by Alison Stone | Mar 8, 2026 | Advocacy
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, there’s more on your plate than just making sure backpacks are cleared out. I see this every year:...
by Alison Stone | Mar 7, 2026 | Advocacy
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 services to be provided in a different way, at a different time, or by a different provider. And the school said no. Now...
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...
