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Pat Howey, Advocate and Paralegal
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Pat Howey has a B.A. in Paralegal Studies from Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College and is a member of Lamba Epsilon Chi. She is an Indiana Registered Paralegal, an affiliate member of the Indiana and the American Bar Associations, and a national known parent advocate with over 35 years of experience helping families.

The author of Special Education: Plan and Simple, Special Education, The Commentary series. Pat has numerous articles published on the Wrightslaw website, Ask the Advocate. Pat has been a member of the Wrightslaw Speakers Bureau since 2005 and has presented on special education and advocacy from coast to coast.

Pat is a charter member and past Director of the Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates (COPAA) and a faculty member of the Institute of Special Education Advocacy at the College of William and Mary Law School in Williamsburg, Virginia from 2010 through its closing in 2021. She currently works as a paralegal in the Education Division of Connell, Michael, Kerr Law Firm in Carmel, Indiana.

Pat presents From Emotions to Advocacy programs. In these programs, parents learn how to assess their children's strengths and weaknesses, build healthy working relationships with school personnel, about the "gentle art of disagreeing," and how to participate as equal members of the IEP team.

"Your material was informative and will benefit my law practice. Your thoroughness and your lively presentation made this program a huge success." - Charles Weiner, Esq.

"I loved the two-day seminar by you and Mr. Steedman - it was "just what the doctor" ordered. I know what I need to do - and how to do things more effectively. I feel so empowered! - Florida parent

"Thank you for a wonderful seminar. I learned a tremendous amount and look forward to taking the additional workshop with you next month." - "Soon-to-be" special education parent attorney

"I had the wonderful opportunity to meet you at the COPAA conference. Thank you for sharing your time, energy and expertise with us all."
- From a Parent Training and Information Center (PTI) Education Resource Specialist in CA

"Thanks for your wonderful presentation to my Partners in Policy Making class. I've been using your tips and strategies in IEP meetings - and they work!" - Florida parent

"We were delighted to have Ms. Howey share her education advocacy skills - the support of leaders and advocates like Ms. Howey make our program a success." - Florida PIP Coordinator

"Your seminar has been a godsend for us. I have used practically every technique in dealing with our school district and the results have been incredible." - Parent/College Professor from Arkansas

Articles by Pat Howey

LRE: Does My Child Have a Legal Right to a General Ed Placement?

Male Parapros for Female Students - A Good Idea?

Sad, But True. Decision-maker v. Equal Participant


Does Your Child's Teacher See the IEP?

Preparing for IEP Team Meeting

Advocating in Your Own School District – Pros and Cons

School Says, “No Advanced Classes for Kids with IEPs”

Our Neuro-psycho Never Told Me He Would NOT Be the Evaluator

10 Tips for a Successful School Year

IDEA 2004: What You Need to Know About IEPs for Children with Behavior Problems

My Child is Being Evaluated - What Types of Tests Should I Request?


My Child with LD/ADD is Not Allowed to Play Sports Because of Low Grades
- What Can I Do?

Preparing for IEP Meetings: Providing Information & Sharing Concerns


Preparing for IEP Meetings: What to Do When the School Ignores Your Requests


Understanding the Playing Field: Power Struggles, Meetings, Follow Up Letters


What You Need to Know Before You File a Complaint with the State

Why You Need to Ask "Dumb Questions"

Read more articles by Pat in Ask the Advocate.

Recent
Programs

Red Bluff, CA - From Emotions to Advocacy Training sponsored by Tehama County SELPA. This event is private and organized for the Northern Region of California. Residents of Tehama, Glenn, Butte, Shasta, Trinity, Siskiyou, Modoc, Plumas, Lassen, Sutter, and Yuba Counties only.

Chico, CA - Special Education Law and Advocacy Training sponsored by the Butte County SELPA.

The William & Mary Law Institute of Special Education Advocacy (ISEA - 2021) in Williamsburg, VA.

The William & Mary Law Institute of Special Education Advocacy (ISEA - 2019) in Williamsburg, VA.

Joint Base San Antonio, TX - Private From Emotions to Advocacy Training - Military.

Los Angeles, CA - From Emotions to Advocacy Training sponsored by Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Network of Southern California.

The William & Mary Law Institute of Special Education Advocacy (ISEA - 2018) in Williamsburg, VA.

The William & Mary Law Institute of Special Education Advocacy (ISEA - 2017) in Williamsburg, VA.

Chicago, IL - From Emotions to Advocacy Training
sponsored by Celebrate Differences, The Disability Awareness Center. Speaker: Pat Howey.


The William & Mary Law Institute of Special Education Advocacy (ISEA - 2016) in Williamsburg, VA.

Roanoke, VA - From Emotions to Advocacy Training
sponsored by Pure Ministries and Bonsack Baptist Church.


The William & Mary Law Institute of Special Education Advocacy (ISEA - 2015)
in Williamsburg, VA.


