Update: April 27, 2020: In considering possible waivers as a result of the coronavirus-related school closures, US Department of Education Secretary, Betsy DeVos, announced: "There is no reason for Congress to waive any provision designed to keep students learning." an...

A:  This is a question that I am asked frequently.  While there are similarities between a 504 Plan and IEPs, each have different proviosions.  For students with disabilities there are two federal laws that protect and guarantee their rights: Individuals with...

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Q: “Can our advocate observe my son in the classroom? The school denied my request and said, ‘only the parent can observe.’ ”

A: Not true! Read on…

Members of the IEP Team

The parents and school decide who they want to be on the IEP team, aside from the required mem...

Q: What happens to the education rights of children displaced by natural disasters? 

A: In this issue of the myIEPadvocate.com newsletter learn what education rights the McKinney-Vento Act provides for homeless and displaced children.

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Q:  Just How Effective Can an Advocate Be for Me?

A:  Very effective!  Read what other parents have to say:

According to the latest parent satisfaction survey results:

100% of parents said they are very likely to recommend Amy’s services and workshops to other famili...

Q: “How can hiring a special education advocate help me?"

​A: In many ways! Read on…

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Amy can….

• inform you of your rights and suggest appropriate special education services and programs to meet your student's individual needs. 

• articulate the meanin...

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Review the current IEP: Do you have questions or concerns related to the content of the current IEP? Are goals listed still relevant? Are modifications and accommodations listed still relevant? Over the summer: Has your child made progress? Demonstrated regres...