Special Education Advocacy
​Heather can support parents with the process of either qualifying for a 504 plan or IEP as well as reviewing the 504 plan and IEP to make sure that the school is providing the best possible services and accommodations. Heather can review documents, provide advice, and attend meetings to support parents.
Heather has attended hundreds of IEP's and written hundreds of IEP's. Heather knows what a well written 504 plan and IEP should look like and can make sure that is what the school has provided your student. Heather also knows how to secure a 504 plan or IEP for struggling students since she knows the process and laws inside and out!
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Heather can help parents understand testing results to better understand their student. Additionally, Heather can educate parents so that the parents themselves can find their voice.
How Can I Help?
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~Educate parents about their rights as well as education laws.
~ Review existing 504 plans or IEP's
~ Help draft emails advocating on behalf of your student
~ Attend meetings to support parents with securing proper services
~ Provide referrals to non-public or private schools when necessary
Contact me for more - cisowska@gmail.com
Benefits of Special Education Advocacy
Better Education for Your Student
Working with a special education advocate ensures that your student receives the best educational services possible. All students are entitled to a Free and Appropriate Public Education. I will help parents work with their school district to make sure your student receives all of the services and accommodations necessary to have the best education possible.
Gain Knowledge
I inform parents about their parental rights as well as the laws surrounding services in public education. Parents have much more power than they realize. Understanding what is possible helps parents as they continue to support their student for years to come.
An Expert by Your Side
Parents can feel outnumbered when working with a school and district. I am an expert on your side and will be by your side every step of the way. I will advise you based on my experiences as well as the knowledge I have gained through my schooling and my ongoing research. I also have an extensive network of other educational experts and I can reach out to them or refer you as necessary.
Dispute Resolution
I will support parents find solutions to the problems their student is facing. Whether a student is not making significant gains towards their IEP goals, not receiving proper services, or not being included in general education, I can help parents partner with districts to find a solution.