Special Education Advocacy

Ages: Birth to 21 years old

The main purpose of Special Education Advocacy is to assist parents or older youth in becoming aware of and advocating for their educational rights. The assistance can range from providing written material on the IEP process to helping educate the student and parents. There are times where we provide the knowledge and the parents can successfully advocate for their child independently. However, there are other times when our presence is an essential service to the IEP meeting, resulting in a positive outcome. Each Special Education Advocacy meeting is very individualized to the needs of the participant and their family to meet the needs of the student. Our main goal is for the students with disabilities to receive a fair and appropriate education experience.

For more information, or to join one of the Paraquad Youth & Family Programs, contact Stephanie McDowell 314-289-4265 or smcdowell@paraquad.org.