OCR is broken, but our children still need protection. Let’s talk about how.

Tomorrow, we’re gathering LIVE to talk about what’s happening right now inside the U.S. Department of Education, and how it’s affecting our kids.
 

Yes, the Office for Civil Rights has been frustrating.
Yes, families have waited months for answers.

But now? Thousands of civil rights complaints have been abandoned and the few investigators left are drowning in cases.

This is why Marcie Lipsitt, advocate and founder of Michigan Alliance for Special Education is joining us for a discussion: Civil Rights Have Not Been In This Much Peril Since The 1950s.
Wednesday, April 9 

2:30 MT, 4:30pm ET, 3:30 CT, 1:30 PT
 

We’ll talk about:

🔷 What the cuts to OCR mean for YOUR child.
 

🔷 What protections still exist.
 

🔷 How we keep fighting for our children, even when the system is broken.

Join us live tomorrow at the Facebook page, The Art of Advocacy.
 

This isn’t just about laws or policies, it’s about our children.
And we’re in this together.

Take care,

P.S. Dr. Paula Kluth is returning to our show! Mark your calendars for Mon., April 14th at 10 am Mtn. Time, 12 pm ET, 11 am CT, 9 am PT.
She'll be sharing with us 5 DIY Supports For School & Home from the third edition of her book, You’re Going to Love This Kid, Teaching Autistic Students in the Inclusive Classroom.
We will look at materials linked to special interests, communication, and learning as well as 2 downloads helpful for any team (e.g., inclusion inventory, choice assessment). 

P.S.S. Want even more support from Dr. Kluth?
She’s also hosting a two-day online event for parents and educators!

You and your child’s teacher will be blown away by the practical materials, evidence-based strategies, and hands-on tools she’s sharing.
 

In this two-day training, Paula will cover:
 

✏️ How to connect communication goals to real curriculum

✏️ Positive behavior supports that actually work

✏️ Research-backed tips and ideas you can use right away

✏️ And so much more!

It’s full of the kind of helpful, down-to-earth content that makes school more inclusive and collaboration easier for your child's entire team.

Click here for more info about her upcoming two-day event with Brookes publishing.