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*To expedite your request, call a Educational Advocacy Representative today (805) 384-1555
Why Educational Advocacy?
- Is your child failing classes?
- Does your child’s behavior interfere with their education?
- Has your school put a plan of action into effect to help your child succeed?
- Does your child have frequent suspensions?
- Does your child have an IEP or 504 Plan that isn’t working?
- Are you considering out of home placement for your child?
- One hour free consultation.
WHO WE ARE
United Parents is a parent run, nonprofit, professional organization providing services to families with special needs children. Children with emotional, mental and/or behavioral disorder sometime require specific educational services in order to receive a “free and appropriate education (FAPE)”.
EDUCATION LAW
School Districts must follow the law and take certain steps to assist students. Testing assessments, and recom- mendations are sometimes confusing for parents and caregivers. Frequently, there is not enough time at scheduled meetings for detailed explanations and recommendations. Educational Advocates are trained in educational law and mediation.
OUR ADVOCATES
Our Educational Advocates take the time to review and explain procedures, results. We are not attorneys, but participate in on-going trainings and conferences to stay current with legislation and changes in procedures. Most importantly, we have worked with school districts on behalf of our own children as well as other students. We are familiar with eligibilities, services available, Positive Behavior Supports, and are available to attendnIEPs or other scheduled meetings.
HOW WE WORK
Educational Advocates work collaboratively with school and agency staff. Disagreements are handled in a way that is respectful to everyone with our goal being collaborative negotiation.
SECURING YOUR CHILD’S FUTURE
Best of all, you will learn to advocate yourself so you can insure your child of ongoing academic success.
Our Advocates can assiist you to:
• Identify your child’s strengths.
• Identify areas your child requires assistance.
• Know what subjects your child likes and why.
• Know what services are available.
• Be clear about your child’s educational goals.
• Customize and educational plan.
• Have clear, measurable outcomes.
• Determine short term, long term AND
transitional goals.
• Follow up to insure the plan is working.
• Be an effective advocate for your child.
• Be aware of changes in education laws affecting children with disabilities.
Should you have specific questions as it relates to your child, please feel free to call us and request to speak to a representative from our Educational Advocacy department. We can also do an application over the phone. * Please note that representatives are in and out of the office due to the nature of their work. If that’s the case, any United Parents staff member can take a message and someone will get back to you promptly. See habla espanol.
Call United Parents today for more information (805) 384-1555