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If your child has a disability you need an advocate. Having someone experienced as an extra set of eyes and ears, and as a logical collaborator, can save you from problems down the road.

Many parents assume that if their child is struggling in school, the teacher or the school will notice and take the lead in getting them evaluated. Sometimes that happens, but sometimes it doesn’t.

If you’re a parent trying to figure out whether your child needs a 504 plan or an IEP, you’re not alone. These terms come up often in...

Most special education teachers care deeply about their students. We see their potential, their challenges, and how hard they’re working. We advocate for them within the school system, often fiercely. But we’re also human—and we're working in a system that makes it incredibly difficult to do it all. Let me show you what a “normal" day used to look like for me as an elementary special education teacher.