Little Rock, AR - From Emotions to Advocacy Training sponsored by the Arkansas Disability Coalition.

Little Rock AFB, AR - Private Training - sponsored by the Airman and Family Readiness Center. Open to EFMP members of Little Rock Air Force Base. Closed to the public. Speaker: Pat Howey.

Champaign, IL - From Emotions to Advocacy Training sponsored by the Champaign County Down Syndrome Network.

Corpus Christi, TX - From Emotions to Advocacy Training
sponsored by the Autism Spectrum Resource Center.


Olympia, WA - From Emotions to Advocacy Training co-sponsored by South Sound Parent to Parent and Tulalip Tribes.


The William & Mary Law Institute of Special Education Advocacy (ISEA - 2014)
in Williamsburg, VA.


The William & Mary Law Institute of Special Education Advocacy (ISEA - 2013) in Williamsburg, VA.

Sarasota, FL -Private Training - sponsored by the Prader-Willli Syndrome Association (USA)..


The William & Mary Law Institute of Special Education Advocacy (ISEA - 2012) in Williamsburg, VA.

Sarasota, FL - From Emotions to Advocacy Training sponsored by Manasota B.U.D.S. and Family Network on Disabilites of Manatee/Sarasota, Inc.

Charleston, WV - Partners in Policymaking - Private Training.

The William & Mary Law Institute of Special Education Advocacy (ISEA - 2011) in Williamsburg, VA.


Boulder, CO - From Emotions to Advocacy Training sponsored by the Autism Society of Boulder County.

Wheaton (Chicago Area), IL - Private Training - From Emotions To Advocacy training sponsored by SEA200 Special Education Alliance District 200.


St. Paul, MN - From Emotions to Advocacy Training sponsored by the Autism Society of Minnesota.

Savannah, GA - From Emotions to Advocacy Training sponsored by The Matthew Reardon Center.

SOLD OUT
- Greater Toledo/Lucas County, OH - Special Education Law and Advocacy Boot Camp sponsored by The Arc of Lucas County, Autism Society of NW Ohio, Family Information Network of NW Ohio, Lucas County Board of MR/DD, The Ability Center of Greater Toledo, Ohio Support Team, Ohio Coalition for the Education of Children with Disabilities and the Ohio Developmental Disabilities Council.

Cortland, NY - Special Education Law and Advocacy Training sponsored by Resources & Advocacy for Inclusion.

Baltimore, MD - Private Training.

Russellville, AR
- From Emotions to Advocacy Training sponsored by the MiChild Enrichment Center and Friendship Enrichment Center.

Lansing, MI - From Emotions to Advocacy Training co-sponsored by Opportunities Unlimited for the Blind, MVPI and POBC.

Downers Grove, IL - From Emotions to Advocacy Training sponsored by Easter Seals DuPage and the Fox Valley Region.

Charlotte, NC - From Emotions to Advocacy sponsored by The Parker Autism Foundation.

Ft. Lauderdale, FL - Special Education Law & Advocacy Bootcamp
sponsored by the Unicorn Children's Foundation.

Champaign, IL - Special Education Law & Advocacy Training
sponsored by the C-U Autism Network.

Stevensville, MI - Special Education Law & Advocacy Training sponsored by Autism In Berrien County Speaks.

Austin, TX
- Special Education Law & Advocacy Training sponsored by Texas Parent to Parent.

Wilkes-Barre, PA - Special Education Advocacy Training sponsored by S.A.F.E. (Supporting Autism and Families Everywhere).

Rochester, NY - Special Ed Law & Advocacy Training sponsored by Greater Rochester S.A.F.E. (Schools Are For Everyone).

Phoenix, AZ - Wrightslaw Special Ed Law & Advocacy Training Program with co-presenters Wayne Steedman, Pete Wright and Pam Wright at the Eighth Annual Conference of the Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates.

Duluth, GA - Special Education Law & Advocacy Program sponsored by the Autism Society of Georgia.


Other Programs by Pat Howey

  • Special Education Advocacy Training
  • Attorney or Advocate: Which Do You Need?
  • The Gentle Art of Disagreeing
  • Preparing Parents for IEP Team Meetings

    "Changing the World -- One Child at at Time."
  • Wrightslaw Speakers Bureau

    As a member of the Wrightslaw Speakers Bureau, Pat provides training for parents, educators, and others who want to ensure that children receive quality special education services.

    Wrightslaw programs
    are designed to meet the needs of parents, educators, health care providers, advocates, and attorneys who represent children with disabilities.

    Wrightslaw Special Education Law & Advocacy Programs.

    Contact Information

    Patricia L. Howey, B.A., IRP
    POB 117
    West Point, Indiana 47992-0117

    E-mail: specialedconsulting@gmail.com
    Webpage: https://cmklawfirm.com/

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    Created: 04/01/05
    Revised: 06/25/19

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