Empower Your Child's Future: A Special Education Advocacy Guide for Black Parents
Navigating the special education system can be challenging for Black parents, where children are often overlooked, dismissed, or pushed aside. This guide, created specifically for you by Advocating 4 Kids Inc. and Founder Cheryl Poe, is designed to give you the tools, knowledge, and confidence to advocate fiercely for your child
About This Guide
The guide covers essential topics such as:
•Understanding the laws that protect your child, including the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
•How to understand your power in the IEP/504 process, detailing eligibility for both Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and 504 Plans, and the legal protections each offers
•Providing a Parent Advocacy Checklist to help parents take action and assess their readiness to protect their child's educational rights .
It is brought to you by Advocating 4 Kids Inc., an organization dedicated to helping Black families understand their rights, challenge unfair treatment, and demand support for their children,
Introducing Advocating 4 Kids Inc. and Founder Cheryl Poe, and Their Services
The founder, Cheryl Poe, is nationally recognized special education advocate who understands the unique challenges faced by Black families, with a mission to empower parents, expose discrimination, and demand equity for Black neurodivergent students
Parents are invited to book free consultations and join their private community for support
topics covered include:
Understanding Your Rights Through Key Special Education Laws:
Differentiating Between Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and 504 Plans:
Empowering Parents as Advocates and Strategies for Action