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Ask the Advocate Blog 

Looking for reliable guidance as you navigate special education? Our Ask the Advocate blog breaks down parents’ most common questions with clarity, compassion, and actionable tips.

 - featured in Dystinct Magazine

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Ask the Advocate Live

Explore our previously recorded Ask the Advocate LIVE sessions, where Lorraine & Melissa break down key special education topics and answer parents’ most pressing questions.
 

Looking to join us live next time? Click here to RSVP for an upcoming session

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Advocacy Accelerator

The IEP Meeting Empowerment Guide will help you become an empowered advocate who can better understand the IEP process, master key elements like present levels of performance, goals, services, and accommodations, and prepare for your next IEP meeting with ease.

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10 Questions to Ask When Hiring An Advocate

Hiring an advocate is a big decision. These 10 questions help you find out the information you need to choose the advocate that is right for your family. 

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Special Education Roadmap

We always say that advocating for your child is a journey.  To help you avoid some common bumps in the road, we've created this roadmap.  It lays out the special education process and what to expect every step of the way. 

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Top 10 Signs of Dyslexia Parents Often Miss

Not sure if it's dyslexia? Check this list to see if your child exhibits these common signs of dyslexia that are sometimes missed.  Dyslexia is a lot more than backward letters- find out more in this free download.

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State Regulations Governing Special Education Programs in Virginia

This document is a comprehensive look at the Virginia state regulations for educating all students with disabilities.

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International Dyslexia Association

The International Dyslexia Association (IDA) is the oldest organization dedicated to the study and treatment of dyslexia. It is also committed to providing complete information and services to address the full scope of dyslexia and related reading and writing challenges. It provides dyslexia specific resources and factsheets.

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Decoding Dyslexia Virginia

Decoding Dyslexia Virginia is a grassroots movement focused on linking families to resources, support, and educational interventions for dyslexia. We aim to raise dyslexia awareness, empower families to support their children and inform policy-makers on best practices to identify, remediate and support students with dyslexia in Virginia.

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AIM-VA

AIM-VA is a service of the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) through a grant to The Kellar Institute for Human disAbilities at George Mason University. AIM-VA provides accessible instructional materials to Virginia K-12 students who have an Individualized Education Program (IEP).

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