by Alison Stone | Mar 6, 2026 | Advocacy
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 school. Maybe middle to high school. Maybe you’re moving to a new school district. You know your...
by Alison Stone | Mar 5, 2026 | Advocacy
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 school mentioned something called “ESY” at your last IEP meeting and you weren’t sure...
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 29, 2026 | Advocacy
As a parent, you already know when something feels off. You’ve watched your child struggle while their classmates move ahead. You’ve spent nights worrying, researching, wondering if you’re overreacting or if your concerns are valid. Here’s what...
