FAQ
Most frequently questions
An advocate is someone who is knowledgeable in special education laws and procedures. Anyone can be an advocate so it’s important to make sure that you are hiring someone who has the background and experience needed to guide you through the process of securing the appropriate supports and services for your child.
Our advocates have worked in the public school system and understand special education law and district policies. Our goal is to be efficient and effective in obtaining services for students.
I always recommend parents speak with an advocate from the initial stages. It’s better to have a good plan in place than to have to try to resolve problems that could have been avoided.
Parents should find an advocate they trust as this process is emotional and can be pretty intense. You can find links to directories in our resource section.
It is also highly recommended to seek an advocate if you are having issues with a school. We also work with families on filing state level complaints and due process.
This is a very common question! There are many people offering tutoring (college students, certified teachers, people with experience in the academic area) so it’s important to understand your child’s need.
Your child may only need facilitation with the assignments or someone to guide them through the lessons. For students who are struggling in a specific area, it is best to find someone qualified and experienced. Our tutors are certified teachers with teaching experience. They are able to identify your child’s areas of strength and support areas of weakness.
Most of our families choose the advocacy route but some families prefer to do consultation services.
We review all relevant documents, create a plan of action for the family and then meet to discuss the plan. Parents will then use the plan to work with the school. Sometimes parents just want to ensure that their child’s plan is appropriate and this is a good option for that.