Five Tips for Finding the Right Special Education Advocate For Your Family
Currently, many parents are looking for support from a special education advocate to help them navigate the complex & often overwhelming special education process. We still remember a family back in 2016 who scheduled a consultation with us. During the meeting, they shared that they were interviewing advocates after recently […]
What “Strength-Based” Really Means in IEPs
A strength-based IEP focuses on what students can do, enjoy doing, and are motivated by, rather than centering deficits or areas of need. It doesn’t ignore challenges — it frames them in the context of supports that build on existing abilities. Example: • Deficit-based: “Alexa struggles to stay focused during […]
Now Is The Time To Speak Up…Protect Children With Disabilities & IDEA!!!
Please let your voice be known!! There is an attack on public education…there is an attack on a population of students…there is an attack on the rights of students with disabilities!! Call your representatives…connect with disability rights organizations!! Preserve all documents!! If you do not have copies of your child’s […]
2025 Special Education Issues
Being aware of the current challenges in special education will help you prepare, advocate, and make decisions that support children with disabilities. This year is an important year in special education. Important issues to be aware of include the following: Below are some websites that provide information on […]