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You are on the way to understanding your child's rights, protecting their well being and helping to set a course for the best possible success in their future. Be Proud! Be Brave! Be Determined!
We are dedicated to promoting children's health, well-being, and educational success through strong parent(s), family, and community involvement.
As Special Education Advocates, we bridge the gap between educators and parents to fill an important role in the lives of children with special needs and disabilities.
As mediators and problem solvers for MyAdvocate.Rocks, we will help children with special needs to receive individualized attention and spend as much time as possible in the least restrictive environment.
With more than 6 million U.S. children who qualify for special education services each year because of a physical or emotional impairment, intellectual disability or disorder that makes learning more difficult for children with disabilities, who are often put back into the closet by the uninformed, ill advised administrator and general education teacher. With a natural talent for communication, an appreciation for diversity and a background in specialized training, special-education MyAdvocate.Rocks will make a difference in the lives of children.
As your Advocates, we are here for your child.
- (1) Attend IEP meetings with you, help you get services and develop a better IEP.
- (2) Insure your school district complies with state and federal laws.
- (3) You and your child deserve respect and necessary support from your school district, we guide and assist you in obtaining both.
- (4) The IEP is vital to your child's growth. Are you being properly informed with facts or left in the dark after a meeting?
- (5) Learn about your rights, take control and use the power you have under IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act).
- (6) Never tolerate being ignored by administrators and learn how to request assistance by various school district board members.
- (7) Understand the law about appropriate accommodations and modifications written into your child's IEP.
- (8) Determine if the school district has placed your child in the appropriate grade level or program based up the IEP. Do not assume the school district is always in compliance.
- (9) As necessary or required by law, make sure appropriate testing has been preformed. Often outside private professionals are paid for by the school district.
You may review and download my "Professional Resume" by clicking here:
Read More... Antoinette J. Napoli-Pugh and downlad Professioanl PDF Resume
Please consider using our services for your clients. Click on "Contact Antoinette" link below to contact her.
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As Special Education Advocates, we bridge the gap between educators and parents to fill an important role in the lives of children with special needs and disabilities. With 30 years of exposure and countless hours of being directly involved with parents, students, co-teachers, medical advisors, district representative and other legal representatives, your team is complete with us at your side.
Your clients' costs can be reduced by having records reviewed by someone who knows the process and does not need to learn on the job. We limit the possibility of missing opportunities to provide your client every possible service and advantage to securing a proper education.
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) provides that parents are entitled to have “other individuals who have knowledge or special expertise regarding the child, including related services personnel as appropriate” with them at IEP meetings. (1) In other words, such “other individuals” can be advocates who are experts on your child’s diagnosis, testing methodologies or meet the requirements of 504 plans and IEPs. As advocates, we can help you prepare for an IEP meeting, accompany you to the meeting and take notes and assist you with interpreting test results.
As an expert advocates, we are professionals who have received training and have substantial experience from being in the field of education. As professional witnesses or experts in the field of Special Education, on-hand classroom experiences and broad exposure to classroom settings, parent interactions and school district policies can provide an added leverage to your client's direct knowledge and insight to providing positive outcomes.
As a Professional Expert Witness and Advocate, we:
- (1) Attend IEP meetings to help you obtain services and develop a better IEP.
- (2) Insure the school district complies with state and federal laws.
- (3) The IEP is vital to your clients' well being and education. Are you being properly informed with facts or left in the dark after a meeting?
- (4) Understand the how to apply the laws and rights through appropriate accommodations and modifications written into an IEP.
- (5) Determine if the school district has placed your client in the "Least Restrictive Environment" (LRE), appropriate grade level or program based up the IEP. Do not assume the school district is always in compliance.
- (6) As necessary or required by law, make sure appropriate testing has been preformed. Often outside private professionals are paid for by the school district.
- (7) Assist in compiling information for depositions, reports, fair hearings, and/or meditations.
You may review and download my "Professional Resume" by clicking here:
Read More... Antoinette J. Napoli-Pugh and downlad Professional PDF Resume
Please consider using our services for your clients. Click on "Contact Antoinette" link below to contact her.
Schedule Appointment