"My daughter has trouble at school. I asked the school to test her for disabilities. The principal said no. Is this OK?"
"School meetings make me feel like my brain is in a blender. I leave the room wondering what was actually decided."
"Staff say that my son is making progress, but he seems to be more and more behind. No one is taking me seriously. What can I do?"
Many parents struggle to navigate the special education process. It is overwhelming for everyone. We help parents learn to effectively communicate with school staff on behalf of their children.
OUR SERVICES INCLUDE:
* Attending school meetings, including those for special education and 504;
* Reviewing records and assessments, helping parents to understand what these say about their child;
* Helping parents to communicate clearly both in person and in polite, factual letters;
* Assisting parents in developing meeting agendas;
* Providing individual parent coaching for meetings;
* Assisting parents to identify additional resources, e.g., evaluators, consultants, and legal services; and
* Providing support at mediation.
WHAT TYPES OF DISABILITIES DO OUR ADVOCATES SUPPORT?
We support children who have any disability that impacts their learning.
And of course, critical learning needs include not only academics but social skills, behavior, communication, organization, and other areas.
Past clients include families of children with learning disabilities, autism, ADHD, bipolar disorder, intellectual disabilities, dyspraxia, and many others.
If you are interested in receiving additional information about our services, please e-mail info@ed-advocacy.com or call (860) 256-4186.