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