Special Education Savvy SCHOOL
A one-month program providing the essential knowledge, proven strategies and expert support parents need to become effective advocates for their children with disabilities. Enrollment is ongoing, with a new class beginning on the 1st of each month!
Your Teacher
Mary Beth Gilliland, Education Advocate has been a part of the IEP world for over 25 years. First as an educator, then as a mom, and now as a non-attorney advocate. She is passionate about helping parents understand their rights and navigate the maze of special education with confidence and clarity.
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After participating in hundreds of IEP meetings, sitting on both sides of the table, this is what I know for sure...
Strategic advocacy throughout the school year is the ONLY way you as a parent can guarantee all of your child's needs will be met appropriately. Why is that so critical? Because it positions them to achieve their highest potential. It gives your child their best chance of success not only in school, but in life. Your involvement today sets them up for a brighter future tomorrow.
In a perfect world, we could sit back and let the school handle everything. Parents could be hands-off with IEP stuff and our children would still thrive in all the ways... academically, socially, and emotionally. Sounds dreamy, doesn't it?
After all, we're busy! Who has the time to learn the myriads of special education lingo and laws, or even read an entire IEP? It's so much easier to be passive than actively engaged.
But the truth is, it's never been more important for us to fully step into our role as our child's best advocate. Becoming more special education savvy is not as difficult as it sounds. The good news... I'm here to break it all down and guide you every step of the way!
What's Inside the Program...
Self-Guided Learning Modules
Lifetime access to two of Mary Beth's most popular courses: The ABCs of IEPs and Mastering the IEP Meeting+More!
Group Coaching and Q&A
Weekly Q&A sessions via Zoom to guide parents in understanding the material, problem-solving and taking action.
Daily Support
Additional resources, helpful tips, and sample language delivered right to your email inbox. It's time to start building your IEP advocacy toolbox!
Disability-Specific Advocacy Guides
Advocacy strategies, ideas for specially designed instruction and common accommodations for students with AUTISM, ADHD, DYSLEXIA, and ANXIETY.
A Peek at Some of the Lessons Included...
Special Education and IEP Basics
- Legal Foundations: IDEA, LRE, and FAPE
- The Backbone of the IEP
- Your Parental Rights
- Essential Advocacy Soft Skills
IEP Meeting Essentials
- What to do BEFORE the IEP Meeting
- What to do DURING the IEP Meeting
- What to do AFTER the IEP Meeting
- Effective Advocacy Throughout the School Year
*Now Enrolling for March 2025*
The deadline to register for the March class is Sunday, March 2nd at midnight. Our Welcome Call with Q&A is on Tuesday, March 4th at 7pm EST. Hope to see you there!
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I need immediate assistance from an advocate. Will Special Education Savvy SCHOOL be helpful?
Lifetime Access Including Future Upgrades
Parents will have access to all of the content and resources added to Special Education Savvy SCHOOL in the future, for the lifetime of the program!
The MBGEA Satisfaction Guarantee
At the end of our month together, if you do not feel like you're prepared to advocate for your child's educational needs with more confidence and clarity, contact Mary Beth for a full refund!
