Read a Family Story:
High School IEPs for the Weary Mom
Ask for an ASTra advocate by completing an advocacy request form.
We will have our team reach out to you within 1-2 business days.
Just want to research? Check out the many resources, including the NEW Second Edition of Educational Advocacy: The Hands & Voices Guidebook, on the Hands & Voices HQ site at www.handsandvoices.org/astra/index.html
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What laws support my child’s education?
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What rights do I have as a parent?My school says this in response to my question about reading scores.
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What do I do next?
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What is the Communication Plan, and what should I know about it?
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I don’t understand what my child might be eligible for in preschool (or middle school, or high school) and don’t know who to ask.
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I need to learn the difference between an IEP and a 504 Plan. Help!
Navigating the school system related to a child’s learning needs can be a huge learning curve. That’s where our ASTra Program comes in to help. ASTra stands for the Advocacy Support and Training Program, created by Hands & Voices as a formal and systematic way to educate parents and professionals who want to assist other families with these kinds of questions.
Our Favorite ASTra Resources
IEP Meeting Planner
A tool to help you prepare and participate effectively before, during, and after the IFSP/IEP/54 Meeting.
IEP/504 Checklist
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Communication Plan
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Intro to the IEP for new parents
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Not seeing what you need? Keep reading below, or visit
Hands & Voices HQ by clicking the button at the bottom of the page.
Functional Listening Evaluation
General Provisions of IDEA Part C and B
FAQ’s on Effective Communication for Students with Hearing, Vision, or Speech Disabilities in Public Elementary and Secondary Education
*Transition Resources (ages 16 – 21) Coming soon!