Figuring Out What’s Worth Fighting for
ad·vo·cate According to Webster’s Dictionary, the word advocate has been around since the 14th century. The...
Tag: parent rights
The Often Overlooked Importance of Literacy
Unfortunately, our educational system grossly underestimates the potential of students with disabilities, especially those...
A Dozen Red Flags of a Hot Mess IEP Meeting :o
For many parents, the annual IEP meeting is something that incites a great sense of overwhelm, frustration and doom. This...
Evaluation Time…Yes or No?
For some reason, I seem to be getting more calls this year from parents who are seeking answers in relation to their right...
Cultivating Belonging Through Inclusive Education
I am the queen of procrastination. It might look like I get things done, but it's usually after hours, or even days, of...
5 Red Flags That Require Parent Advocacy
It is certainly hard for a parent to know what happens at their child’s school, especially if they don't verbally...
Enhancing Your Advocacy Skills
“When the System Says “No”… what’s a parent to do?” So often we’re faced with systems that tell us “no”...
Monitoring Your Child’s Education Through Observation
Now that the new school year is in full swing, it’s a good time for parents to schedule an observation of their child’s...
What You Should Expect from Your IEP Meeting…. But May Not Often Get!
You’d think, especially considering the federal law that requires IEP meetings to run in a certain way, that when...