Resources & Guides
The AdvocateIQ Blog
Practical, plain-language guides for parents navigating IEPs, 504 Plans, and special education — written by advocates, for families.
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June 4, 2026
How to Add Elopement and Safety Needs to Your Child's IEP Without Turning Them Into a Measurable Goal
Safety concerns like elopement belong in supplementary aids, not goals. Here's how to document them and protect your child's placement.
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June 3, 2026
What Is a Functional Behavioral Assessment (FBA)?
FBA explained for parents: what it is, when schools must do one, and how to request one. Learn the difference between FBA and behavior plans.
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June 2, 2026
Can Your Child's School Exclude Them From Field Trips, Assemblies, or Graduation Because of Disability?
Schools cannot exclude disabled students from field trips or assemblies. Learn your rights under IDEA and Section 504 inclusion requirements.
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June 1, 2026
Is the School Using Your Child's IEP to Justify Lower Expectations? How to Push Back
Schools sometimes use the IEP to lower academic expectations. Here's how to recognize it and advocate for higher standards for your child.
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May 31, 2026
When Your Child Is Hitting at School: How to Request an FBA Before They Discipline Instead of Support
Your neurodivergent child hit at school. Before discipline, understand why. Request an FBA under IDEA, shift from punishment to support.
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May 30, 2026
Left Out of Your Child's IEP Meeting: What the School Did Wrong and How to Fix It
Your child's IEP meeting was scheduled without you. Here's what IDEA requires schools to do to ensure parent participation—and what to do now.
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May 29, 2026
What AdvocateIQ's IEP Review Actually Shows You: A Step-by-Step Walkthrough
A transparent look at what AdvocateIQ's IEP analysis report includes — what gets scored, what gets flagged, and what parents do with the results.
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May 28, 2026
Autistic Meltdowns vs. Tantrums at School: Why the Difference Matters for Your Child's IEP
Learn the key differences between autistic meltdowns and tantrums, why schools often confuse them, and what it means for your child's IEP and FBA.
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May 27, 2026
Moving Within Texas—When Your New District Tries to Gut Your Child's IEP
When your Texas family moves to a new school district, federal law requires 30 days of comparable services. Here's what that means and how to enforce it.
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May 26, 2026
School Speech Therapy vs. Private: When to Supplement and How to Get the District to Pay
Determine if school speech therapy is truly inadequate. Learn two pathways to get districts to fund private SLP: compensatory services and IEE.
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May 25, 2026
IEP Review Service Comparison: What Different Options Actually Give You (And What They Miss)
Compare DIY reviews, AI tools, professional analysis, and hiring an advocate. Learn which approach fits your situation and budget.
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May 24, 2026
Special Education Advocate in San Antonio: What Bexar County Families Need to Know
Find a special education advocate in San Antonio who knows NISD, SAISD, and military IEP transfers. Bexar County ARD support guide for frustrated parents.
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