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Category Archives: Advocacy
Why “No” May Not Really Mean “No”
As a parent, have you asked the school to help your child only to have the school dismiss or deny your request? What did you do? Most parents seem to Continue Reading →
Free Wrightslaw Training for Oklahoma Residents!
Sponsor, Sooner SUCCESS is offering this FREE Wrightslaw Special Education Law and Advocacy Training. Please join the sponsors and presenter Wayne Steedman, Esq. on Thursday, December 6, 2018 for this special event. Continue Reading →
I’m a teacher, and I know IEPs aren’t being followed. What do I do?
“I am a teacher in — and I know that IEPs are not being followed…What do I do? I have already talked to people in the school system. I want Continue Reading →
Do I Need an Advocate?
My daughter is a 5th grader, reading at the 2nd grade level. The school has finally agreed to test her for services, but said we had to sign some kind Continue Reading →
Avoiding Mistakes: Back to School Series 2018
Are you remembering the frustrations, disappointments, and mistakes made during the previous school year? Missteps getting you down? Everyone makes mistakes. parents independent experts advocates evaluators school districts But, the Continue Reading →
If You Have a Dispute, Litigation is the Last Resort
We requested that our son be put in an inclusion classroom at his home school. The school denied our request. We don’t have an attorney. What can we do? Should Continue Reading →
Like Mother, Like Son by Two Self-Advocates
We hear many stories about struggling special ed students and their parents’ attempts to advocate for them. We’re always happy to hear the success stories and the amusing stories that Continue Reading →
Effective Advocacy Strategies – Automatic in Real-Time!
Good advocates practice, practice, practice effective advocacy strategies! From Michigan Advocate Heather Eckner – Effective advocates, who are seasoned in using tactics and strategies at IEP meetings, know what to Continue Reading →
The Lowdown on Gearing Up for Summer Camp
Having Fun – Building Skills – Making Friends You know the importance of summer learning. If your summer plans are not already in place, it’s time to figure out how Continue Reading →
