304: Effective Advocacy
Hosted By: Michelle Reeves
Instructional Level: Introductory
Effective advocacy empowers parents and caregivers to navigate school meetings and interactions professionally to achieve the best outcomes for the children. It emphasizes the importance of preparation, including identifying key messages, building rapport with decision-makers, and making clear, actionable requests. Success often hinges on participants’ understanding of the student’s needs and the details of their IEP or 504 Plan.
Learning Objectives:
- Learn the functions of an advocate.
- Identify the three categories of most disputes.
- Know why it is important to ask questions and listen to the answers.
