What Does a Special Education Advocate Do?

Last week I interviewed two special education advocates on Instagram live, and you learned a lot about their day-to-day lives.

FEatured Post:

READ THE POST
I'm ashley!

I'm here to empower and inspire parents and educators to become effective advocates through collaboration, education, and support.

hello,

apple podcast ⟶

spotify ⟶

Stitcher ⟶

youtube ⟶

your Monthly Membership to All Things ABCo.

ABClub

Learn more → 

Tailored Tutoring
Compassionate Coaching
Effective Advocacy

tutoring & coaching

now open → 

what's new

On the podcast

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Joy, a board-certified pediatrician specializing in integrative care for neurodiverse children.

listen now

On this episode of the Collaborative IEP podcast,  we continue on our deep dive into the intricacies of IDEA Section 1415, focusing on procedural safeguards.

listen now

listen now

In this episode of the Collaborative IEP Podcast, I’m diving into Section 1415 of the IDEA—the part of the law that lays out procedural safeguards. These protections are game-changers for families, offering critical rights that help level the playing field in special education. I’m sharing why I care so deeply about these safeguards, breaking down what they mean, how they work, and why they matter.

In this episode of the Collaborative IEP podcast, we finally finish Section 1414, specifically focusing on subsection D, which covers the development of the IEP.

listen now

listen now

I’m thrilled to be back after my spring break. In this episode, we continue our exploration of Section 1414 of IDEA, focusing on evaluations, eligibility determinations, individualized education programs, and educational placements.

listen now

In this episode of the Collaborative IEP Podcast, I’m Ashley Barlow, your host. We continue our exploration of the IDEA, specifically focusing on Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).

Are you ready to feel confident, equipped, and empowered in your advocacy journey? Whether you're a parent, teacher, advocate, therapist, or administrator, this conference is designed just for you!

February 26-28