Helping Hand Advocacy offers support in these key areas...

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UNDERSTANDING THE SPECIAL EDUCATION ELIGIBILITY PROCESS: We are here to support parents in understanding the special education eligibility process.  We provide guidance on initiating the special education request, procedures, and eligibility criteria.

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COMPREHENSIVE RECORDS REVIEW:We understand that reviewing records can be challenging,

and the amount of documentation may feel overwhelming.

To make this process easier, we organize the records in a clear and structured way, allowing us to summarize the information effectively. This helps parents gain a better understanding of their child's strengths and needs.

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UNDERSTANDING PRESENT LEVELS AND GOALS: Understanding your child's present level of performance is essential in creating goals. This information enables the IEP team to develop specific, measurable, achievable, relevant and time-bound goals (SMART goals). These goals will support your child's growth and foster meaningful progress in light of their unique circumstances. 

 

MEETING SUPPORT: IEP meetings, manifestation determination meetings, SART meetings or SARB meetings can be challenging. We offer support at these meetings to ensure your voice is heard, your input is documented, and you are actively involved in the decision-making process.​

 

IEP DEVELOPMENT: Creating an IEP involves a collaborative approach that includes assessing the student's needs, setting goals, and determining the necessary services and supports. Our team, along with parents and educators, work together to ensure that each IEP is tailored to help students make progress in light of their unique circumstances. ​

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PARENTAL INPUT LETTERS: Parents know their child best, making them vital members of the IEP team. However, they may not always agree with the final IEP document. In that event, we can help parents craft a letter to express concerns and correct perceived inaccuracies in the IEP, ensuring that their perspectives are clearly documented.

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ONGOING SUPPORT: The IEP is a living document that may need revisions throughout the school year. If your child is not meeting their goals or has mastered a goal, we can assist parents in scheduling additional IEP meetings to make necessary adjustments and request additional assessments.

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