Special Education Advocacy helps families feel less alone in the special education process. The program supports youth and families during CSE meetings, service planning, school communication, and advocacy for appropriate educational supports.
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Special Education Advocacy helps youth and families navigate school-based supports, CSE meetings, services, and communication with school districts.
The program description notes that the coordinator can attend CSE meetings to help families and schools work together positively.
Youth and Family Special Education Advocacy
The Youth and Family Special Education Coordinator provides advocacy to youths and their families during the special education process within the school district. This coordinator is able to attend CSE meetings to help the family and the school district come together in a positive way. This program is also affiliated with United Way of Cattaraugus to provide social events and group activities to youth in the catchment area.
Contact:
• Angela Natik – Special Education Advocate- 716-373-4602 ext. 8727- anatik@oleanilc.org
• Caitlin Metler- Community Services Manager – 585-933-0140 cmetler@oleanilc.org
