Advocacy: HOW DO I BECOME AN ADVOCATE?

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Terri:  I am a PT working in Public School for past 20 years. I would like to become an educational advocate as I feel I have a lot to offer students and families because of my background in motor as well as what I have learned about Special Education. How do I go about this?

  1. Terri: There is no formal process and currently no national certification for advocates.
    Pete suggests you attend one of our programs – great training and networking with other advocates who can give you advice.
    Schedule of Wrightslaw training programs: https://www.wrightslaw.com/speak/schedule.htm
    We add new dates and locations so check the page for a location of training near you.

    A good source of training (without the networking) is our Special Education Law and Advocacy Multimedia Training Program. Info here: https://www.wrightslaw.com/webex/law.adv.index.htm
    Continuing Education Credits (CEUs) are available for this training, info here: https://www.wrightslaw.com/webex/ceu.info.htm

    Articles about becoming an advocate:
    * So You Want to Be an Advocate https://www.wrightslaw.com/howey/how.advocate.htm
    * Advocacy FAQs https://www.wrightslaw.com/nltr/07/nl.0605.htm
    * Summer School 2013 – So You Want to Be an Advocate! https://www.wrightslaw.com/nltr/13/ss.be.an.advocate.htm

    Contact your state Parent Training and Information Center (PTI) and request info about training they provide.
    Directory of PTIs: http://www.yellowpagesforkids.com/help/ptis.htm

    Other people obtain Advocacy and Leadership Training through Partners in Policymaking: https://www.wrightslaw.com/info/advo.partners.policymakng.htm

    Hope this information helps. Good luck in your advocacy journey!

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