SPECIAL EDUCATION INSIGHTS
When You Know More,
You Can Ask Better Questions.
Practical guidance from Maureen Brown on IEPs, special education advocacy, BSEA decisions, therapeutic placement, college transition, and the questions families don't always know to ask.
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Recent Insights From Maureen
Practical guidance on IEPs, advocacy, placement, transition, and the decisions families are facing right now.
Why should Educational Consultants see the programs they recommend in person?
Why it is important for an Educational Consultant see the programs they are recommending. It’s essential for those make recommendations to actually see them and get the feel for the programs.
Ask the Advocate Summer Training
Are you wanting to gain more skills to help advocate for your child that has special needs? This is the course for you! It’s self paced and will give you the skills needed to be an amazing advocate for your child.
Click the link, sign up and start your journey.
How to request testing for your child if you suspect a disability.
Request an evaluation for your child now if you suspect they have a disability.
Catastrophic Illness in Children Relief Fund: If you are in MA or NJ your child may be eligible
When your child with a disability requires a significant out of pocket expenses that continue to add up and put your family is a stressful situation please check out this fund if you live in either MA. or NJ.
Looking for the District to fund an out of district placement?
Out if district placements are not easy to obtain with district funding but with the right guidance and support from a well trained educational consultant it’s possible.
Have a Disability? Advance Your Career With Technology
Thanks to the availability of various technologies, people with disabilities can now advance their careers just as easily as anyone else.
MASSACHUSETTS BSEA DECISIONSBSEA Decisions, Without the Legal Jargon.
When a special education dispute in Massachusetts reaches the Bureau of Special Education Appeals, the decisions can tell families a lot about how hearing officers look at evidence, placement, evaluations, stay-put rights, district obligations, and FAPE. Maureen breaks down selected BSEA decisions in plain language so you can understand what happened, why the hearing officer ruled the way they did, and what families can learn from the case.
NEED MORE THAN AN ARTICLE?
Your Child's Situation Isn't Generic.
Your Next Step Shouldn't Be Either.
Articles can help you understand the issue. But your child's records, history, school district, and current situation determine what comes next. If you need help figuring out your next move, start with the level of support you need.
I NEED DIRECTION
Education Strategy Session
A focused 30-minute conversation with Maureen to talk through your situation, understand your options, and decide what to do next.
I NEED MY DOCUMENTS REVIEWED
Document Review + Strategy
Maureen reviews up to two documents before your 30-minute strategy call so you can discuss the records, concerns, and next steps together.
BSEA Decisions from Summer 2026.
How parents can use it to determine how hearing officers make decisions.