Education for Kiddos with Superpowers
IDEA Act
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) is a federal law that ensures children with disabilities have access to free and appropriate public education. Below are some resources that can help your kiddo with superpowers succeed in an educational setting based on their unique strnegths and challenges.
504 Plan
A 504 plan is a written document that provides accommodations for students with disabilities in public schools. The plan is named after Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities
IEP
An IEP, or Individualized Education Program, is a legal document that outlines a child's special education goals and services. IEPs are created for children with learning challenges in public schools.
An IEP provides more comprehensive support and services to students with disabilities than a 504 Plan
Education Resources
Educational Advocates
Educational Advocates
Educational Advocates
Educational advocates are professionals who are usually called in when the child is not receiving services/not making educational progress/IEP is not being followed. Services an Educational Advocate can provide: Direct Advocacy and Representation in IEP Meetings. IEP Reviews.
Educational Attorneys
Educational Advocates
Educational Advocates
Education lawyers, also known as academic lawyers, handle legal matters related to student education. In case of parents of kiddos with superpowers, they can help work with School District attorney to get right accomodations or academic placement for your child..
Alternate Education
Educational Advocates
Alternate Education
Alternative education encompasses educational philosophy differing from mainstream and evidence-based education Such alternative learning environments may be found within state, charter and independent schools as well as home-based learning environments. Many educational alternatives, and better serve the needs of population of kids with superpowers that struggle in mainstream education