When the United States Congress first passed the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), it was assumed that families and school personnel would work together as a united team in the best interest of the child. The expectation was that all members of a child's Individualized Education Plan (IEP) team would be equally knowledgeable and informed of the child's day-to-day school progress and the available educational options. But this is not always the case. Parents and school personnel may see different strengths and weaknesses in the same child. Sometimes parents feel they are regarded as bystanders during the IEP process rather than as equal members of the team. Arizona's Advocates can help both parents and educators become fully informed about the student, explore educational options, and work productively on a plan to help the student be successful in school. This type of collaboration can result in effective goals and an appropriate individualized plan. Parents of children with special needs are often well-informed, powerful advocates for their children. They articulate their children's needs, ask for help, and yet they may feel that they are not heard. If a school does not take appropriate action to help a child succeed in the educational environment, Arizona's Advocates helps the family's voice to be heard and assists in creating more effective dialog between the family and the school. Arizona's Advocates helps parents on their path of advocating for their child's educational rights. The ‘Our Services’ page explains the types of services we provide. We do not list fees, but a variety of services are available from free consultations to a full-year paid contract. We strive to meet each family's unique needs. To reach us, please fill out the form provided at ‘Contact Us’ or call one of our associates at the phone numbers provided.

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