Student and Family Advocacy
Advocacy is a partnership between the advocate and the family to ensure that both the family and the child receive the needed support, education, and resources to address academic, social, psychological and emotional obstacles and achieve success.
Provide an effective voice for children who face obstacles in school
Serve as a collaborative and dedicated member of the student’s team to ensure the student receives the best support services
Supply support in a case management style and act as a liaison between family and school officials and administration
Work to improve the student’s social, psychological, and academic functioning and maximize family well-being
Offer individual parent coaching
Educate and mentor family members about interventions and available options
Explain available support services and help identify those which align with student's needs
Assist parents with correspondence with the school and accompany parents to school meetings, including IEP, CST and 504 meetings
Identify and help to implement emotional support and practical solutions
