Advocacy for Parents and Families
Navigating special education is not always easy, and it's helpful to have someone with experience guiding you as you work with your child's school and/or IEP team. We offer advocacy support (not legal advice) to parents and family members on a sliding fee scale. The first hour is always free!
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​Advocacy supports may include:
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Understanding Special Education Processes
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IEP/504 Reviews
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IEP/504 Meeting Support
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Generating Questions for School Teams
For more information, email Dr. Teri Marx at teri.marx@placellc.org
Free Resources
Here are some resources you can use to better understand your child's rights under federal law, including what the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act are, why we need them to be enforced, and how to take action, today.
What is Special Education?
What is Special Eduation? This document serves as a guide to to protecting special education, including IDEA, 504, & the Department of Education.
Why is IDEA Important?
There’s a push to move IDEA oversight away from the U.S. Department of Education, which may have significant impacts on your child's rights. This fact sheet gives insight into the risks and why IDEA is important.
Actions to Take Today
We know it’s vital to keep our IDEA programs running smoothly to ensure students with disabilities continue to get a free and appropriate education. So, what do you do now?
Instagram Stories
The more people who have this information, the better. Here's a series of Instagram stories you can share so your family and friends can have actionable talking points for calling their reps.
LRE
Get all the information you need to advocate for your child being educated in the Least Restrictive Environment.
Summer Activity Routine
With summer fast approaching, this resource gives you step-by-step guidance for setting your family up for success!