What does an educational consultant/advocate do?
Our office provides consultant services by utilizing testing, record review, classroom observation, and educational consultation to determine your child’s special needs. We then work with you, school district staff and outside agencies to obtain the services your child requires in order to have a FAPE (Free and Appropriate Public Education). How do I know if my child’s special needs have been fully diagnosed? In instances where school-based assessment data is incomplete or inclusive, we work with the school and request that they provide additional assessments for your child. We also have a wide variety of assessors and clinicians that we can refer you to for additional outside assessment, if necessary. What is an IEP or a 504 plan? An IEP (Individual Educational Program) or a 504 plan is a written plan designed specifically for an eligible child. It is a written agreement between you and your child’s school detailing how your child will be educated. An IEP contains three parts: Present
Related Questions
- My daughter receives services through her Educational Support Team. How do we advocate for alternate assessments during her state and district testing?
- Why do I need the support of my educational supervisor or supervising consultant (referred to as the Proposer on the application form)?
- How Can I Find an Advocate, Evaluator, Educational Consultant, or Attorney?
