate the best possible educational opportunities, fostering a cooperative atmosphere aimed at the child’s or young adult’s academic growth.
Advocacy and Support
An Advocate acts as a steadfast intermediary, championing the child’s educational rights, assisting in navigating the complexities of school systems, and securing tailored educational support that aligns with the child’s unique learning requirements.
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