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<blockquote data-quote="1 Day At a Time" data-source="post: 260725" data-attributes="member: 3704"><p>JLady,</p><p></p><p>You can find an advocate several ways. One excellent resource is found at <a href="http://www.wrightslaw.com" target="_blank">www.wrightslaw.com</a> </p><p></p><p>You will find a wealth of information there. They have template letters on the site , much like the excellent one that Marg has suggested to get you started. Within in the site there is an area for COPAA, Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates. You can open that link and choose your state to find a listing of lay advocates and attorneys who specialize in this area. Our difficult child's psychologist will also work as an advocate and come to IEP meetings and such, but that route is rather expensive. The Lay Advocates are less expensive and some of them are former Special Education teachers. Your local Parent to Parent Group may also be able to refer you to some advocates.</p><p></p><p>We had a situation with our difficult child in the 3rd grade. His teacher did not like him, didn't want him in the class. I agree with Marg that you have to give such a teacher points for honesty. However, I personally believe that once that cat is out of the bag, you can't really put it back. Not all people are good matches together, and that goes for the classroom as well. Is there any chance that your difficult child could just work with the Special Education teacher you referenced for the rest of the year? Just a thought.</p><p></p><p>Hang in there, you're working on your warrior mom badge!</p><p></p><p>Valerie</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="1 Day At a Time, post: 260725, member: 3704"] JLady, You can find an advocate several ways. One excellent resource is found at [url]www.wrightslaw.com[/url] You will find a wealth of information there. They have template letters on the site , much like the excellent one that Marg has suggested to get you started. Within in the site there is an area for COPAA, Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates. You can open that link and choose your state to find a listing of lay advocates and attorneys who specialize in this area. Our difficult child's psychologist will also work as an advocate and come to IEP meetings and such, but that route is rather expensive. The Lay Advocates are less expensive and some of them are former Special Education teachers. Your local Parent to Parent Group may also be able to refer you to some advocates. We had a situation with our difficult child in the 3rd grade. His teacher did not like him, didn't want him in the class. I agree with Marg that you have to give such a teacher points for honesty. However, I personally believe that once that cat is out of the bag, you can't really put it back. Not all people are good matches together, and that goes for the classroom as well. Is there any chance that your difficult child could just work with the Special Education teacher you referenced for the rest of the year? Just a thought. Hang in there, you're working on your warrior mom badge! Valerie [/QUOTE]
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