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"Eryn made us aware of several issues that were not even on our radar.
Thank goodness we gave her services a shot!"- Shannon, Los Angeles
Our IEP & 504 Plan Advocacy Services
We are dedicated to helping you and your child's school team create, implement, and maintain IEP's & 504 plans with integrity. Our goal through this process is to ensure meaningful educational, social-emotional and functional progress and successful outcomes for your child.
Student File Review
We analyze and review all special education documents alongside the parents. These include:
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student study team (SST) meeting notes
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IEP’s and 504 plans
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progress report review
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school based assessments
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outside provider assessments
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report cards
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Due Process casefile review*
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observation reports
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functional behavior analysis (FBA’s)​
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formal letters
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prior written notices
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settlement agreements*
Strategic Planning
We use strategic planning to predict and prevent many of the common mistakes our clients face. This process includes:
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Reviewing historical data
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Documenting current needs
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Planning transitions between schools
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Planning transitions starting at age 14
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Vocational planning
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Home and community service support
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College preparations
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Planning necessary behavioral interventions
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Encouraging mental health services
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Receiving quality-independent evaluations
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Developing proper inclusion support
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IEP/504 Plan Advocacy
We provide full-service IEP/504 Plan support to all of our clients:
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Pre-IEP/504 Plan planning
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Identifying specific student needs
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IEP/504 Plan development
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Post-IEP/504 Plan support
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IEP/504 Plan implementation monitoring
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Review/analysis of IEP goals
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college preparations
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planning necessary behavioral interventions
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encouraging mental health services
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receiving quality independent evaluations
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developing proper inclusion support
Meeting Assistance
We provide comprehensive meeting support to all of our clients. This includes:
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IEP and 504 Plan meeting attendance with parents
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Reviewing parental concerns and planning next steps
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Reviewing any concerns identified by the advocate
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Promoting action steps and reframing opportunities vs. emotional responses
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Properly documenting any identified, undocumented concerns
Communication & Support
We know that communication is key, but that it also needs to be strategic and specific. That's why we:
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Draft IEP input letters with parents
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Provide physician letter support
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Draft parent IEP participation,
facilitation/agendas
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Help support student IEP participation
when appropriate
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Pre/Post IEP documentation facilitation
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private service/community provider liaison
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general documentation facilitation
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general team communication support
Consultations
We support parents by providing virtual and in-person consultations to review:
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where you are on the journey
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what your fears and worries are for child
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what issues you have with your child's school
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review how we can help you
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review any educationally related documents you may have questions
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community resources
