Advocates

Overview / Information

• FCSN: "What is a Special Education Advocate?"

• FCSN: "Selecting an Advocate"

• Wrightlsaw: "Advocating for Your Child"

• Article: "7 Steps Before you Hire a Special Ed Advocate"

Resources

• Mass Department of Education (DOE)

• Massachusetts Advocates for Children

• Special Needs Advocacy Network (SPaN)

• Parent/Professional Advocacy League (PPAL)

Directories of Advocates

• SPaN Professional Directory (2016) - Professional listing from Special Needs Advocacy Network

• NESCA (2015) - A list of advocates compiled by NESCA based on client experiences.

• Special Needs Mass - Listings of Educational Advocates and Advocacy Lawyers

• Concord Carlisle SPED PAC - Information and referrals from CC parents