- Attend IEP and/or school meetings
- Develop appropriate IEP's and 504 Plans
- Determine whether a FBA and BIP are warranted
- Help get appropriate services for their disabled children
- Letters to school district
- Help get appropriate testing for their child paid for by the school district
- Understand the differences between Special Education (IDEA), 504 Plans, SST, and NCLB (No Child Left Behind)
- Work with their school to develop an appropriate education for their disabled child
- Learn what accommodations and modifications are appropriate for their child
- Learn about their children's rights and that they are equal partners in their child's education
- Learn how to encourage schools and teachers to follow the special education and disability laws
- Teach teachers about their children's disabilities
- Understand what their school should be doing for their disabled children
- Determine whether their child qualifies for special education services
- Convince the school to test their child for disabilities
- Convince the school to develop positive behavior plans
- Write meaningful letters
- Request their child's educational records
- Document cases
- Recommend treatment and therapy options
- OCR complaints when the district violates your child’s civil right
- Compliance complaints when the district fails to provide services
- Help by giving general advice and recommendations.
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