From Emotions to Advocacy, 2007

by Pete Wright Pam Wright

Are you beginning to advocate for a child with a disability? Are you confused and overwhelmed at school meetings? Are your emotions interfering with your ability to advocate for your child? Are you an experienced advocate who needs a good reference book? In From Emotions to Advocacy, Pete and Pam Wright teach you how to plan, prepare, organize–and get quality special education services. In this comprehensive, easy-to-read book, you learn Your child’s disability and educational needs. Creating a simple method for organizing your child’s file; Devising a master plan for your child’s special education; Roles of consultants and independent evaluators Writing SMART IEP goals and objectives Using test scores to monitor your child’s progress; Understanding parent-school conflict – why it is inevitable and how to resolve it; Creating paper trails; writing effective letters; Writing persuasive “Letters to the Stranger” Using worksheets, agendas, and thank you letters; Strategies to improve meeting outcomes; Negotiating for special education services

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Published January 1, 2007