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Maureen Brown 5/18/22 Maureen Brown 5/18/22

College Planning For Students with Disabilities

How is College Planning different when your child has learning challenges? Learn the information to gather during the college search process and the steps to take during the disability services application process.

Maureen Brown 4/25/22 Maureen Brown 4/25/22

Wilderness Programs: Myth vs Fact

This blog is about the untruths, fake news, and misinformation that are out there about Wilderness Therapy Programs. The problem with the lies, fake news and misinformation is that although it may be interesting to read, it is never the whole story. This blog is an attempt to get at more of the truth and unpack some of the misconceptions that abound online. You may have read stories about wilderness therapy abuse and controversy, but we hope you'll consider the other side of the story.

Maureen Brown 3/23/22 Maureen Brown 3/23/22

Criteria for Extended School Year Know your rights.

It’s only when all factors are considered should extended school year should be considered. Remember you are part of your child’s team and you have important information about your child’s learning.

Maureen Brown 2/1/22 Maureen Brown 2/1/22

WHAT IS A THERAPEUTIC BOARDING SCHOOL?

Do you need help finding a therapeutic placement for your child? Book a consultation now. asktheadvocate.org

Maureen Brown 1/4/22 Maureen Brown 1/4/22

Is the school responsible to fund residential placement?

Residential Placements and legal history.

Maureen Brown 1/4/22 Maureen Brown 1/4/22

New Things Happening…

New Year, New Services.

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Maureen Brown 11/28/21 Maureen Brown 11/28/21

Have you been told by your child’s IEP team we use an “eclectic approach to reading”?

Your child is entitled to research based reading services. An electric approach can be confusing for students with dyslexia. It should be Muti-sensory, and have a proven success rate. If you are told by the district, we get to pick what service we use ask them to put in writing what methodology they are using. The reading instruction also needs to be taught by a specialist that has a certification in the program not simply “trained”. Ask questions, and remember you are an equal member of the team and your input is extremely valuable.

Maureen Brown 11/15/21 Maureen Brown 11/15/21

Purpose of Special Education?

As parents your child with a disability on an IEP is entitled to attend school until they are 22 or until you accept a diploma. Do not be in a rush to have them graduate if they are not yet ready.