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    Special Education Advocacy: Empowering Families in Education

    Special Education Advocacy: Empowering Families in EducationSpecial Education Advocacy: Empowering Families in EducationSpecial Education Advocacy: Empowering Families in EducationSpecial Education Advocacy: Empowering Families in Education

    Special Education Advocates play a crucial role in helping parents secure a Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) that is tailored to their child's unique needs, ensuring compliance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and the development of an Individualized Education Program (IEP).

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    Special Education Advocacy: Empowering Families in Education

    Special Education Advocacy: Empowering Families in EducationSpecial Education Advocacy: Empowering Families in EducationSpecial Education Advocacy: Empowering Families in EducationSpecial Education Advocacy: Empowering Families in Education

    Special Education Advocates play a crucial role in helping parents secure a Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) that is tailored to their child's unique needs, ensuring compliance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and the development of an Individualized Education Program (IEP).

    Get Started Today
    A black notebook with "FAPE Free Appropriate Public Education" in yellow text on a dark wooden desk.

    Our Mission

    As Special Education Advocates, our mission is to empower families navigating the complex world of special education. We provide the resources and support needed to ensure every child receives a Free Appropriate Public Education tailored to their unique needs.

    Records Review Package

    The data review package includes reviewing up to 3 years of your child's educational records and private records, such as independent evaluations, therapy notes, and letters of recommendation from medical and service providers. I cross reference all documents that you provide and provide a detailed summary and Advocate Recommendations Report. The Advocate Recommendation Report serves as your blueprint for communication with school and district staff and how to advocate for your child in IEP or 504 meetings. 

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    Single Meeting Advocacy Services

    The Single Meeting Package includes the review and summary of up to 3 years of your child's records. In place of the Advocate Recommendations Report, I will co-write your Parental Concerns Letter. The Parental Concerns Letter gets input directly into the IEP document ensuring your voice is heard and your concerns are addressed. 


    I will attend and advocate for your child in one virtual meeting. This meeting MUST be scheduled with my input on available dates and times. 


    I will assist in writing and responding to up to 8 email communications leading up to the IEP meeting.


    You will receive a copy of the transcribed IEP meeting through the recording app I utilize. A summary of the meeting is also provided with the link. This is a great tool to ensure that everything discussed in the meeting either gets input into the IEP as agreed up OR you receive Prior Written Notice for things agreed upon or refused. 

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    Full Advocacy Services

    The Full Advocacy Package is for parents who are at the beginning of their journey with their child who needs Special Education and Related Services. It is also for families whose voices are not being heard and have become overwhelmed by the process. 


    Full Advocacy Services include Records Review of up to 3 years of records from your childs school and outside providers, draft letters and provide correspondence directly with school and district staff, attend and advocate at up to 3 virtual meetings in a one year period, and assist in creating annual goals and accommodations. 


    Other serves that are included in this package include referrals and recommendations to other professional service providers, links to resources, parent training, and assistance in filing State Complaints if necessary to protect your parental rights and your child's rights. 


    Federal laws permit advocates to access your child's records and speak on your behalf with your signed consent. This frees up your time and energy from the mundane and tedious parts of advocacy. Parents are always included in communication via email and do make all major decisions with advisement. 

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    I began advocating for my own children over 16 years ago and have served the community as a Special Education Advocate professionally for nine years. Six years ago, I became disabled due to cancer, which has deepened my understanding of the struggles that many students face, especially those with IEPs under IDEA. I sometimes rely on technology and accommodations in my work and daily life. Email is my preferred method of contact. 


    In the upcoming months, I do plan on training and hiring additional advocates to better support families in navigating special education challenges. Stay tuned!

    Tanya Schlegel

    tanya.schlegel@specialeducationadvocate.us

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