What is an advocate and how can they help?
Advocates provide knowledge, support, direction and encouragement for parents as they navigate their way through the special education process. They work with you and the school district to ensure your child receives a free, appropriate public education (FAPE) that meets the unique educational needs of the child.
Advocates are educated and knowledgeable in the Federal and State laws that govern Special Education. They are not licensed attorneys but will advise when an attorney should be consulted.
Advocates are unbiased 3rd party representatives who help the parents navigate through the Individualized Education Plan (IEP). They are knowledgeable in the difference between an IEP or a 504 plan and can suggest the approach best suited for the child . They are someone who, unemotionally, can look at the situation and provide suggestions for solutions based on the legality of what a school district should be providing a child with needs.
Advocates are used to help bridge communication gaps between parents and IEP team members when communications are emotionally charged or tumultuous. Advocates can shift the focus and communicate in a professional manner to effectively negotiate the best outcome for the child.
Advocates can also assist parents draft written communications, put together documentation to prove a need, and help determine grade appropriate educational goals. They are there to help parents navigating through the procedures necessary to qualify for special educations and to ensure the needs of the child are appropriately addressed though special education services.
Advocates provide knowledge, support, direction and encouragement for parents as they navigate their way through the special education process. They work with you and the school district to ensure your child receives a free, appropriate public education (FAPE) that meets the unique educational needs of the child.
Advocates are educated and knowledgeable in the Federal and State laws that govern Special Education. They are not licensed attorneys but will advise when an attorney should be consulted.
Advocates are unbiased 3rd party representatives who help the parents navigate through the Individualized Education Plan (IEP). They are knowledgeable in the difference between an IEP or a 504 plan and can suggest the approach best suited for the child . They are someone who, unemotionally, can look at the situation and provide suggestions for solutions based on the legality of what a school district should be providing a child with needs.
Advocates are used to help bridge communication gaps between parents and IEP team members when communications are emotionally charged or tumultuous. Advocates can shift the focus and communicate in a professional manner to effectively negotiate the best outcome for the child.
Advocates can also assist parents draft written communications, put together documentation to prove a need, and help determine grade appropriate educational goals. They are there to help parents navigating through the procedures necessary to qualify for special educations and to ensure the needs of the child are appropriately addressed though special education services.