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 This issue of the Special Ed Advocate is Back to School Session 2: Mistakes People Make - Advocates.             An advocate (who is often the parent of a child with          special needs) can provide invaluable assistance to parents trying          to make their way through the complexities of special education law and          procedures. Anxious about this school year?  Remembering the frustrations, disappointments, and mistakes made in the past? Caution! Learn how to avoid unnecessary mistakes! Find out  what advocates should do to keep a cool head and apply informed judgment  every step of the way in the special ed process. We hope you will forward this series to other friends, families, or colleagues. |