Students First Advocacy
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Understand
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Explain the Individual Education Plan (IEP) process
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Decode jargon that is rarely explained to parents
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Explain school evaluations and procedures
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Breakdown reports
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Review IEPs and documents before signing
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Review parental rights and protections
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Advise parents about services, programs, and accommodations to support the child in school
Organize
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Listen to your concerns and help clarify priorities
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Review and organize all documentation
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Document discussions and concerns
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Follow up on action items from meetings
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Check documents for accuracy and completion
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Suggest teaching methods or strategies to implement
Prepare
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Devise advocacy strategies
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Prepare parents for school meetings
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Debrief with parents before and after meetings
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Draft written communications to school officials
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Empower parents to advocate for their child
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Work with educators to develop appropriate goals
Support
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Facilitate discussions and meetings
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Attend meetings with parents
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Help keep focus on the child during meetings
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Connect with school staff and officials on parents' behalf
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Ease stress by taking care of the details for parents
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Conduct classroom observations