Special education resources for parents
Navigating the special education system can be overwhelming. Empowering SPED Parents provides the resources you need to advocate for your child effectively. Stay informed with Special Education IDEA laws, rules, fundings, and violations found in public schools. Resources to come!
Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission:
They offer a FREE and CONFIDENTIAL Illinois State Student Advocate.
This advocate works with you to guide and support your child’s IEP or 504 process, making sure the school district follows IDEA law. This service is completely free and designed to hold schools accountable while protecting your rights.
https://gac.illinois.gov/sped/sped-form.html
Links for Illinois Guardiinship and Advocacy Commission
Family Matters
Link for Famy Matters: https://fmptic.org
"The Family Matters PTIC can assist you to learn about early intervention services for children from birth to three years of age, can inform you about special education services for school-aged children, can help with transition issues for students who will be leaving the educational system and are preparing for the world of work, adult services or college, and can provide information about resources, best practices, specific disabilities, and training opportunities and conferences."
Social Media Tips for Child Privacy
Link: https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/local-news/first-day-school-social-media/
Below is the link for the Illinois School Board of Education's guidelines regarding bullying. Your local school should have their own policy in their "Student Handbook."
https://www.isbe.net/Pages/Bullying-Prevention.aspx
