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I've been on both sides of the evaluation request. As an administrator, I facilitated evaluations. As an advocate, I've fought with schools that...

I'm hearing it in conversations with parents every week: "Alison, I'm worried about what budget cuts mean for my child's IEP. Can they just take...

Every day, I work with families whose children are struggling—not with math or reading, but with their mental health. Anxiety that makes it...

I've sat at the school's table. I know how they think, what arguments they make, and what they're banking on you not understanding. As a special...

It's mid-March, and your inbox is already getting the "spring break" notices and end-of-year reminders from school. But if your child has an IEP,...

You asked for something your child needs. Maybe you requested additional speech therapy. Maybe you asked for a one-on-one aide. Maybe you asked for...

It's spring, and you just made the decision (or it was made for you): your child is changing schools next year. Maybe it's elementary to middle...

I see you. It's March, and if you're reading this, you're probably wondering: does my child need summer special education services? Maybe your...

If your child is struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, or other mental health challenges that are affecting their ability to learn and thrive...

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...