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Special Education Advocacy Services

IEP Advocates, also known as Special Education Advocates, assist parents of children with developmental disabilities to obtain special education services and accommodations in their public school. Although not a lawyer, the advocate helps the parents represent the child’s legal rights to a free appropriate public education in the least restrictive environment under the current federal and state laws.

Educate patiently, Advocate Passionately & Inspire consistently!

IEP/504/RTI &

Special Education Advocacy Services

IEP Advocates, also known as Special Education Advocates, assist parents of children with developmental disabilities to obtain special education services and accommodations in their public school. Although not a lawyer, the advocate helps the parents represent the child’s legal rights to a free appropriate public education in the least restrictive environment under the current federal and state laws.

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We advocate alongside parents and families during all IEP, 504 or RTI related school meetings to ensure a free and appropriate education for all children.

We provide parents with current and relevant information, initial review, procedural best practices, and preliminary support for the development and sustainment of effective Individualized Education Program (IEP). We can assist parents with preparation for meetings, follow-up actions, and if necessary provide direct advocate assistance at meetings with the child’s school administrators and teachers. Our goal is to educate you and assist you with understanding and operating within the special education process in the public school system.

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IEP Meeting Notes & Journal Ideas

What to Take Notes on During an IEP Meeting-There are specific items to take note of during an IEP meeting. Those may include:

  • key discussion points
  • decisions made during the meeting
  • action items assigned to team members
  • accommodations, modifications, and goals that have been agreed upon for the student
  • any concerns voiced by parents, staff, or the student
  • follow-up meetings or next steps

Action items assigned to team members help ensure that everyone is working together to achieve the desired outcomes. Accommodations, modifications, and goals agreed upon for the student can make sure their learning experience is tailored to their specific needs.

Any concerns voiced by parents, staff, or the student can help identify potential issues and provide opportunities to address them. And by jotting down the next steps for after the meeting or the next meeting date and time, it will be easier for everyone to remember what happens next.

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Free consultation

A free consultation meeting with parents/guardians is an opportunity for parents or guardians of a student with disabilities to meet with educational professionals to discuss their child's needs and develop an appropriate education plan.

$Free /Per Month

IEP RECORD & REVIEW

A review of Individualized Education Program (IEP) records is a critical process in assessing a student's educational progress, needs, and the effectiveness of interventions.

$100.00 /Per Hour

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  1. Identification Information: This section includes the student's name, age, grade level, and demographic information.
  2. Present Levels of Academic Achievement and Functional Performance (PLAAFP): This section outlines the student's current academic, developmental, and functional levels. It typically includes information on strengths, weaknesses, and any barriers to learning.
  3. Annual Goals and Objectives/Benchmarks: The IEP should include measurable annual goals that address the student's areas of need. A review would assess whether these goals are specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART), and whether they align with the student's present levels of performance.
  4. Services and Accommodations: This section outlines the specialized services, accommodations, modifications, and supports the student receives to access the curriculum and make progress towards their goals. A review would examine whether these services are appropriate and being implemented effectively.
  5. Assessment Data: This includes information on assessments used to measure the student's progress towards their goals. The review would assess whether the data is current, accurate, and comprehensive, and whether it informs instructional decisions.

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Strategy Session

Before an Individualized Education Program (IEP) meeting, it's essential to engage parents as partners in the planning process. Strategy sessions involve planning for meetings with the school IEP/504 OR RTI (Intervention teams)

$100.00 /Per Hour

IEP MEETINGS

A lay advocate, often a parent or guardian of the student, or someone appointed to represent the family's interests, plays a crucial role in an Individualized Education Program (IEP) meeting.

$300.00 /Per Meeting

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What our Lay advocates do:

  1. Understanding the IEP Process: The advocate should have a solid understanding of the IEP process, including the legal rights of the student and their family, as outlined in the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). This knowledge helps them effectively advocate for the student's needs.
  2. Preparing for the Meeting: Before the IEP meeting, the advocate should review the student's current IEP, assessments, progress reports, and any other relevant documents. They should also consult with the family to understand their concerns, goals, and priorities for the student's education.
  3. Supporting the Family: The advocate serves as a support system for the family, helping them navigate the complexities of the special education system, understand their rights, and make informed decisions about their child's education.
  4. Ensuring the Student's Voice is Heard: Advocates help ensure that the student's voice is heard during the IEP meeting. They may facilitate communication between the student, parents, and school staff, ensuring that the student's preferences, strengths, and needs are taken into account when developing the IEP.
  5. Clarifying Information and Asking Questions: Advocates play a crucial role in clarifying information presented during the meeting and asking questions to ensure that the family fully understands the proposed IEP, goals, services, and accommodations.
  6. Offering Input and Suggestions: Advocates can provide valuable input and suggestions based on their knowledge of the student and their educational needs. They may offer insights into effective interventions, accommodations, or services that could benefit the student.
  7. Negotiating and Problem-Solving: If disagreements arise during the meeting, the advocate may help facilitate negotiation and problem-solving to reach consensus between the family and school team. This may involve advocating for specific services or accommodations that the family believes are necessary for the student's success.
  8. Documenting the Meeting: Advocates may take notes during the IEP meeting to document discussions, decisions, and action items. This helps ensure that everyone is on the same page and provides a record of the meeting for future reference.

Overall, the lay advocate's primary responsibility is to advocate fiercely for the best interests of the student, ensuring that they receive the support and services they need to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally within the school environment.

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We can guide you on your child's next IEP/504 planning meetings

Overall, the lay advocate's primary responsibility is to advocate fiercely for the best interests of the student, ensuring that they receive the support and services they need to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally within the school environment.

The advocate should have a solid understanding of the IEP process, including the legal rights of the student and their family, as outlined in the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). This knowledge helps them effectively advocate for the student's needs.

Before the IEP meeting, the advocate should review the student's current IEP, assessments, progress reports, and any other relevant documents. They should also consult with the family to understand their concerns, goals, and priorities for the student's education.

The advocate serves as a support system for the family, helping them navigate the complexities of the special education system, understand their rights, and make informed decisions about their child's education.

Advocates help ensure that the student's voice is heard during the IEP meeting. They may facilitate communication between the student, parents, and school staff, ensuring that the student's preferences, strengths, and needs are taken into account when developing the IEP.

Advocates play a crucial role in clarifying information presented during the meeting and asking questions to ensure that the family fully understands the proposed IEP, goals, services, and accommodations.

Advocates can provide valuable input and suggestions based on their knowledge of the student and their educational needs. They may offer insights into effective interventions, accommodations, or services that could benefit the student.

If disagreements arise during the meeting, the advocate may help facilitate negotiation and problem-solving to reach consensus between the family and school team. This may involve advocating for specific services or accommodations that the family believes are necessary for the student's success.

Advocates may take notes during the IEP meeting to document discussions, decisions, and action items. This helps ensure that everyone is on the same page and provides a record of the meeting for future reference.

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