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Ask the Advocate
Blog and Facebook Live Series

Ask the Advocate LIVE

Watch full episode replays of our Facebook Live Series! Hear questions from parents in the special education community and Lorraine's relevant & timely advice. Follow us on Facebook to join our next LIVE event!

Ask the Advocate Blog

The Re-evaluation Question: What Parents Need to Know About Special Education Re-evaluation

Melissa Minnick

Apr 14
8 min

The Re-evaluation Question: What Parents Need to Know About Special Education Re-evaluation

Read our advice for parents' one main fear when discussing reevaluation. Plus, understand the purposes and benefits.

5 Things to Do Now to Help Your Struggling Student (PLUS 3 Mistakes to Avoid!)

Melissa Minnick

Nov 29, 2021
9 min

5 Things to Do Now to Help Your Struggling Student (PLUS 3 Mistakes to Avoid!)

If your child is struggling in school, do not wait to take action! We share what to do now and critical mistakes to avoid.

How to Choose the Right Tutor for Your Dyslexic Child

Melissa Minnick

Jun 23, 2021
6 min

How to Choose the Right Tutor for Your Dyslexic Child

Learn how to choose a tutor who is both qualified to teach with evidence based instructional methods AND a great fit for your child.

Covid-19 Recovery Services and ESY: Can They Help Your Child Rebound After the Covid 19 Crisis?

Melissa Minnick

May 20, 2021
6 min

Covid-19 Recovery Services and ESY: Can They Help Your Child Rebound After the Covid 19 Crisis?

This summer many parents are scrambling to help their child after the Covid 19 global pandemic disrupted education.

New Year, Same Story: How to Advocate for Change in 2021

Melissa Minnick

Jan 25, 2021
7 min

New Year, Same Story: How to Advocate for Change in 2021

The pandemic continues and the challenges that families faced in 2020 are still with us in 2021. But we can still advocate for change!

504 Plan or IEP: What Is The Best Plan For Your Child's Needs?

Melissa Minnick

Dec 2, 2020
7 min

504 Plan or IEP: What Is The Best Plan For Your Child's Needs?

There are some important differences between 504 Plans and IEPs that parents should know about!

Dyslexia: The Most Common Learning Disability Few People Know About

Melissa Minnick

Oct 1, 2020
9 min

Dyslexia: The Most Common Learning Disability Few People Know About

This blog is dedicated to spreading the word about dyslexia! Learn what it is and why it's important to know about it.

Melissa Minnick

Sep 1, 2020
6 min

Understanding Compensatory Education

What are compensatory education services? Does your child meet the criteria to receive them? Find out all you need to know here!

You Don't Have to Settle for Less with Distance Learning!

Melissa Minnick

Aug 3, 2020
5 min

You Don't Have to Settle for Less with Distance Learning!

An IEP allows parents the power to advocate for their child! Here is what you need to go into the school year confident and informed!

Taking a Break This Summer...Without Losing Progress

Melissa Minnick

Jul 1, 2020
4 min

Taking a Break This Summer...Without Losing Progress

Can you take a break this summer and still make progress towards your child's goals? YES! Lorraine gives tips on how to do both.

Melissa Minnick

Jun 1, 2020
4 min

Wrapping Up the School Year

Lorraine gives advice on how to review your current documents and situation to help you prepare for an even better year next year!

Distance Learning & Dyslexia: What Parents Need to Know

Melissa Minnick

May 2, 2020
3 min

Distance Learning & Dyslexia: What Parents Need to Know

This month's "Ask the Advocate" Q&A with Lorraine focuses on the impact of distance learning on students with disabilities.

Ask the Advocate
Blog and Facebook Live Series

Ask the Advocate LIVE

Watch full episode replays of our Facebook Live Series! Hear questions from parents in the special education community and Lorraine's relevant & timely advice. Follow us on Facebook to join our next LIVE event!

Ask the Advocate LIVE

Ask the Advocate LIVE: Starting the School Year Off Right!

Ask the Advocate LIVE: IEPs

Ask the Advocate LIVE! What Might School Look Like in the Fall

Ask the Advocate LIVE! Special Education Rights and Distance Learning

Ask the Advocate LIVE: Dyslexia Awareness Month

Ask the Advocate Blog

The Re-evaluation Question: What Parents Need to Know About Special Education Re-evaluation

5 Things to Do Now to Help Your Struggling Student (PLUS 3 Mistakes to Avoid!)

How to Choose the Right Tutor for Your Dyslexic Child

Covid-19 Recovery Services and ESY: Can They Help Your Child Rebound After the Covid 19 Crisis?

New Year, Same Story: How to Advocate for Change in 2021

504 Plan or IEP: What Is The Best Plan For Your Child's Needs?

Dyslexia: The Most Common Learning Disability Few People Know About

Understanding Compensatory Education

You Don't Have to Settle for Less with Distance Learning!

Taking a Break This Summer...Without Losing Progress

Wrapping Up the School Year

Distance Learning & Dyslexia: What Parents Need to Know

Ask the Advocate Blog and Facebook Live Series

Ask the Advocate LIVE

Watch full episode replays of our Facebook Live Series! Hear questions from parents in the special education community and Lorraine's relevant & timely advice. Follow us on Facebook to join our next LIVE event!

Ask the Advocate LIVE

Ask the Advocate LIVE: Starting the School Year Off Right!

Ask the Advocate LIVE: IEPs

Ask the Advocate LIVE! What Might School Look Like in the Fall

Ask the Advocate Blog

The Re-evaluation Question: What Parents Need to Know About Special Education Re-evaluation

5 Things to Do Now to Help Your Struggling Student (PLUS 3 Mistakes to Avoid!)

How to Choose the Right Tutor for Your Dyslexic Child

Covid-19 Recovery Services and ESY: Can They Help Your Child Rebound After the Covid 19 Crisis?

New Year, Same Story: How to Advocate for Change in 2021

504 Plan or IEP: What Is The Best Plan For Your Child's Needs?

Dyslexia: The Most Common Learning Disability Few People Know About

Understanding Compensatory Education

You Don't Have to Settle for Less with Distance Learning!

Taking a Break This Summer...Without Losing Progress

Wrapping Up the School Year

Distance Learning & Dyslexia: What Parents Need to Know

Ask the Advocate
Blog and Facebook Live Series