EDUCATION ADVOCACY
Education Advocacy
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Parent Support Arizona assists students with a wide range of educational needs including:
Learning Disabilities - Dyslexia - Dysgraphia - Dyscalculia - ADHD - AUTISM
PANS / PANDAS - Anxiety - Speech Impairments - Social skills deficits
Emotional / Behavioral difficulties - Complex Health Needs
We Can Help You Find Your Way By...
Connecting You With An Advocate
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Navigating the special education system can be very difficult, and Parent Support Arizona is here to help. The advocates we contract with understand the special education system, the terminology the schools use and can help you simplify the information so it is easier to understand and you can be informed and empowered while discussing your child's educational needs. Additionally each educational advocate is a member of the Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates (COPAA), a national organization supporting advocates and families.
Identifying Local Providers to Evaluate Your Child
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Arizona is home to hundreds of doctors, therapists and other clinicians who work with families to identify physical, social, emotional and cognitive disabilities. With so many options, how do you know where to begin? Parent Support Arizona can assist you in connecting with local providers who are experts in their field, and are ready to help you identify what your child's needs are.
Reviewing / Requesting Education Evaluations
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Reviewing and understanding educational evaluations can be daunting. The terminology used is often unfamiliar to parents, and as a result they feel unprepared to put the information into action. If you would like help understanding your child's educational evaluations or how to use this information to identify appropriate supports please contact us, we are here to help.
Reviewing / Developing Your Child's IEP / 504 Plan
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An individual education plan (IEP) is part of the special education process. This plan is a written agreement between you and your child’s school that outlines the special education services, supports and accommodations the school has agreed to provide. This document is important because any services or supports not specifically listed in the plan are not guaranteed and the school may not be obligated to provide.
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A 504 plan is a formal plan that is put in place to ensure that child with a disability who may not qualify for an special education services has equal access to an education. Under a 504 Plan your child may receive accommodations and modifications even if they do not qualify for special education.
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Advocates can help you understand, develop and review these plans to ensure your child has an opportunity to receive a free appropriate public education and has the supports they need to be successful in school. Contact us and we'll connect you with an advocate that can help.