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Advocacy 101 - Know What You are Talking About At a minimum, know about the disability; state law, federal law, case law; procedural safeguards, effective communication; the child's rights; the rights and responsibilities of the parent; state education standards; writing educational goals that are specific, measurable, timely, and address the child's behavioral, academic, social and emotional needs; understand the evaluations and progress monitoring reports. Don't wait for an emergency. Don't wait until the child is failing. If you have gotten as far as reading this page you already know there is a problem. Collect information about the problem, about the solution, and about the special education process, before putting things in place that may not benefit the child, and may be difficult or time consuming to undo later. Be an informed participant in the process.
New Hampshire Parent Information Center - Click on Special Education, then Training Sessions, then Volunteer Advocate Program Wrightslaw Boot Camps and workshops - Training classes on CDs Self Advocacy Class online - Partners in Policy Making - free
Legal Rights of Children with Epilepsy in School & Child Care: An Advocate's Manual (PDF) - Prepared by Leslie Seid Margolis, Managing Attorney, Maryland Disability Law Center Education Advocacy:A Self-Help Tutorial for Parents - Prepared by Leslie E. Packer Navigating the School System - information and worksheets - Brain Injury Partners Taking Action - A Step by Step Guide to Becoming a Self-Advocate & Making a Difference - United Spinal Association Archived Medicaid 101 Series - Training and Advocacy Support Center - National Disability Rights Network
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to Choose an Advocate - by Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates |
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