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IEP Meeting: Who’sWho?
The Advocate
The lines of communication have faltered on both sides. Parents of a child with a disability have reached their tolerance point. Due to their emotions over their child’s education, perhaps, they aren’t able to effectively communicate their concerns to the IEP team. In attempt to have their concerns vocalize appropriately; many parents will hire a resource known as an educational advocate for their child. The advocate will negotiate on their behalf at IEP meetings.
Advocates are an effective resource for parents who feel overwhelmed at an IEP meeting. Advocates aren’t cheap but are usually worth the money during tense discussions. The advocate’s job is to fight for child without emotions. Advocates are on your child’s side and they don’t worry about hurting someone’s feelings. Also, they have extensive knowledge about state and federal special education laws.
Some advocates are parents with special needs children. They remember the frustration of an IEP meeting. They became advocates to aid other families in their fight to gain more resources at school. Advocates are employed by law firms to assist in due process cases. Advocates can be employed non profit organizations that are interested in ensuring that children with special needs receive a proper, appropriate education.
School system have parent liaison to assist parents with IEP matters such as placement and transition services. School systems don’t want communication to falter between parents and school personnel. Also, state agencies provide assistance to parents of children with special needs.
Just remember, you aren’t alone.
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