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