Special Education Advocacy Resources
The Art of Advocacy: A Parent’s Guide to a Collaborative IEP Process
It takes more than gathering records, reciting research or the law to be a successful advocate for your child.
Come learn the Art of Advocacy in this Amazon #1 Best Seller and up-level your advocacy skills. Click here.
Extended School Year ESY: One Size Doesn’t Fit All
Did you know ESY services need to be individualized for your child?
Click here for the ESY eGuide. Click for video, 5 Ways to Say No To One-Size ESY. Click for video, Shocking Truths About ESY.
Model for Managing Complex Change
There are 5 main components that need to be in place in order to have successful change.
Is your school district missing any of these critical components? Click here for the infographic and article.
Resolving Conflicts: Beneath The Tip of The Iceberg
Discover how to stop arguing about the tip of the iceberg issues and get down to people’s underlying interests (beneath the iceberg) to resolve disagreements. Click here for handout.
Instead of thinking your child has many gifts despite their disabilities, could you think my child has many gifts, including their disabilities? Click here.
Special Education Advocacy Tip:
Asking For The Written Policy Isn’t Enough!
Parents are often told to ask for a copy of a policy the school district refers to. However, it’s also necessary to read the Rules and Regulations. Click here.
Additional Special Education Advocacy Resources
Special Education Advocacy Video Playlist on my YouTube channel, Collaborative Special Education Advocacy. Click here for the videos.
Paper Trails, Letter Writing & Documentation
Special education attorney, Pete Wright’s website has a wealth of information for parents. This collection of articles reminds parents of the importance of the advocacy paper trail. Click here.
Candace Cortiella founder of this powerful special education advocacy organization has developed many valuable products, and services for families and advocates. Find examples of state complaints, IDEA resources and much more. Click here.
The Center for Appropriate Dispute Resolution in Special Education (CADRE)
CADRE is the National Center on Appropriate Dispute Resolution in Special Education on behalf of the Office of Special Education Programs at the U.S. Department of Education. Families and educators will find a variety of resources to help resolve special education disputes. Click here.
IEP Resources
IEP Meetings Made Easier
Learn how to simplify your prep for your IEP meetings, 10 must-dos during IEP meetings, and how to make life better after IEP meetings. Click here for the eGuide.
Special Education Advocacy Tip:
Questions to Ask About Your Child’s Progress Report
If your child’s Progress Report does not tell you very much useful information, ask questions about the progress your child is or isn’t making. Click here.
IEP goals need to be measurable AND meaningful for the student. The student needs input on their goals. Click here for the goal template.
Progress Report Checklist
Are you getting meaningful Progress Reports? Learn what to ask for in a Progress Report. Click here for the checklist.
“Hello my name is That Parent.”
A marvelous mug for your morning coffee or evening wine! A variety of sayings and colors of the mug are available. Click here.
What can you do if you disagree with an education record in your child’s file?
Find out the are specific steps to take if you want inaccurate or misleading documents amended or removed from your child’s records. Click here for the eGuide.
Additional IEP Resources
IEP Video Playlist on my YouTube channel, Collaborative Special Education Advocacy. Click here for the videos.
This is a valuable resource from the TIES Center. Click here for the handout. Catch the video of Riki Sabia, the Senior Education Policy Advisor for the National Down Syndrome Congress and myself discussing ways to embed inclusion into your child’s IEP. Click here for the video.
Shelley Moore’s IEP Evidence Log
Shelley describes how to have IEP goals that are Strength-Based, Meaningful, Authentic, Responsive and Triangulated. Click here for her video.
The Short-and-Sweet IEP Overview
The Center for Parent Resources and Information’s brief is available in Spanish and English. Click here to read it.
INCLUSIVE EDUCATION RESOURCES
Hello, my name is That Parent
We need to reclaim the label, “That Parent”. Being That Parent is a good thing. You care about your child and want them to have the education they deserve. Click here for the handout.
7 Ways to Break Down Barriers to Inclusion
Do you want your child to be learning beside friends in general education classrooms? Discover some ways to break down barriers to inclusion. Click here for the eGuide.
Inclusion Is …
As you know, inclusion is more than having a physical space in a general education classroom. Who do you know that needs to read this handout? Click here for a copy.
What to Say About Inclusion
“It would be difficult for your child to keep up with the other students.” You’ve probably heard statements like that. How can you reply? Click here and find out.
Benefits of Inclusion
Are you looking for updated research about the benefits of Inclusion. Just Click here for the handout.
How does the L.H. v. Hamilton 6th Circuit Court Decisions Impact Your Child’s Education?
Do you hear about court cases and wonder how the decisions can be helpful for your child? Click here for more information in this eBook.
Additional Inclusive Education Resources
Inclusion Video Playlist on my YouTube channel, Collaborative Special Education Advocacy. Click here for the videos.
Special Education Is Not A Place: Avoiding Pull-Out Services in Inclusive Schools
Dr. Paula Kluth helps us understand how to support students in general education classrooms with co-teaching, integrated therapy, peer supports, and much more. Click here to read her article.
Achieving Inclusion: What Every Parent Show Know When Advocating For Their Child
Dr. Julie Causton and Dr. Kristi Casa share examples of inclusive education, strategies for parents to use when advocating, and answer frequently asked questions. Click here.
Essential Best Practices In Inclusive Schools
An Essential Best Practices guide was first developed by the Institute on Disability as part of the Beyond Access model demonstration project, funded from 2002-2006 by the U.S.Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs. Learn about the Least Dangerous Assumption and much more! Click here.
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