An advocate at the IEP table shouldn’t automatically turn the meeting into a legal showdown.
This educator describes a school practice where a parent bringing an advocate meant the district would bring an attorney. From there, she says attorneys often took over while educators were expected to speak only when asked.
When a meeting begins from a defensive position, meaningful collaboration can become much harder.
Parents, advocates, educators, and administrators may bring different perspectives to the table, but the student’s needs should remain at the center of the conversation.
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This educator describes a school practice where a parent bringing an advocate meant the district would bring an attorney. From there, she says attorneys often took over while educators were expected to speak only when asked.
When a meeting begins from a defensive position, meaningful collaboration can become much harder.
Parents, advocates, educators, and administrators may bring different perspectives to the table, but the student’s needs should remain at the center of the conversation.
#SpecialEducationBoss #IEP #IEPMeeting #IEPAdvocacy #ParentAdvocacy #SpecialEducation #IEPTeam #SpecialEducationAdvocate #SpecialEducationAcademy