INDIVIDUALIZED EDUCATION ADVOCACY, LLC
YOU WANT YOUR CHILD TO THRIVE
IN SCHOOL AND IN LIFE
Few things are more concerning to parents than seeing their child struggle in school. If your child has a learning difference or special learning needs (or you suspect this), it is critical to gain a comprehensive understanding of his or her individual learning needs and address them promptly using research-based methods. Parents' ability to advocate effectively on behalf of their child can make a difference in securing an appropriate educational program that facilitates the child's meaningful progress. Yet parents are often unfamiliar with the school's process, terminology and procedures. They may not understand what their role should be or how to work more effectively with the school team. This is where Individualized Education Advocacy, LLC can help.
ABOUT US
Non-attorney special education advocate and consultant in Fairfield County, CT
Our goal at Individualized Education Advocacy, LLC is to help parents become meaningful participants in planning their child's appropriate education. First, we help parents better understand the special education process and landscape. We provide support and coaching that can help parents take more effective action. We show parents how they can clearly communicate their child's individual strengths, challenges and learning needs, express concerns, and make requests related to their child's educational program. We also assist parents in developing a constructive and professional relationship with the school team for the benefit of their child.
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​Carol McGreevey founded Individualized Education Advocacy, LLC driven by her understanding that when a child's unique learning needs are not appropriately addressed, this hinders the child's potential in both school and life. Carol takes a strategic approach to advocacy and believes that an appropriate program must reflect the child's individual strengths -- not only his or her struggles. Carol knows that it is crucial for a child with special learning needs to have a targeted and challenging educational program with objective progress goals that are tenaciously measured and tracked over time.
Beyond her years of practical advocacy experience, Carol has completed more than 350 hours of skilled advocacy training. This includes the nationally recognized Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates' Special Education Advocacy Training (COPAA SEAT 2.0) and a practicum with a leading special education attorney.
Prior to her work at Individualized Education Advocacy, LLC, Carol had a successful career in advertising during which she honed many skills that are essential to effective advocacy: clear communication, creative problem solving, analysis and presentation of data, and collaboration at the decision-making table. Carol holds an M.S. degree from Northwestern University and a B.S. from
the University of Kansas.
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SERVICES​
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Orientation and consulting for parents who are new to special education or believe their child may be eligible for special education services and supports
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Review and assist parents in piecing together the child's educational records, including reports, testing and evaluations; help identify missing information
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Review the child's existing Individualized Education Program (IEP) or 504 Plan
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Assist with prioritization of action items
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Help parents strategize and prepare for school meetings
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Assist with written communications including agendas, requests, concerns and documentation with an emphasis on clarity and supporting data
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Assist with parents' written input for IEPs, including Present Levels of Performance, measurable goals and objectives
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Attend school meetings with parents as desired
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Help parents write state complaints​​​
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​​​Experience areas include learning differences related to reading and spelling/dyslexia, attention/hyperactivity (ADD/ADHD), writing, executive functioning, processing speed, math, social skills and other challenges
CONTACT INFORMATION
For more information or to schedule an appointment,
please contact us at Carol@IndividualizedEdAdvocacy.com.
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Individualized Education Advocacy, LLC and/or Carol McGreevey
DO NOT provide any legal advice. Users of this website should
contact an attorney for legal advice. Individualized Education Advocacy,
LLC and/or Carol McGreevey DO NOT provide any medical,
psychological or therapeutic advice. Those seeking any of these services
should contact an appropriately licensed professional.
DISCLAIMER