WELCOME
I am an independent, non-attorney, special education advocate serving the San Francisco Bay Area.
I assist parents of children with disabilities to resolve special education problems and ensure a
Free Appropriate Public Education for their child.
TOP RESOURCES FOR PARENTS
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Special Education Rights and Responsibilities, free online book by Disability Rights CA and CASE
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From Emotions to Advocacy, book by Wrightslaw (available at amazon or Wrightslaw)
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Wrightslaw website
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Information packets and help sheets by Matrix Parents
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Sample letters, by Disability Rights CA and CASE
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17 Tips for Getting Quality Special Education Services for Your Child, by Disability Rights CA
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Parent Training and Information Center classes, resources and materials
WHERE TO FIND ADVOCATES AND ATTORNEYS
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https://www.copaa.org/page/Direct
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https://www.dgs.ca.gov/OAH/Case-Types/Special-Education/Services/Page-Content/Special-Education-Services-List-Folder/Obtain-List-of-Low-Cost-or-Free-Attorneys-and-Advocates-for-Special-Education
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https://www.yellowpagesforkids.com/help/ca.htm
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CASE https://caseadvocacy.org/