A special education
advocate helps parents of children with disabilities obtain the education and services to which
their child is entitled. I work with parents to help them understand their child's disability, prioritize
concerns, obtain
appropriate services, and locate
resources. I help develop Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), attend IEP meetings with parents, serve as a resource for
information about the
special education process, and advise parents on how to use the process efficiently to obtain an
appropriate education for their child.
There is no "one size fits all" advocacy plan. Sometimes all parents need is a single consultation appointment
to
get back on track. If we decide more direct advocacy is necessary, I can be involved for as long as needed.
Suzanne Whitney
P. O. Box 1568
Merrimack, NH 03054
Phone - 603-249-6152
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