Federal and state laws guarantee a free education for children with special needs. All children to age 21 have this right, and parents have the right to the help and support of a parent advocate.

An Educational Consultant / Advocate can help you:
• To know about your rights and your child’s rights.
• Evaluate your child’s school to see if it is meeting
• your child’s needs.
• By advocating for you to obtain the services
• your child needs.

This section will provide you with some background information about who qualifies for these programs, the process for obtaining these services for your child, as well as placement levels, related services, the appeal process and terms. Please choose from the drop down menu under General Information in the menu bar above.