Here are 15 guidelines that can strengthen the effectiveness of your advocacy.

  1. Have your child evaluated by experts who can identify your child’s needs.

  2. Make sure you understand his needs before you meet with school personnel to discuss his needs and possible interventions.

  3. Make specific requests (in writing) for meeting his needs; support your requests with reports from well-credentialed experts, experts whom the school respects.

  4. Treat people with respect, even if you disagree with them, even if they reject your requests.

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