Educational Advocacy
Defenders of Children fiercely advocates for children with education-related issues. Our educational advocates are seasoned professionals called in to help when a child is not receiving services in school to which they are entitled, not making educational progress, and/or their IEPs are not being followed.
Issues we may be able to assist with, upon determination of case eligibility:
- Parent Support and help navigating the Special Education System
- Requesting an evaluation for Special Education Services to determine if your child has a disability
- Getting your child’s IEP (Individual Education Plan) goals met
- Bullying
- Transition Services
- School Resources
- Transgender Rights
- IEP/504 Meetings
- Manifestation/Disciplinary Meetings
- Alternative Dispute Resolution Skills/Filing Complaints
- Behavioral Supports and Discipline
- GED Requirements/Disability Accommodations
- Educational Compliance/Negotiations
- Empowerment Scholarships Accounts (ESAs)
- Children that are dually adjudicated, have mental health diagnosis, addiction and sex offences
- Children involved with Department Child Safety, the Court and Probation Systems
☑ System Navigation
☑ Civil Rights Advocacy
☑ Education Advocacy
☑ Advocacy in the DDD System
☑ Behavioral Health Advocacy
☑ Complex Case Management
☑ Parent Training