Advocacy

Getting Ready for Independent Living at the Age of Majority

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Getting Ready for Healthcare at the Age of Majority

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Guía para Padres: Cómo Prepararse para Cuando su Hijo Adolescente Alcance la Mayoría de Edad

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SABE Webinars

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Talking about Race with Our Children

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Being an Effective Advocate for Your Child

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Video | A Tale of Two Conversations

A Tale of Two Conversations is a two-part video showing actors playing a parent of a child with a disability and a school administrator. The meeting was requested by the parent and takes place in the administrator’s office. Take One shows the parent and administrator talking about the child’s special education program. They are talking, but not listening. Their communication is unproductive. Take Two shows each person using more effective communication skills.

Both video conversations are available for viewing online at CADRE, as is a companion Study Guidethat looks more deeply into the effective communication skills shown in the second video. Read more about and access the resources here.

Requesting Mediation

There are times when you, as a parent, may want to communicate in writing with your child’s school about some problem or concern with your child’s education or well-being. This page presents a model letter or email you might write to request mediation as an approach to resolving a dispute with your child’s school.

Informing the School of Your Intention to Enroll Your Child in a Private School at Public Expense

There are times when you, as a parent, may want to communicate in writing with your child’s school about some problem or concern with your child’s education or well-being.

Requesting a Change in Your Child’s Placement

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