by Alison Stone | Jan 30, 2026 | Advocacy
If your child is struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, or other mental health challenges that are affecting their ability to learn and thrive at school, you need to know this: under federal law, your child may be entitled to mental health services as part of...
by Alison Stone | Jan 30, 2026 | Advocacy
I need to have a direct conversation with you about something that keeps me up at night. Every week, I talk to Arizona parents who are considering the Empowerment Scholarship Account (ESA) program for their child with special needs. They’ve heard it’s a...
by Alison Stone | Jan 30, 2026 | Advocacy
If you’re a Phoenix parent with a child on an IEP, you’ve probably seen alarming headlines about special education changes coming in 2026. Maybe you’ve heard whispers about IDEA being restructured, funding being cut, or IEPs being eliminated...
by Alison Stone | Jan 30, 2026 | Uncategorized
If you’ve been following the news about special education policy, you’re probably worried. And honestly? You should be paying attention. 2026 is shaping up to be one of the most significant years for special education in decades. Between potential changes...
by Alison Stone | Jan 30, 2026 | Uncategorized
Walking into your first IEP meeting can feel overwhelming. You’re sitting across the table from a room full of professionals who seem to speak a different language, and you’re expected to make decisions that will shape your child’s education for the...
