Educational Advocacy

At FES, we provide educational advocacy services for individuals that may require an Individualized Education Program (IEP) or 504 Plan as defined by law. We have extensive experience in collaborating with families, self-advocates, teachers, and school district personnel to ensure access to a quality education for children with special needs. We have a thorough understanding of education law and the need to safeguard the rights of the individual.

We assist parents to effectively plan for their child’s educational future and navigate through the school district’s special services system. We can also provide ongoing support by monitoring progress made and accompanying families to meetings as needed.

• Meet with parents to obtain information about their children and provide advice
• Review child’s educational records and evaluation reports
• Analysis of Education Program
• Develop appropriate goals for your child’s specific needs and recommend specially designed instruction to support them
• Attendance at IEP, 504 meetings, and parent-teacher conferences
• Help you to prepare both factually and emotionally for IEP meetings, to ensure a collaborative, positive interaction with school personnel and best-case results for your child
• Provide guidance on follow-up correspondence and accountability