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Special Education Advocate


Secrets to Successful Communication with your School and/or District: Advice from an Educational Advocate
Over the last couple of weeks, we have had a lot of questions about communication with the school team. Parents are frustrated that they...

Phillip M. Winston
Feb 4, 20244 min read
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Help! I Think My Child Needs a 1:1 Paraprofessional
We have seen a huge number of questions and comments in various Facebook groups regarding 1:1 paras/paraprofessionals. As with other...

Phillip M. Winston
Jan 28, 20242 min read
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IEP & 504 Accommodations: “We don’t do that here” and other statements you should never hear.
What exactly does an accommodation for a student with a disability mean? The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) uses the...

Phillip M. Winston
Jan 21, 20243 min read
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Don’t Let a School Talk You Out of a Request for an Evaluation for a Suspected Disability: Advice from a Special Education Advocate
How a special education advocate can help you get the support you need from a school or district

Phillip M. Winston
Jan 14, 20243 min read
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You Need a Special Education Advocate: Why building a relationship with an advocate before there's an emergency is advantageous.
Why everyone needs a special education advocate

Phillip M. Winston
Jan 7, 20242 min read
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