Advocating for the AD/HD Student in Grades K-12


4-Session Teleclass
$125
Enroll now!! Space is limited

Are you a frustrated parent/coach at a loss of how to advocate for your child in the school system?
Do you feel as if your school district is not supportive of the needs of your child?


Do you flounder over the question of what the school district is or is not required to provide?

If so, this teleclass is for you!

Pam Milazzo, ACG, JD; AD/HD & Advocacy Coach will lead this informative 4-part teleclass series that will help you understand your rights as a parent/advocate so that you can best advocate for your child.

In this 4-Part teleclass series, Pam will share with you important information and strategies that will provide you with:

Proven, successful advocacy strategies that can be used to obtain the accommodations needed by students with AD/HD in order to succeed in school


An improved understanding of the laws that have been enacted to protect K-12 students with AD/HD; and how to use the laws that were designed to provide the appropriate accommodations and educational support for your child


Successful techniques that can be used to cut through the bureaucratic red tape and facilitate a positive, cooperative response from your school district


A greater sense of confidence to advocate for your child with AD/HD
Prior to the first class, you will be provided with a sample Case Study detailing a real scenario of the typical challenges faced by students with AD/HD



In Session 1,
You will learn about the laws that protect our students and the services that can be obtained on their behalf. With a firm knowledge of the law, you will no longer be left to flounder over the question of what the school district is or is not required to provide.





In Sessions 2 & 3,
You will learn the components needed to build a strong case plus the Art of Negotiating with the school district administration. By the end of Session 3, you will possess the “tactical ammunition” that you will need in order to substantiate your requests for essential educational support services.





In the final 4th Session of this series,
You will learn the importance of involving the students in the advocacy process and strategies for building their self-advocacy skills.



With students as active participants in the process, the burden of those advocating on their behalf is lessened, the benefits of their advocacy efforts are maximized, and the quality of life for all those involved is improved significantly.









http://www.addca.com/Pammilazzoadvocacy.html (http://www.addca.com/Pammilazzoadvocacy.html)

I haven't taken this class but I met Pam at the ADDA Conference this past may. I talked to her quite a bit and she really knows a lot.

How frustrating that this is probably one of the best classes I could take for my kids and I have to work all four nights.

I have a feeling that this will be a very popular class. Contact them at ADDCA and let them know you are interested in the class but this time doesn't work for you. I bet if there is enough interest they will add another class in the future.

Here's a link to the contact info http://addca.com/contact.html .

Thank you for the contact info and I have already sent my request.

I e-mailed to see if they had scholarships for parents that cannot afford this was wants to take it, see what they said. They should if they really want to get parents involved.

Tara,

Thanks for the site. I was able to discuss the road blocks my kids' face everyday with Pam and they are now going to offer the class on Wednesday's. Your right she is a really sweet woman.

Here's some updated info on this class



Dates: February 2, 9, 16, 23 2005
Time: 8:00 - 9:30 PM EST
Duration: 90-minutes
Cost: $150

http://www.addca.com/Pammilazzoadvocacy.html

Is there any way of finding tip and stageties for free on the net? I for sure can't affors $125 but really need the help right now dealing with the schools.
Does anyone do this on a volunteer basis?
Dana

I got a lot of my information from the internet and library. There are many easy to read books on Advocating for your child just ask your librarian to assist you. I've never had a librarian turn me down when it comes to helping children grow (their all softies).

Good luck.

Just another reminder that this class starts next week...

Dates: February 2, 9, 16, 23 2005
Time: 8:00 - 9:30 PM EST
Duration: 90-minutes
Cost: $150

http://www.addca.com/Pammilazzoadvocacy.html

My partner's 13 year old son is suspected of having ADD (like dad) and both my partner and his ex-wife had gotten to the point of discussing whether to put their son on medication, when some classmates found out from a teacher that they could get him in serious trouble - just by provoking him into SAYING some forbidden expressions. Apparently, there is a "zero tolerance" policy at his school for making references to DEATH, which are without exception treated as TERRORIST THREATS! Had he had an official ADD diagnosis, there would be no consequences for his ill-chosen (not really "chosen") words.

I ask you, what kind of school would send ORDINARY teenage boys who act like surly jerks to alternative school for two weeks? Why does he even need to have a diagnosis to avoid punishment absurdly disproportionate to his offense? Policies and regulations like these put ALL undiagnosed ADD students at risk, and there's got to be someone working in the legal system who wants to make this case.

Please provide whatever information you can. We are in Texas, the DFW area.

Thank you in advance,

Chhinnamasta

Whew...just want to say that I am glad I was not the parent who had to respond to this crisis...I did some of my own research following up various links mentioned in this and other forums after doing this posting, and found out that how I have been going about this would have been totally counterproductive! I was obviously way too emotional (and impulsive!) here, and it's a good thing I was only in a position to look up information while others handled the real situation. The school modified the unfair punishment, along with several other accommodations to prevent similar problems from recurring, based on "mitigating circumstances."

A qualm remains, though: must correcting a social injustice (here, regarding all undiagnosed ADDer's and ordinary students) NECESSARILY conflict with the best interests of an individual (whether child or adult)? I feel very morally uneasy - as I have in situations regarding my OWN life - about seeking individual exceptions to unjust rules that ought to be changed for everyone.

Chhinnamasta