Maria, whose first language is Spanish, used to
walk into her son’s IEP meeting feeling
overwhelmed and ready to push for mediation.
She was struggling to understand the nuances of
the IEP process in English. She was uncertain
about signing the IEP because of the ongoing
miscommunications with the school.
Getting an FSP was a game changer for Maria and
her family. Her FSP translated and clarified each
step of the IEP process for her. Maria was finally
given the information she needed to understand
the supports being offered to her son. By the end
of the meeting, she felt empowered and confident
in her decision to sign, ensuring her son could
receive the support he needed without delay.
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When Sara got a sudden call from her son’s
school about truancy, she was shocked—and
even more so when they threatened a $300 fine.
Unsure of her options, she reached out to Parent
Alliance, where her FSP explained that the
school was required to offer a Student
Attendance Improvement Plan (SAIP) before
involving the court.
Armed with this knowledge, Sara went into the
meeting prepared. When the school mentioned
a court letter was already on its way, she pushed
back, avoiding unnecessary fines and ensuring
her son received the support he deserved.
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