Our Services

Participation in School Meetings:

Our trained ARD/IEP meeting Facilitators has experience in both public and private schools as well as in a special education law office, and is perfectly positioned to be an effective advocate for your child and a comforting support for you throughout the entire process.

Should the family choose to hire the advocate, a thorough review of records will be completed as well as communication with, outside providers (physicians, psychiatrists, therapists, etc.) as well as members of the child’s educational team or school attorney, when applicable. Prior to the meeting, the family will have a final face-to-face prep meeting so the advocate can share the meeting process with the parents, clarify the goals of the meeting and answer any remaining questions. The family will leave the meeting feeling confident that their child will be properly represented. They will know that the school advocate truly knows their child’s needs and that she has thoroughly reviewed all of the recommendations from the advocates to create a reasonable and attainable plan for reaching the child’s goals. Then, the advocate will accompany the family to the school meeting to share clinician recommendations and work with the team to craft the IEP (goals, accommodations, services, and placement) and help negotiate any remaining and/or unresolved issues. If the situation reaches the point that the advocate believes the family requires attorney involvement, she will make referrals to area attorneys so the family can learn about additional options such as mediation and due process.

SCHOOL OBSERVATIONS

We can go to your child’s school and observe your child in the academic setting and during those difficult-to-navigate unstructured times such as lunch and recess. While at the school,

We can interview your child’s teachers in order to gain additional information that is often very useful in the advocacy process. Depending upon the needs of the case, the observation may include a written report of the findings and educational recommendations.

“BEHIND-THE-SCENES” COACHING

Sometimes parents prefer to go to meetings alone, and that’s OK! Now, you can take advantage of our “behind-the-scenes” assistance. Our advocate will review your documents, provide feedback, answer your questions, give you “language” to use at the meeting, and help you anticipate what will happen at the meeting. After the meeting, the advocate can review the draft IEP and provide feedback.

IEP AUDIT

Our advocate will thoroughly inspect your child’s IEP and provide a detailed analysis that you can use to prepare for your next IEP. In order to most effectively provide feedback, previous IEPs will be reviewed along with current and past evaluations and school data.

EVALUATION/PROTOCOL REVIEW AND EXPLANATION

Do your eyes glaze over when the school team discusses the evaluation results? Our advocate, who worked as a school psychologist for 13 years, will meet with you to review your child’s evaluations and explain the results in a way that actually makes sense! You can then use this information to better understand your child’s needs and to be more prepared for your next meeting. In situations where there is concern regarding the administration and/or test scoring, our advocate can re-score tests to ensure accuracy.

Our Protocol Review service can also be utilized by other advocates and parent attorneys.

COMPENSATORY EDUCATION REVIEW

Do you believe that your child has missed out on needed educational opportunities and services? What do you do when your school district fails to provide what your child with special needs should have received? The loss of services can have profound consequences and can limit your child’s opportunities in the future.

Compensatory education can be a critical remedy for the deprivation of a free, appropriate public education. As a form of relief, compensatory education requires the school district to provide or fund services to “compensate” for earlier deprivations of a child’s right to a free, appropriate public education.

If you believe your child may be entitled to compensatory education services our advocate can review the documents to determine if there is sufficient information to build a case. Depending on the situation, the advocate can help you obtain these services, or will refer you to an attorney who specializes in this area

Book Your Free Consultation!

This free 30-minute phone consultation will allow you to share an overview of the situation, learn about the services that can be provided, and discuss potential ways our advocate might be able to assist your family.

BOOK YOUR CONSULTATION TODAY!

What To Expect?

STEP ONE

When you call SEAAS, one of our highly trained Family Child Advocates will warmly greet you and guide you through the intake process. You will have the opportunity to discuss your concerns and learn all the ways in which we can provide services for your child. The Family Child Advocate will determine the next best step for your child.

An appointment will be made for an in-depth consultation with a consultant who best fits your child’s needs.

STEP TWO

During the in-depth consultation, the Advocate will strategize with the Family regarding the next appropriate steps and create a plan of support

STEP THREE

Based on the information provided, a plan will be created and implemented.

STEP FOUR

That Easy! Watch your child blossom as he or she reaches their full potential!