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Do you have a client who would benefit from advocacy services before the new school year begins? Learn how WEG can help you enter your meeting with confidence. Visit www.WEGadvocacy.com to learn more. Our goal is to help you, as parents, navigate educational systems to obtain appropriate school services and placement options. We provide an expert opinion about what will be best for your child’s education. We collaborate in school meetings, advocating for our expert opinion to become a reality for your child. How can we help your family? Contact our Parent Support Specialists about working with Director of Virginia Advocacy Services and Educational Consultant Rachel Wills or another of our amazing educational consultants. #advocate #advocates #neurodiversity

Today when talking about back to school, we arrive to maybe the most important topic- advocacy! At WeThrive we aim to teach kids to have self advocacy skills, but that can’t always be expected right off the bat. That’s where parents come in- we are our child’s biggest and first advocate! In the school system, this can be a complicated process when there’s lots of new faces and routines. Who do you talk to? How do you best handle this process? Here’s a tip: start with the teacher. If you write a letter to your teacher, this is often something that can be referred to again. Explain to them your child’s niche behaviors and interests, and explain how best to support them as their advocate. #neurodivergent #neurodiversity #backtoschool #chikddevelopment #executivefunctioningstrategies #executivefunction #adhdsupport

Educators: Want to make a difference for students with #dyslexia?   Learn critical skills like screening, intervention, and advocacy with accessible online resources, including Achievia.com's dedicated training module.  Let's build a future where dyslexia is understood & supported! Read more at achievia.com/blog #empowereducators

Advocacy empowers individuals or groups to express their authentic voices, needs, and desires by leveraging effective communication, reframing perspectives, and aligning values-driven actions to create positive change and promote inclusive outcomes. At the recent Virtual Special Education Summit, Mr Iniobong Sam presented 'Empowering parents and caregivers as advocates'. He urged parents to identify their child's strengths and needs for effective advocacy. Catch the full video clip here: https://lnkd.in/dm6inJsJ #EIE2024 #SEsummit #EmpoweringDifferences #reliscares

Is your child starting school in September? 📚✏️ The journey of your little one entering school can be both thrilling and overwhelming. But fear not! With a little preparation, you can empower your child for success. Join early educator Ashleigh Judge in her enlightening 4-part blog series as she addresses crucial topics for parents of premature babies. Today, let's dive into Blog 4 - Advocating for Your Child. Advocacy plays a vital role in ensuring your child's needs are met and their potential is nurtured. Ashleigh will guide you through effective strategies and tools to advocate for your child's education and well-being. Let's equip ourselves with knowledge and empower our children together! School Readiness - Advocating for Your Child (cpbf-fbpc.org) #SchoolReadiness #AdvocacyMatters #EmpoweringOurChildren #EducationForAll #ParentsSupportingParents

If you’re a parent that has experienced challenges when it comes to advocating for your children's needs at school this is the blog post for you. Our latest blog post dives into insights and tips for ensuring your child gets the support they need to thrive at school. Learn how to better understand your child’s needs, build better relationships with school staff, and develop an Individualized Education Plan (IEP). Discover how to communicate with teachers properly and ask the right questions. We also share resources for parent advocacy groups and self-care tips for you as a parent. Your child’s success starts with your guidance. Dive into our latest blog post to get started! https://lnkd.in/gweHQMxP #ChildAdvocacy #SchoolSupport #ParentingTips #EducationMatters #OntarioPsychologicalAssociation

Please feel free to steal this idea! For my online Library Research course, I teach students about OER textbooks and resources, how to find them, and then how to advocate for their use! Here is one of my student's submissions for the OER advocacy module (shared with permission) for a social media post. #OER

I had the opportunity to present at the SYPS Focus on Our Families Symposium. My presentation focused on active advocacy for families. As I prepared for my presentation, I didn't just want to focus on advocacy, because we can advocate in a passive way. There is a difference between active advocacy and passive advocacy. Active advocacy means taking deliberate, proactive steps to ensure your child’s needs are being met, both academically and socially. It involves regular involvement and direct actions to communicate and collaborate with teachers, school staff, and other professionals. Passive advocacy involves a more reactive approach, where parents wait for issues or opportunities to arise and respond as needed. It includes supporting the child but usually in a less hands-on or less frequent manner. There were three questions I expounded upon: What strengths do you see in my child? What does my child need to be successful in your classroom? What supports are available for my child? The three S's: Strengths, Success, Supports. I gave them a list of questions under each category that they can ask their teachers. I wanted to give them a bank of questions from which to choose.

By becoming advocates for their profession, educators can work towards creating positive change in education and ensuring that all students have access to high-quality learning experiences. By staying informed and actively engaging in advocacy efforts, educators can make a difference in their schools, communities, and beyond. #InspirED #advocacy #education #educationpolicy #policymakers #teachers #teachersoflinkedin

Don't miss our final webinar of the school year on May 9th! Join us and a coalition of educational advocacy organizations from around Illinois as we dive into the expanded and revised ISBE Dyslexia Handbook and Toolkit. Gain insights from local experts, learn how to utilize these tools in your classrooms, families, and communities, and get a sneak peek into future revisions. Bring your questions! Register now! https://lnkd.in/gP_yDrTa #TheReadingLeague #TheReadingLeagueIL #IllinoisEducators #LiteracyForAll #ScienceOfReading #ScienceOfReadingInstruction #ItTakesALeague #Dyslexia