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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May 11, 2026
Criminal Charges and IEP Protections: What Happens When School Calls the Police on Your Disabled Child
When an SRO arrests a disabled student, IDEA protections still apply. Understand the MDR process, your rights, and when to hire an attorney.
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May 10, 2026
Your Child's IEP and Placement Disagreement in Texas: What Agree Actually Means
In Texas ARD meetings, the signature is binary: Agree or Disagree. Learn the only way to protect your rights when you disagree with placement.
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May 9, 2026
IEP Protections During Expulsion: What Schools Must Do Before Removing a Disabled Student
Students with IEPs have legal protection during expulsion: a Manifestation Determination Review. Learn when schools must hold one and what happens next.
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May 8, 2026
When School Staff Changes Hurt Your Child: How to Document and Request Continuity
Schools change staff mid-year without updating IEPs. How to document regression, request continuity as an accommodation, and build your paper trail.
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May 7, 2026
The Best Tools for Reviewing Your Child's IEP (And What They Actually Can't Tell You)
Many IEP review tools are checklists that flag missing sections. Here's what they catch—and what you need for a real evaluation.
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May 6, 2026
Twice Exceptional: Can a Gifted Student Also Qualify for an IEP?
Twice-exceptional students are gifted with a disability. Learn why they're often missed and how to get them evaluated for an IEP.
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May 5, 2026
What Wrightslaw Gives You—And What You Still Need to Actually Fix Your Child's IEP
Wrightslaw teaches you your rights, but it doesn't evaluate your child's specific IEP. Here's what expert document review adds that Wrightslaw can't.
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May 4, 2026
IEP Not Working? Here's the Exact Conversation to Have With the School
Your child's IEP is technically in place, but nothing's improving. Here's how to reframe the conversation and push for actual change.
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May 3, 2026
Summer IEP Checklist: 5 Things to Do Before the Last Day of School
5 critical IEP tasks before summer: confirm ESY eligibility, review progress, request meetings for missed goals, and document concerns in writing.
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May 2, 2026
What Happens to Your Child's IEP When You Switch Schools Mid-Year
When you switch schools mid-year, your child's IEP must transfer with comparable services. Here's what you need to know and document.
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May 1, 2026
Special Education Advocate Near Me: How to Find One in DFW, Houston, Austin, and San Antonio
Find a special education advocate in Texas. What credentials matter, where to search DFW to San Antonio, vetting questions, and remote advocacy options.
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April 30, 2026
What Makes a Good Autism Special Education Program? 7 Questions to Ask Any School
Seven questions that separate quality autism programs from mediocre ones—with Texas-specific context for parents evaluating school options.
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