Education Advocacy

Just Listen to the Labels We Use to Describe Our Kids....

Intellectually Disturbed.... Learning Disabled.... Emotionally Disturbed...

Really? And we wonder why kids develop low self-esteem once "identified," or worse yet, "coded?"

The Result? Kids who are hands-on learners get "identified."

While the United States Education System's global ranking remains in the middle of all countries tested, the numbers of children who "don't fit in" continues to rise. Despite the fact that Learning Theory proves that a hands-on approach is best, few teachers have been trained in project-based instruction.

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For Parents:

Your child is our priority. We realize there is nothing more important to parents than providing the best possible avenue for a successful future for their children. This means our children need to graduate high school and follow their bliss, that thing that motivates their heart and soul. Because all children learn differently, at Inspired Learning we are not fond of the medical model of "SPECIAL EDUCATION", instead we believe all children, regardless of age are differently-abled.

If your son or daughter is struggling in school and you are wrestling with what to do, please call us before you agree to an EVALUATION. We can review academic records and report cards and provide you with a COMPLIMENTARY INTAKE SESSION to determine if you really need to go down this road.

We are here to assist you with your child's Individualized Education Plan (IEP) or 504 Plan, attend meetings with you and advise you on next steps to ensure a collaborative and mutually beneficial relationship is maintained between you and your child’s educational TEAM. As the saying goes, "You attract more flies with sugar than with salt." Our approach is that of MINDFUL MEDIATION.

On the other hand, if you feel you have exhausted all avenues of communication, we are here to help with that as well. We work closely with a skilled area attorney and can connect you with his office if needed. So, if you are struggling to ensure your child gets the best possible academic experience, call us. We can help.

The Future of Education

Holistic Education Advocacy Differs From Traditional Education Advocacy in Two Key Ways

We begin with a Mind-Body-Spirit understanding of child development. This means we start by gaining a deep understanding of who your child is, what their unique talents and strengths are and how we can bridge any disconnects between the two.

You Have Options - Unlike the current medical model, we strive for a drug-free, label-free approach. This means because we partner with area Naturopathic Physicians and Nutritionists to provide a comprehensive approach to total wellness, you can also choose to pursue a drug-free approach. We work with you on your time table, schedule and availability. You are free to choose to engage in a drug-free approach or not. We always respect your decisions.

Holistic Education Advocacy Differs From Traditional Education Advocacy in Two Key Ways

What We Do:

Review "Most Recent Paperwork" (within the last 3 years) :

All Evaluations: Occupational Therapy, Speech and Language, Psychological Evaluations, Neuropsychological Evaluations, Physical Therapy.

Individualized Education Plans
504 Plans
Doctor's Diagnoses

Review School Records Including:

Report Cards
Attendance
Suspension/Expulsion Records

Attend School Referral, IEP or 504 Plan Meetings

This is where we represent your interests at all school meetings.

We Provide Services For:

Parents of a children in grades preschool through college.
Parents of adult children who graduated high school and are still at home. We provide the transition services to help you launch them.
Adults who are in college, yet need an Advocate to help them communicate their struggles with their 504 plan to the College Disabilities Office.

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Isn't it Time We Refer to Learners as "Differently-Abled?"

We help all learners with or without IEPs or 504 Plans that the medical model refers to as:

At Risk
Learning Disabled - LD
Specific Learning Disability - SLD
Emotionally Disturbed - ED
Other Health Impaired - OHI
Autism Spectrum Disorder - ASD
Attention Deficit Disorder - ADD
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder - ADHD
Pervasive Developmental Delay - PDD

Holistic Education Advocacy Has the Ability To:

Remove negative patterns around learning so as to increase self-esteem
Increase organizational skills – sometimes referred to as “Executive Functioning”
Instruct self-soothing techniques through Mindfulness Meditation and Self-Hypnosis
Build self-confidence in learning
Improve writing & reading
Improve the ability to recognize and respond to negative emotions
Decrease anxiety and depression

In 1978 Janet Wilson coined the phrase, "differently-abled."

We have always built upon kids' strengths to enhance learning.