When Knowing Your Rights Still Isn’t Enough
Published: Mon, 02/24/25
Updated: Mon, 02/24/25
My husband and I were both special education teachers when our son, Dylan, was born with Down syndrome.We knew the laws, the research, and the…
Collaborative Special Education Advocacy
Tips and strategies to get the education your child with disabilities deserves.
Calling Out Ableism in the Education System
Published: Sun, 02/23/25
Updated: Sun, 02/23/25
Let’s be honest, the education system isn’t broken, it’s working e actly as it was designed. Designed to prioritize sameness over…
Advocating Without Constant Battles
Published: Sat, 02/22/25
Updated: Sat, 02/22/25
It can happen. IEP meetings shouldn't feel like you're constantly fighting with the school. 🔷 You come prepared (even though you haven't slept in a…
At The Top of The Hour – Special Guest Sue Swenson!
Published: Thu, 02/20/25
Updated: Thu, 02/20/25
We're going live with Sue Swenson, a powerhouse advocate and former Acting Assistant Secretary for Special Education in the U.S. Department of…
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…
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…