Advocating 4 Kids

Direct and indirect Advocacy services for children with learning disabilities; workshops and parents trainings on how to effectively advocate for their children

1. Direct consultations: Includes comprehensive review of your child's educational records and a one-on-one in person and phone consultation. You will also receive recommendation and assistance as to how best to proceed in securing appropriate special education services for your child. A written plan of suggestions and procedures will be provided

2. Direct Advocacy Services: Includes comprehensive record review and consultation and attendance to three IEP meeting

3. Email and direct mailing education record review

4. Support or representation in Due Process hearings.

Mrs. Poe visited our home within hours of my first phone call. We now have someone on our side who not only understands the special education system of this area, but who also understands what it is like to be the parent of a special needs child. Our anxiety and frustration rapidly decreased to a normal level. Her knowledge, professionalism and compassion make her an excellent advocate. Tammy-Parent from Virginia Beach

There is no need to face special education issues alone, we help take the stress out of the special education process by helping you feel more confident, focused and in control about you child’s learning needs and experiences.

Our goal is to ensure that children with disabilities receive the services and accommodations necessary to participate in the mainstream of public education and receive equal educational opportunities.

We are well informed in such fields as psychological testing, Speech and Language, Visual and Auditory Processing, Neuro-psychology, and Occupational Therapy services. We reading, analyzing and explain test scores, reports and IEPs, and then applying that knowledge to help achieve the best possible education for your child.

At Advocating 4 Kids we know how to get services your child needs under the law!

Advocating 4 kids has been extremely effective and successful in helping parents obtain the following services:

¨ Obtaining appropriate comprehensive psycho-educational evaluations in all areas suspected disability, as well as evaluations for related service to include Assistive Technology services, and device and Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA) for behavior concerns.

Assisting parents in getting Independent Educational Evaluations (at school’s expense) when they disagree with the district's evaluation of their child’s disability.

Get eligibility for a child's disability when a school has previously refused eligibility

Get children Extended School Year services (ESY) during the summer.

Assisting in Manifestation Reviews

Developing Individual Education Plans (IEP) that are measurable and specific to your child’s disability and specific needs.

Identifying federal and state violations and file complaints to the appropriate agencies.

Ensuring that parents are considered “Full Participates” as required under IDEA regulations in the special education process.

Addressing the needs of students who have behavioral problems.

Assist in due process and mediation proceedings.

Conducting classroom observation and providing feedback on services that are being provided.

Teaching parents “Self-Advocacy” skills.

Identifying and making referrals to appropriate community resources.