Is your child struggling in school and not getting the support they need? Waypointates is here to help! We focus on fostering a positive relationship with schools while advocating for your child's educational rights. Together, we can ensure every student receives the support they deserve!
Negotiate the IEP
your child deserves
Concerned About Changes in Special Education and the Department of Education?
If you're worried about potential changes to special education policies or restructuring in the Department of Education, rest assured—states already have established laws to protect special education rights, and those laws have been in place for years. We strictly adhere to all federal and state guidelines, and our team is well-versed in navigating the directives and connecting with the right people in each state to ensure your child receives the support they deserve.
Don’t let concerns about potential changes deter you from setting up the proper supports for your child. We’re here to help you advocate for what they need, no matter what changes may come.
The Local Education Agency must Identify, Locate, and Evaluate children with SUSPECTED disabilities.
" you need to get your child diagnosed by a psychiatrist at your expense"
"they dont use
their voice device"
It is the responsibility of the LEA to ensure that the child with a disability, parents, and educators know how to use the AAC device
"dyslexia
is not covered"
20 U.S.C.
section 1401(30)
" they have good grades,
we cant do anything unless your child is failing"
The school is required to
provide a special education to a child with disability, regardless of whether the child has been held back or failed a course or grade, and is progressing from one grade to another.
MYTH: In person school meetings give you more power.
Truth: In person allows for verbal assurances and promises to be made without follow-through or proof of what was said.
Thats most likely Outlined in the
The Individuals with
Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
"we don't do that here"
"your child is
not autistic enough"
A parent has the right to an independent educational evaluation at public expense if the parent disagrees with an evaluation obtained by the public agency
§ 300.502
If the school cannot support your child a
change of placement should be evaluated.
"come get your child from school because we can't handle them"
Virtual meetings put the power back in your hands to show what was agreed to if any disputes occur, making videos more binding than verbal in room agreements that may not get captured. We record and transcribe the meeting and finally we store it on our secure server.
Sleep well with revolutionized client technology standards for advocacy with a user friendly client portal. Say goodbye to messy paperwork and tedious tasks like printing, signing, and scanning. Our portal lets you easily manage your account, and upload documents securely, making the advocacy process for your child hassle-free.
No matter if you're brand new to this or feeling a bit lost and unheard after an IEP meeting, you're in the right place! Let's illuminate that darkness together and bring some clarity to your journey!
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