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Having a knowledgeable expert on your team can help to ensure that your child has access to the right personalized supports and accommodations they need to reach their fullest potential.
I am here to help you understand the IPP or IEP or process (Individual Programming Plan or Individual Educational Plan depending on your school division).
I will help you through the process of understanding Psychoeducational reports and assessments, identify the right supports and accommodations to request on your child’s IPP/IEP, and support you in becoming the best advocate possible for your child. Your confidence and knowledge are the key, and we will build them together.
Service investments begin at $150
Whether you are just starting out on the inclusive education journey, or your child has had an IPP/IEP for years, you probably have questions about how to best support them and how to advocate for the correct supports at school.
Perhaps your child’s school has recommended having them assessed and you have questions about the process and what that means for their educational future. Perhaps your child has had an IPP/IEP for several years, but you have always wondered if there was more that could be done to support them.
A 1-hour consultation may be the right starting point for you.
A 1-hour consultation could provide you with…
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A clear idea of what to expect during the assessment process, questions to ask, and how to read and understand the reports you will be receiving.
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What the IPP/IEP process will look like, how to identify and ask for the right supports and accommodations for your child, and what to do if you feel your child’s IPP/IEP is not the right fit for them
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Where to access resources and supports that will assist you in advocating for your child, as well as resources you can provide to your child’s educational team
Preparing to fill out a Parent Input form?
Start here. Our process includes…
1. PREP. You will receive an intake form designed to fill me in on your child’s history, your main priorities and concerns, and more.
2. MEET. On our first call, we will review the information you provided, I will answer any questions you have about the IPP/IEP development process, and we will determine the correct supports and accommodations to request.
-You will have everything you need to fill out a first draft of your Parent Input form.
-You will be on your way to confidently advocate for your child.
3. IPP/IEP REVIEW. It can take a few weeks to receive a suggested IPP/IEP.
When you do, you will send me a copy along with your thoughts, questions, or concerns. I will review the suggested course of support and evaluate its effectiveness before our final call.
On that call, we will review what your options are. What to agree to and what to negotiate to optimize and finalize your child’s first IPP/IEP.
4. FOLLOW UP. Once your IPP/IEP is put into action, I will follow up with you to see how things are going. I am here for you and your child.
Already have an IPP/IEP?
Start here. Our process includes…
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PREP. You will receive an intake form designed to fill me in on your child’s history, your main priorities and concerns, and more. I will also ask you to include your child’s previous and current IPP/IEPs, as well as a copy of the Parent Input form you provided (if you have one).
2. MEET. On our first call, we will review the information you provided, I will ask questions about your experiences so far and answer any questions you have about the IPP/IEP process.
-I will be equipped with all the information I need to review your child’s IPP/IEP and make the best suggestions for edits and modifications.
3. REVIEW. After reviewing all the information and documentation you provide me with, I will give my recommendations for edits page by page. We will discuss the most effective ways to communicate with your child’s school team to achieve the best level of support.
-You will know what reasonable expectations for support and accommodation are in a school setting, and how to advocate for them.
-You will know how to communicate your feedback to your child’s school team and the next steps to take if you feel dissatisfied with the results.
4. FOLLOW UP. Once your IPP/IEP is put into action, I will follow up with you to see how things are going. I am here for you and your child.
For families attending outside of the EPSB (Edmonton Public School Board), I can attend school team meetings with you as a neutral ear or as the advocate in the room for you and your child. Think of me as that friend or family member you bring along to stressful medical appointments to provide emotional support as well as a second set of eyes and ears in the appointment.
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PREP. If this is our first time working together, you will receive an intake form designed to fill me in on your child’s history, your main priorities and concerns, and the reasons for seeking my advocacy support. I will also ask you to include your child’s previous and current IPP/IEPs, as well as a copy of any documentation relevant to the meeting being attended.
If we have already been working together and I am familiar with your situation, you will receive an intake form designed to fill me in on your main priorities and concerns, and the reasons for seeking my advocacy support.
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MEET ahead of your appointment. We will review the information you provided, I will ask questions about your experiences so far and answer any questions you have about the advocacy process. We will co-create our plan of action for the upcoming appointment.
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MEET at your appointment. I will attend an in-person or virtual meeting with you.
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FOLLOW UP. We will have a 30 minute debrief either following the meeting attended or scheduled for a later date.