PAS Services

Parent's Advocacy in the School offers a comprehensive variety of services relating to educational advocacy for children with exceptionalities

Including:

For Parents and other Shareholders:

"Plain-Talk" Assessments(R): Psycho-Educational Testing Reports that you can understand
The Resources of The PAS Special Education Testing and Advisory Centre
Counselling for parents and for children regarding school issues
Preparing Individual Education Plans (IEPs) that work
Assistance with all phases of the IPRC – (Identification, Placement, & Review Committee activities)
Referrals for legal opinions
Guidance in filling out different educational forms
Attendance at school meetings including: IEPs, IPRCs, planning and school work reviews, discussions about suspensions and expulsions
Translating and understanding report cards
Supplying information and references for community resources to facilitate getting the child's needs met
Learning the elements of being an effective parent advocate based on Principles in Dr. Forman's text: Exceptional Children - Ordinary Schools: Getting the Help You Want for Your Special Needs Child (Parent Advocate Coaching Sessions)
Sharing the work and findings of the Special Education Advisory Committee-SEAC (mandated by the Ontario Ministry of Education) about ways they can assist parents (Dr. Forman chaired a sub-committee of SEAC designed to raise its awareness)
Assistance in Organizing a PAS CHAPTER to support you in dealing effectively with your school

Fees for Services (As a Registered Psychologist some insurance reimbursements may apply)