Advocacy

5 12, 2016

Building a Just Society: Why Diversity & Inclusive Education Matter

2017-06-30T16:11:49-05:00

This month, we want to talk about why inclusive education is important, and why ensuring that special education support is provided in a student’s least restrictive environment matters not only in the short term, but also in the long run. DREDF is founded on the idea that disability rights are civil and human rights. In the Parent Training and Information Center (PTI), we work to train, support and empower parents and community partners to keep children with disabilities in their most inclusive, least restrictive educational settings, and to ensure that if children need a different kind of setting for some or [...]

Building a Just Society: Why Diversity & Inclusive Education Matter2017-06-30T16:11:49-05:00
7 10, 2016

Plan Ahead for an Effective Meeting About Your Child’s Behavior Needs

2019-05-30T13:55:46-05:00

As a parent, you may find yourself among competing approaches to handling behavior concerns.  Planning ahead for an individualized meeting about your child’s behavior needs will help you explain your own ideas about the best way to help your child in addition to listening to the ideas of others.

Plan Ahead for an Effective Meeting About Your Child’s Behavior Needs2019-05-30T13:55:46-05:00
3 10, 2016

5 Steps to Becoming Your Child’s Best Advocate

2019-09-24T14:34:44-05:00

1. Start with the assumption that you are an equal partner in your child’s education. Parents of children with special needs should be involved as equal partners in their child’s educational planning. Unfortunately, many parents say, “How can I be an equal partner? I am just a parent. I don’t know enough to work with all those professionals!” A parent who feels this way will not “speak up” and be the best advocate for their child. 2. Deal with your perceptions or feelings about yourself as a parent of a child with special needs. Understand the grief process and don’t let [...]

5 Steps to Becoming Your Child’s Best Advocate2019-09-24T14:34:44-05:00

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