Week 6
Advocate at Home and School
Walk in with words ready — at the dinner table AND the IEP.
Essential question
What do I need to say, and to whom, this week?
Learning objectives
By the end of this lesson, you will be able to:
- Write a one-page 'About My Child' handout.
- Draft one advocacy email (teacher, co-parent, OR grandparent).
- Prep your next IEP/504 ask using the Pre-IEP Assistant.
Key vocabulary
- Accommodation
- A change to HOW something is done so your child can access learning.
- 504 / IEP
- Written school plans that document accommodations and supports.
I Do · Watch · 14 min
I draft an advocacy email and a one-pager live.
Lesson script beats
- (Lesson script coming next pass.)
We Do · Skool thread
"Post your About My Child page. Steal each other's best phrases."
You Do · Homework this week
📝 Exit ticket
What will you ask for — and from whom?
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App tie-in
Pre-IEP Assistant →Walk into every meeting with a written ask.
🎉 Final week!
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