Resources.

  • Special Education Acronym Dictionary list by Empower You Advocacy, including terms like AAC (Augmented and Alternative Communication), ABA (Applied Behavioral Analysis), AP (Assessment Plan), APE (Adaptive Physical Education), AT (Assistive Technology), AUT (Autism), BIP (Behavior Intervention Plan), CBI (Community Based Instruction), ESY (Extended School Year), FBA (Functional Behavior Assessment), FAPE (Free Appropriate Public Education), and FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act).

    Special Education Acronyms Dictionary

    The Special Education Acronym Dictionary provides clear definitions of common abbreviations used in special education. It covers essential terms like IEP (Individualized Education Program), FAPE (Free Appropriate Public Education), and IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act). This resource helps parents, educators, and advocates better understand special education processes, services, and legal requirements.

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  • Image featuring a list titled 'Free Online Resources' from Empower You Advocacy, detailing educational websites such as Center for Parent Information & Resources, COPAA, TASK, Understood.org, Variations Psychology Blog, and Wrightslaw, aimed at providing support for parents, attorneys, and advocates involved with special education and disability services.

    Free Online Resources

    The Free Online Resources flyer offers valuable links and support tools for parents, advocates, and educators in the special education community. It highlights organizations which provide guidance on disability services and advocacy. Additionally, it recommends resources for easy-to-understand information on special education law and best practices for advocacy. These tools aim to empower families navigating special education systems and connect them with relevant experts and services.

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  • Promotional material for "Special Education Matters" podcast, featuring Michael Boll and Sarah Baum. Includes a brief description, portrait images of both, and website links for Empower You Advocacy and California Special Needs Law Group.

    Special Education Matters Podcast

    This podcast, hosted by Michael Boll, Director of Operations at CSNLG and proud father of a son with autism, features Sarah Baum, a former education specialist turned non-attorney advocate. Sarah offers practical guidance on navigating the special education system, including tips for managing IEP meetings and assessments. The episode provides insights into legal frameworks and actionable strategies to help families advocate effectively for their children’s educational needs.

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  • Webinar flyer titled "Navigating IEPs: Advocates vs. Attorneys." It includes information about a webinar discussing the roles of educational advocates and attorneys in the IEP process. The flyer features two professionals: Sarah Baum, a non-attorney special education advocate, and Richard Isaacs, a special education attorney. Their photos and contact details are included in the design. "Empower You Advocacy" and "California Special Needs Law Group" are highlighted.

    Navigating IEPs: Advocates vs. Attorneys Webinar

    The special education process can be overwhelming and confusing, but it doesn't have to be. Watch our webinar to learn about the roles of educational advocates and attorneys and discover how they can support you in navigating your child's IEP journey.

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  • A woman with red hair, wearing a black shirt, standing outside with arms crossed, smiling. The background is blurred with greenery and bright sunlight.

    Friends with Wheels Podcast

    Watch our 5/3/2024 interview by Laszlo Jajczay, Podcast Host of Friends with Wheels, to learn more about Empower You Advocacy’s services and mission.

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  • Webinar announcement titled "The Parent’s Survival Guide to IEP Accommodations" featuring two special education advocates, Sarah Baum and Helene Linsky, from Empower You Advocacy.

    The Parent’s Survival Guide to IEP Accommodations

    Watch our 11/15/23 webinar to learn about IEP accommodations, their implementation, differences from modifications, and the importance of parental involvement and school communication.

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  • Webinar promotional image titled "Not All IEPs are Created Equal," featuring photos of two advocates, Sarah Baum and Helene Linsky, from Empower You Advocacy.

    Not All IEPs are Created Equal

    Watch our 10/11/23 webinar to learn how to create effective, measurable IEP goals, emphasizing detailed present levels and SMART criteria for children's educational success.

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