We are Los Angeles area parents of an exceptionally happy and bright nine year old son who also happens to be a child with special education needs. Since his birth in 2001, he has had feeding therapy, speech therapy, occupational therapy, educational therapy, recreational therapy, adaptive physical education and a behavior plan for off task behavior. Due to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), our son was able to receive services in Los Angeles so that he could prosper in a normal classroom setting. None of this has been easy.
Read More...What is IDEA 2004?
IDEA 2004 stands for “Individuals with Disabilities Education Act of 2004”. This law was established to make sure children with disabilities have access to public education with the assistance of services. These services enable the child to continue their education in order to prepare them for life as an adult. As a result of this law, children with disabilities are given the opportunity to receive intervention services related to their disability to help them access the public school curriculum.
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Special Education Advocates or IEP Advocates help parents attain special education services for their child with a disability from their public school system. They do so by familiarizing themselves with the special education process. Please be aware, advocates are not attorneys. However, advocates are extremely helpful in IEP meetings to assist in the negotiation process between parents and their school. The Advocate can provide information about special education options and requirements and can help seek specific services or programs. The advocate knows local schools resources and can see solutions others might not.
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