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Alternative Facts, Intentional Ignorance, or Misrepresentation
As a Board-Certified Education Advocate, I often work with parents who are understandably frustrated after attending numerous meetings with their child's school that seem to go nowhere. All parents want for their child is to...
Not Just Another Job
Effective Advocacy More Than Theory and Law
We recognize the need to shift the role of education advocates into Servant Leaders. This comes from understanding a bigger mission and the gifts advocates can offer. Education advocates learn to make decisions and discern the...
WHO DEVELOPS THE IEP?
The IEP is developed by a team. This team includes school personnel and the child’s parents and as appropriate the child. This team meets AS OFTEN AS NECESSARY, but at least once a year.
Parents and Child
- the parents of the child with a disability are vital members of...
For parents, advocates, and teachers IEP meetings can be overwhelming and even create fear. But, when provided with the right supports these fears can be alleviated.
Elenore Rosevelt said, "Do one thing every day that scares you."
Well, parents of children with special needs go far beyond...