What is an educational advocate?
An educational advocate is someone who assists you in many ways to change, update, and improve the process that provides you or your child with education, taking the learning disabilities into account. They can do this by reviewing your childs goals and objectives, supporting you at school meetings, or just by providing you with a consult on different situations that may arise. Just because your child receives special education services does not mean they are getting the right kind of support. Dr. Capanna-Hodge can help you navigate the educational maze by providing you with insight into of the process of accessing school support and the federal laws that govern this.
A professional who works with the family, the student and the school to assure that each child receives the appropriate education necessary to optimize the opportunity to achieve to the highest level of potential. A special education advocate is a representative that informs parents of their educational rights and assists families in negotiating and resolving disputes with the school district. This helps to secure the most appropriate educational program for your child with special needs.
