Parents & Caregivers | Addy Manriquez C & C

Experiencing a sense of unpreparedness and lack of empowerment during special education meetings for your child can be

exhausting and discouraging.

Which of the following can you relate to?

Walk into meetings feeling anxious and fearful
Become discouraged as information is being shared about your child
Hesitate to ask questions or ask for clarification
Refrain from giving input or advocating for your child
Feel intimidated by the terminology and overall language used in the meeting

Don’t fully understand what progress your child has made or what the new plan is
Sign documentation without fully knowing what you are signing
Feel overwhelmed by all of the information that was shared
Leave the meeting feeling disregarded and disempowered
Often feel that you need to become more informed about special education

My commitment lies in striving to enhance educational outcomes for every child by identifying and strengthening family leverage points and developing your communication and advocacy skills.

I firmly believe that by recognizing and building upon these points, we can construct bridges between home and school. These bridges, grounded in principles of open communication and mutual respect, will serve as the foundation for a collaborative and supportive relationship.

How You Will Be EMPOWERED

Informed Decision-Making
- Understand the nuances of documentation, plans, and educational systems to make informed decisions
Confidence in Advocacy
- Gain the confidence to actively participate in meetings and discussions regarding your loved one's needs at school and in the community
Customized Strategies
- Receive personalized strategies and tools to address the unique challenges faced by your child or adult
Building Collaborative Relationships
- Foster positive and collaborative relationships with educators and service providers for the benefit of your child or adult

Services Offered

SERVICES INCLUDE SUPPORT FOR, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING AREAS:

Early Intervention
Child Find
Evaluation/Reevaluation
Eligibility Determination
Initial/Annual IEP (All Components)

Goal Development/Progress Monitoring
Manifestation Determination Review
504 Processes
Speech-Language Evaluation Review

STRATEGIC PLANNING

Strategic planning for meetings with educators, service providers, and other professionals
Guidance on setting goals and expectations for meetings to strengthen your advocacy efforts
Preparation for Individualized Education Program (IEP) and other relevant meetings

DOCUMENTATION REVIEW

Thorough analysis of educational and behavioral documentation
Identification of strengths and areas for improvement in existing records with a report of key findings
Concrete recommendations for improvements and strategies for enhancing documentation

CUSTOMIZED TRAINING

Tailored training sessions covering special education rights, terminology/language, processes, specific meeting purpose and outcomes
Customized training programs based on the unique needs of your child or adult
Communication, advocacy, and meeting decorum training

Yes, I'm Ready to Be Empowered!

27+

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE SERVING STUDENTS, FAMILIES AND EDUCATORS

3k+

NUMBER OF SPECIAL EDUCATION MEETINGS ATTENDED/FACILITATED

9+

YEARS SERVING IN FORMAL LEADERSHIP POSITIONS IN SPECIAL EDUCATION

1

COMPLIMENTARY SESSION TO GET STARTED!

Every client is offered a complimentary, 60-minute, intake session via video conference. I will actively listen to you as you share your child's educational background and experiences, as well as your concerns, needs, and desired outcomes. With a shared understanding of your challenges with your child's education, we can discuss potential strategic planning and service options and determine client-consultant compatibility.