What Does an IEP Advocate Do?

The CCD Education Task Force, which The Arc co-chairs, works to ensure that the educational needs of children with disabilities and their families are being met ...

Educational Advocate – Ed Ad - Service Inc. of Illinois

We represent the students and guardians in meetings held with school administrators by promoting their needs, interests, and rights.

Why Do I Need A Special Education Advocate and/or Consultant?

A Special Education Advocate/Consultant will guide you in every step of the way through the process of gaining appropriate supports for your child.

DFW Advocacy - Special Education Advocate in Texas

DFW Advocacy supports and empowers families through the special education process. A special education advocate helps with IEP/ARD prep and ...

Special Education - Disability Rights Michigan

“Students with Disabilities: An Advocate's Guide,” is DRM's guide to the rights and laws that govern special education and other rights of children with ...

Teaching Students to Advocate at Their Own IEP Meetings - n2y Blog

Did you know that students with disabilities are allowed to attend their own IEP meetings? Most special education teachers, leaders, and advocates highly ...

Education - The Arc Minnesota

Advocates provide coaching, strategies, and information to empower parents and guardians to advocate for their family member. View all education resources ...

Why Do I Need An Educational Attorney Advocate?

An educational attorney advocate works with families on behalf of the family's special needs child, helping them navigate the special education system.

How to Become a Special Education Advocate

What Does a Special Education Advocate Do? · Knowing Policies and Procedures · Connecting Families with Professionals · Interpreting Documentation.

Advocating for School Services – Understanding the IEP Process

Strategies that promote effective advocacy and good home/school collaboration and steps to consider should any disputes arise between home and school.

For Parents

Navigating the special education system can be challenging. CADRE's new resource provides families interested in hiring an advocate with questions to consider ...

Parent Advocacy - Michigan Alliance for Families

Being able to effectively communicate your child's needs is another way for you to help your child develop and learn. · Parent Input at the IEP meeting · Get and ...

Advocacy Disability Education Resources

This page contains links to early intervention resources and other information that may be useful to families, providers and early childhood professionals.

IEPs: Advocate for Your Child's Education - Cincinnati Family ...

“An IEP is a plan for children who have been identified as eligible for special education,” says Lawrence Siegel, author of The Complete IEP Guide: How to ...

Education Advocacy - ARISE

Education Advocacy. Our trained education advocates support students with disabilities and their parents by helping them navigate the complex special education ...

Students with Disabilities - Advocates for Children of New York

Advocates for Children of New York has been protecting and promoting the educational rights of students with disabilities since 1971.

Special Education Advocate Vs. Attorney: Which Do I Need?

A breakdown of services: special education advocate vs. attorney · Review your child's IEP or 504 plan · Attend IEP and 504 meetings with you in ...

Advocacy Organizations - Illinois Life Span Program

This assistance helps parents participate more effectively with professionals in meeting the educational needs of their children with disabilities. PTIC's work ...

Education Advocacy - Parent to Parent of Georgia

Parents sometimes choose to use a special education advocate to support them in special education disputes. Educational Advocates are not attorneys and do not ...

Special Education - Massachusetts Advocates for Children

MAC is the leading advocacy organization in the state protecting the rights of students with disabilities, conducting effective legislative and administrative ...