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Reaching New Heights: The Power of Parent Advocacy in Special Education with April Rehrig
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Host: Dana Jonson Guest: April Rehrig Title: Founder, Rise Educational Advocacy and Consulting
Bio: April Rehrig is a distinguished advocate in special education with over two decades of experience as a school psychologist, teacher, and parent within the public school setting. As the founder of Rise Educational Advocacy and Consulting, April focuses on training parents to be effective advocates for their children. Her strength-based approach emphasizes collaboration, communication, and empowering families to navigate the IEP process successfully.
Episode Summary
In this episode, Dana Jonson is joined by April Rehrig to discuss the power of parent advocacy in special education. April shares her journey from being a teacher and school psychologist to becoming an advocate and consultant. Together, they dive into:
The importance of strength-based IEPs and reforming deficit-based processes.
How parents can become equal participants in the IEP process and proactively address their concerns.
Strategies for connecting assessment data to meaningful IEP goals and objectives.
Training parents and students to advocate for their needs, especially in preparation for post-secondary transitions.
The role of parent reports, accommodations, and self-advocacy in fostering better collaboration between families and schools.
Listeners will leave with actionable insights into how they can champion their child's unique needs and strengths at the IEP table.
Resources Mentioned
Rise Educational Advocacy and Consulting Website
COPAA (Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates): copaa.org
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