Coaching for Effective Parent-School Dialogue
Want to be a more powerful voice for your child in the special education system? Get a personalized email review. We analyze your real emails and offer targeted advice to help you communicate clearly and confidently with educators and administrators.
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Based on Advocacy Type
Research on special education and parents' role with schools has identified 4 Parent Advocate Types.
Intuitive Advocate
Disability Expert
Strategist
Change Agent
Communication contributes to your own parent advocacy type. Learn how your emails work well and where you might make changes.
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Communication
We’ll review 4-5 emails you’ve sent or want to send and discuss:
Content Analysis: What does the email say?
Intention: Are you saying what you want to say?
Strategies: How can we enhance your email effectiveness?
Clarity: Is it understood by someone unfamiliar with your child?
We’ll identify strengths and possible changes to consider in your email communications.
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Empowering
In our 90-minute session, our focus will look at:
Child’s needs: Aligning your email with your child’s individual requirements.
Collaboration: approaches to take to create positive relationships with the school.
Best Practices: Adapting your approach to what works well.
Remember, in your child’s education, your voice makes a difference.
Why Is This Session Essential?
Impactful Advocacy: Learn to advocate effectively while fostering collaboration.
Real-Life Scenarios: Address actual emails you’ve sent to or received from school.
Asking for Clarification: Gain confidence in seeking clarification when school emails leave you puzzled.
Third-Party Perspective: Ensure clarity for anyone reading the email.
What others are saying
M., parent of a middle school student.
“Cherylynne is very knowledgeable, genuine and caring and was heavily invested in my child's success.”
Sara E., parent of a Seattle high schooler