This Afternoon: You CANNOT afford to sit this one out.
Published: Thu, 02/20/25
Updated: Thu, 02/20/25
The Clock is Ticking. What happens to your child when the Dept. of Ed. is dismantled? This is not just another policy debate—this is about your…
Collaborative Special Education Advocacy
Tips and strategies to get the education your child with disabilities deserves.
Can You Guess Who’s Joining Us?
Published: Tue, 02/18/25
Updated: Tue, 02/18/25
Something big is happening this Thursday, February 20th, at 2 pm Mtn. Time, 4 pm ET, 3 pm CT, 1 pm PT over on The Art of Advocacy Facebook page.We’re…
Understanding ESY: Essential Facts and Myths
Published: Tue, 02/11/25
Updated: Tue, 02/11/25
If you've ever been confused about E tended School Year (ESY)—what it is, who qualifies, and whether your child is truly getting what they need—you're…
What You Need to Know About ESY
Published: Thu, 02/06/25
Updated: Thu, 02/06/25
Before The Meeting Have you given up on the district providing ESY services you would even want for your child?Or maybe you have to remind the school…
Parents, Are You Getting the Runaround About ESY?
Published: Wed, 02/05/25
Updated: Wed, 02/05/25
If you’ve ever walked out of an IEP meeting feeling shut down, ignored, or flat-out confused about ESY… it’s not your fault. Many schools have been…
This Post Reappeared After Years…
Published: Wed, 01/29/25
Updated: Wed, 01/29/25
And You Need to See It! This morning, I was just casually scrolling through Facebook on my phone when I decided to switch over to my The Art of…
Do you want answers the school won’t give you?
Published: Tue, 01/28/25
Updated: Tue, 01/28/25
You’ve been told to trust the professionals—that they know best.You’ve been assured that if you follow the process, everything will work out.But let…
Are You Getting the Full Story: IEP Progress Reports:
Published: Fri, 01/24/25
Updated: Mon, 01/27/25
When you think about how you stay informed about your child’s progress at school, do you receive regular, meaningful communication from their…
A Turning Point That Changed Everything
Published: Wed, 01/15/25
Updated: Wed, 01/15/25
When Dylan turned 3, the district staff recommended a special education preschool class with a 50-50 ratio of students with and without disabilities.
From Preschool Inclusion to College Dreams
Published: Thu, 01/09/25
Updated: Mon, 01/13/25
Dylan's Story I can’t wait to share this conversation with you—it’s one that’s so close to my heart because it’s with my son, Dylan. Together, we sat…