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Documenting Concerns is your Superpower! ✍️ Put any concerns about your child’s progress or services in writing. This is one of the most important tools for effective advocacy. https://forexceptionalchildren.com/blog-news/

Special Ed Acronym Madness? IEP, FAPE, LRE, IDEA... learn the lingo so you can advocate effectively! This post breaks down the confusing world of special education terms. https://rtadvocacy.com/experienced-advocate-blog/

“Jack and I may express it differently, him with his sketches, me with my colors but art is where our hearts meet. 🎨💛 Creating reminds us that advocacy isn’t just about fighting battles, it’s about celebrating the beauty we both carry inside.”

“Some mornings, advocacy feels exactly like this pup, wide-eyed, sweater on, coffee in hand, wondering how we’re going to tackle the day. ☕🐾 Art has a funny way of saying what words can’t.”

The Power of Trauma-Informed Teaching. A must-read trend in special education! See how understanding trauma and its impact can transform your inclusive classroom strategies. https://marymount.edu/blog/strategies-for-inclusive-classrooms-in-special-education/

Parent to Parent: Feeling alone on your special needs journey? This list of blogs written by special needs parents offers grassroots support, honesty, and a community that truly understands. https://varietykc.org/blogs-by-parents-with-special-needs/

Because sometimes advocacy looks like serious meetings… and other times it looks like happy tacos cheering you on. 🌮💛 Jack and I both believe the world needs more joy, more color, more silliness and a whole lot more heart.

Inclusion: More than just a seat at the table. This post offers specific, practical ideas for supporting children with learning, movement, and vision challenges to ensure they are truly included. https://www.childrenforhealth.org/extra-messages/inclusion/