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Parent Perspectives

The following stories were written by parents of children with learning disabilities. From New York to Colorado and from Georgia to Indiana, Parent Perspectives brings you tips, insights and inspiration from around the country. You can click the 'play' button on the right to listen to each Parent Perspective.


Inspiration

Twenty Years Later
Gloria from New Jersey describes what she learned after weaving her way through the special education maze.  |  Transcript

A Success Story
Julie from Indiana explains the steps she took to help her son succeed. | Transcript


IEP Meetings

Tips for School Meetings
Jody from Georgia describes ways to be an equal partner at any meeting about your child. | Transcript

Why My Son Attended His Own IEP Meetings
Ilise from New Jersey explains why she made sure her son Jay was part of the process. | Transcript


Parent Rights

Those Three Words: Prior Written Notice
Alex from Delaware tells of the importance of knowing - and understanding - your rights. | Transcript

Advocacy

Success is Sweet: A Story of Parent Advocacy
Anne from Colorado tells of her successful advocacy efforts on behalf of students with LD. | Transcript

Tools for the High School Student With Learning Disabilities
Salle from Colorado describes an innovative self-advocacy program that helped her daughter succeed. | Transcript


Transition Planning

Setting Goals and Planning for the Transition to College
Monica from New York describes the importance of early and active transition planning. | Transcript

 
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