SERVICES
Exceptional Advocacy Services strives to provide a range of services to fit all needs.
If we do not describe a service that fits your needs, please contact us for assistance!
ADVISEMENT
DIRECT EDUCATION ADVOCACY
SPEAKING AND TRAINING
Georgia
Medicaid Waivers
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Provide knowledgeable support for parents focused on getting the appropriate support, accommodations and services in place for their child during IEP and Section 504 meetings
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Assistance in researching and support in making school choice decisions
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Provide quality referrals for services such as:
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counseling
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speech therapy
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occupational therapy
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psychiatry
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psychological and educational testing/evaluations
DIRECT ADVOCACY:
Direct, full service special educational advocacy services frequently include:
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Reviewing psychoeducational reports and explaining their significance
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Drafting letters that allow parents to effectively communicate their concerns
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Preparing parents for meeting attendance
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Attending Individualized Education Program (IEP), 504, eligibility and all other school meetings
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Securing special education eligibility for students
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Securing an appropriate educational services, accommodations, modifications or placement
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Developing meaningful, measurable IEP goals
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Addressing problem behaviors at school through the development or review of Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP)
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Reviewing IEP documents before you sign them
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Deescalating contentious relationships between parents and educators
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Preparing for and attending Manifestation Determination Meetings and Tribunal hearings.
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Helping parents enforce their rights through the preparation and filing of complaints with the State Board of Education and the Office of Civil Rights and attend mediation
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Referrals to outside resources such as legal services, independent evaluations, therapists and family support
ADVISEMENT:
Exceptional Advocacy Services offers Advisement services which can include:
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Meeting with one of our advocates for either a one or two hour virtual video conference or phone call to discuss parental concerns and provide recommendations for solutions.
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Reviewing educational documents and explaining their significance
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Answering questions about outside resources and therapies
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Preparing parents for meeting attendance
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Reviewing and providing expert recommendations for Individualized Education Program (IEP), 504, eligibility and all other school documents
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Answering questions about special education eligibility for students
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Provide information about appropriate educational services, accommodations, modifications or placement
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Developing meaningful, measurable IEP goals
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Provide suggestions about addressing problem behaviors at school through the development or review of Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP)
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Reviewing IEP documents before you sign them
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Preparing for Manifestation Determination Meetings and/or Tribunal hearings.
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Helping parents enforce their rights through the preparation of complaints with the State Board of Education and the Office of Civil Rights
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Provide referrals to outside resources such as legal services, independent evaluations, therapists and family support
TRAINING
Exceptional Advocacy Services offers Training services which can include:
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Providing information on Special Education Law.
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Explanations of Special Education documents such as IEPs, 504s, etc.
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Training on sufficient IEP goal writing and data collection.
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Help teachers reach their potential when communicating with parents.
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Please contact use for additional information and training topics.
Medicaid Waivers -Georgia Only
Exceptional Advocacy Services offers assistance and support in applying for medicaid waivers to allow your child to receive the therapies and supports they need in the community without the overwhelming out-of-pocket costs:
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Providing a checklist of items needed to assist in creation of the application.
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Explanations and provision of medicaid waiver documents.
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Direction and assistance in proper completion of application.
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Multiple periodic 'check-in' meetings to collaborate and answer questions.
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Support in the submission of the waiver application.