Foundations of Advocacy: Communication & Connection

Skills Learned

• Strengthen confidence in navigating the special education process with clarity and purpose.
  
• Understand the types of meetings that occur throughout the referral and IEP process—what to prepare, what to bring, and how to contribute meaningfully.


• Communicate effectively and empathetically with teachers, families, and school teams using structured strategies, scripts, and shared language.


• Maintain clear boundaries and confidentiality—protecting privacy while ensuring all relevant team members are appropriately informed.


• Participate in meetings with professionalism, empathy, and structure, applying The Levy Way framework for productive collaboration.


• Build a shared language between home, school, and allied professionals to promote consistent, student-centered support.