Givan Special Education Services

09/18/2024

Which one do you need? An advocate or an attorney?

What’s the difference between a special education advocate and an attorney? Use this chart to find out how advocates and lawyers are different.

09/03/2024

This is key information. It explains the process for determining whether your child qualifies for Special Education.

This document provides a broad overview of the eligibility process, describes howto read assessments, and outlines the criteria for the most common eligibilities. Download: Checklist – PDF (English) Checklist – PDF (Español) Last u

09/03/2024

https://allianceforchildrensrights.org/resources/special-education-eligibility-checklist/

This document provides a broad overview of the eligibility process, describes howto read assessments, and outlines the criteria for the most common eligibilities. Download: Checklist – PDF (English) Checklist – PDF (Español) Last u

08/17/2024

Happy Saturday!
I need a big favor. As you know, I am a Non-attorney special education advocate for children in special education. I am offering free consultation specifically to parents of children with autism, who specifically go to Jefferson County schools, and have what’s called an IEP. This is part of a project I’ve been working on for 4 years. Please DM me and I will give you my contact information to pass along. I really need your help.

08/10/2024

This is what happens when school faculty and staff aren’t trained (or don’t use the training) to teach students with autism. This is so hard to watch.

https://www.insideedition.com/teen-with-autism-sentenced-to-5-years-in-prison-after-attacking-teachers-aide-88537?cid=trueAnthem&utm_campaign=trueAnthem%3A+Trending+Content&utm_medium=trueAnthem&utm_source=facebook&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR0_M3dGEZN27q_RZahKsqDOemjpv_qRQBELzcCXfAc0uioTM4cG8tj6xdE_aem_e4ndRKj-w45InR1BopOZgg

Brendan Depa was seen on surveillance footage beating the school staff member unconscious.

08/01/2024

The government has really helpful information. I hope you find some information you can use.

https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ode

05/07/2024

I’m excited to announce that I am part of the best special education team, the Kia Scott Law Firm. She practices throughout the state of Alabama. Reach out if you need help.

Family Law Attorney. Mediation Specialist. Personal Injury Lawyer. K Scott Law is a negotiation and litigation law firm referring clients who have been injured, representing families in divorce settlements, helping litigants through divorce disputes, and assisting polyamorous partners through mediat

02/09/2024

The Iris Center at Vanderbilt university is a resource I learned about in grad school at UAB. You’ll find just about any classroom oriented/IEP program information there. Here is a link to one of their pages. Be sure to read about PROGRESS MONITORING. It’s very important. The teacher should be doing this and documenting the data. It’s part of your child’s records and you have the RIGHT to see them.

Recall that substantive requirements represent what is developed in the IEP. Substantive requirements involve the actual content of the individualized special education program and focus on the educational benefit conferred by a student’s IEP. The program must be aspirational, in that it maintains...

02/04/2024

This book is a must have for people advocating for school aged kids with special needs.

Broken link at Wrightslaw

01/29/2024

https://www.understood.org/en/articles/what-is-an-iep

What is an IEP? IEP stands for Individualized Education Program. The purpose of an IEP is to lay out the program of special education instruction, supports, and services kids need in school. Get IEP basics here.