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ISSN: 1538-320
September 1, 2015
  
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 So You Want to Become an Advocate!
Parent advocates should plan and prepare, learn information, and develop strategies.
Parent advocates need opportunities to practice advocacy skills.
Learn how to plan and prepare to be an effective advocate, and find out where to get the information you need.
This issue of the Special Ed Advocate is Summer School 2015 Session 5. You'll find what you need to learn to become an advocate and where you can get training. You'll also find a reading and resource list.
Don't forget to download your Course Certificate!
Please don't hesitate to forward this series to friends, family members, or colleagues.
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So You Want to Become an Advocate
In So You Want to Be an Advocate, you will:
- get the basics of becoming a special education advocate
- read what advocates do to improve the lives of children with disabilities and their families
- find out what training and certification, if any, is required
- learn where and how advocates train
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Practice, Practice, Practice Your Advocacy Skills
Offer to go to IEP Team meetings with other parents.
- Offer to be a friendly face at the table. Explain that you are trying to learn.
- When you attend an IEP meeting for others, you are more objective. You will see the games people play, and that some school personnel know how to push parent's "buttons."
- At school meetings you'll learn more about school culture, the players, their roles, and their personalities - and how to negotiate with them.
Learn What Type of Training is Required to Become an Advocate.
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Attend a Wrightslaw Training Program
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Become a More Effective Advocate! Train. Train. Train.
Many people don't realize there is currently no certification process for advocates. But there is good training available.
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Don't Play the Victim. Become a Mighty Force!
Why can't my children read? A mom feels victimized by the system and agonizes over the fact that her children couldn't read. The school system says her children don't qualify for special education services.
In From Victim to a Mighty Force, find out how Susan learned what was necessary to be an effective advocate for her children. You will enjoy seeing where Susan and her boys are today!
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Your Certificate
Congratulations! You have completed Summer School 2015
IDEA gives parents decision-making power when developing a special education program for your child. This Wrightslaw Summer School series will help you get some of that Parent Power!
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