As a school social worker for 29 years, I vividly remember IEP meetings where parents brought advocates. The presence of these advocates had a significant impact, as parents felt empowered and supported by someone who understood what was being discussed and could advocate for their child’s best interests. It completely shifted the dynamics of the meetings. Many parents often felt intimidated and confused during IEP meetings due to unfamiliar language, abbreviations, and phrases. My passion lies in helping parents prepare for these meetings and ensuring they understand what is being discussed. I am deeply committed to advocating for the rights of students with disabilities. I offer a range of services and will provide you with different options. Some of these options include:
\nConsultation with parents regarding Early Intervention and Transitions
\nAssess the needs of your child and provide resources related to early intervention and transitions
\nLetter writing
\nDraft compelling letters to Administrators who receive responses.
\nIEP review and development
\nWrite a new IEP or 504 Plan from scratch, considering not only your child\u2019s official report cards and medical documents but also their personality and your input into what your child needs. Review and provide improvement recommendations of an existing IEP or 504 plan and any additional documents you need to create and enforce an individual education plan for your child.
\nBehavior Plan Analysis -Behavior Intervention Plan
\nReview the Behavior Analysis Plan data and determine if it translates accurately into a Behavior Intervention Plan.
\nWrite State complains
\nPrepare and file state complaints when the school district doesn\u2019t follow the IEP.
\nOnline IEP Meeting Advocacy
\nParticipate in meetings with your school and advocate for your child. Represent your concerns for your students. Assist in navigating the public school system concerning IDEA and the services and accommodations our students need.
\nManifestation Meetings
\nAttend manifestation meetings if your child is at risk of being expelled or forced
\nto change schools.
\nOnline Parent Support Group and Training
\nProvide a monthly parent support group and training related to the various disabilities.
\nSERVICES CAN BE PROVIDED IN ENGLISH OR SPANISH.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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