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School and Special Educational Advocacy

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Learn advocacy strategies from expert Lisa Lightner to navigate school systems, address special education challenges, and secure the best supports for your child.
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School and Special Educational Advocacy

Why IEP Advocacy Is No Longer Optional, for Parents and Teachers.

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School and Special Educational Advocacy

How to Become a Stronger IEP Advocate in Just 15 Minutes a Month

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🚨 From “Beautiful” to Brutal: Tell Congress How This Budget Hurts Your Family and School

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School and Special Educational Advocacy

Why State-Level Advocacy for Special Education Is More Important Than Ever (+ 9 Tips to Get Started)

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School and Special Educational Advocacy

Special Education, Block Grants, and the FY2026 Budget: Breaking It Down for Parents and Teachers.

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🚨 Time to Step Up: Demand Transparency from Your State’s Department of Education

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School and Special Educational Advocacy

The End of the Department of Education? What Parents and Teachers Need to Know Now

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School and Special Educational Advocacy

How to Prepare for Possible Changes to IDEA – 5 Ways to Strengthen Your IEP Advocacy Today

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School and Special Educational Advocacy

They said “Return Public Education to the States.” They lied.

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