Special Education Advocacy

Guiding you to the next step

707-342-4501

Special Education Advocacy

Guiding you to the next step

707-342-4501

About Me

My Background

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As an Advocate

Michael received a M.Ed. in SpecialEducation/Administration and has spent the past three decades working with families and individuals in identifying and assisting them in creating appropriate services in meeting their unique needs..
Michael also works as an Alternative Dispute Resolution Specialist with many families and school districts.

As an Advocate

…….and just a thought

As an Advocate

Most often when families contact our office they feel as though they are in a battle with the school district, regional center , and /or mental health and other service agencies. IEP meetings can become adversarial when parents feel they do not have a voice, are made to feel incompetent, and are unable to help their own child. Typically, these feelings develop when there is a breakdown in communication between the parents and the professional staff. Professional staff often forget how uncomfortable most parents feel in formal meetings with professionals. Parents often feel they are "just parents" compared to the professionals. Families are fearful and come to IEP/IPP meetings feeling they won't get what they want, and they aren't being told everything.

As an advocate our role is not to be seen as adversarial to the IPP/IEP process. Our role is to establish and facilitate collaboration between the family and the school district staff, to assist parents by helping them understand the process and assist families in speaking on behalf of their child.

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The real object of Education is to give children resources that will endure as long as life endures; habits that time will ameliorate, not destroy; occupation that will render sickness tolerable, solitude pleasant, age venerable, life more dignified and useful

Assisting you in taking the next step

Advocacy covers a range of activities broad enough to include just about everyone in just about any kind of setting. Advocacy is speaking up, pleading the case of another or championing a cause.

Services

Intro Consultation

Our office offers a complimentary one-hour consultation in which we will review the current issues with you and offer suggestions for next steps.

Hourly Consultations

We arre also available on an hourly basis to give families advice, to provide consultation as well as attend IEP meetings.

Contact Our Office

How can I help?

I understand that each student's situation and needs are unique to them. Tell me more about what you're looking for, and I will get back to you soon with some ideas.

Michael Rosenberg - Special Education Advocacy

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Websites of Interest

The following sites will provide some insight, as well as potential direction in your journey.

Wrights Law

Wrights Law sells numerous books regarding current issues in special education as well as great materials on strategies to consider in supporting your child's education

Special Education Advocacy

Special Education Advocacy

About Me

My Background

…….and just a thought

As an Advocate

As an Advocate

…….and just a thought

As an Advocate

…….and just a thought

…….and just a thought

…….and just a thought

Assisting you in taking the next step

Services

Intro Consultation

Hourly Consultations

Social

Contact Our Office

Get in Touch

How can I help?

Michael Rosenberg - Special Education Advocacy

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Websites of Interest

Wrights Law

Office of Administrative Hearings

UCD Mind Institute

Assessments

Chapman College

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5 Reasons to Read for Reluctant Readers

The Lanterman Developmental Disabilities Services Act

Disabilities Rights California

Information to consider during school closure

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EdSurge

Latest State Department of Education

July 20,2020 Webinar

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California Department of Education

U.S. Department of Education

Coming Soon - Frequently asked questions

Newsletters of Interest

DeVoss and IDEA Waiver

Parents Rights Under IDEA 2012

CAPCA California Association for Parent-Child Advocacy

EDUTOPIA

I.E.P. Meeting Updates for On-Line Meetings

Wrights Law

Covid - 19

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