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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Interesting thread, as we've been weighing whether we need an advocate as our DS transitions to middle school.  On the one hand, our IEP discussions as a team really are pretty free-wheeling and there is a lot of good collaboration that's taken place.  Whenever we've suggested accommodations, they've almost always been granted.

On the other hand...DS is still way behind in some areas and has met few goals, although he's made progress.  The team is rarely proactive.  I often have the feeling that there are various interventions/approaches that could be tried but that we don't know about and that they keep in reserve.  I also worry that engaging an advocate will make things go much more "by the book" than they currently are.  We have pretty free, honest communication with the team and DS's teachers.  Part of me fears that hiring an advocate will put a stop to that and actually be detrimental.[/quote]

I'm a teacher - and hiring an advocate most likely will change the relationship.  But that is not always a bad thing.  Your child comes first and you are just protecting his interests.  Just make sure that if you do go that route, you find an advocate that is respectful of the teachers and everything should be fine.  I've had some experiences with advocates that are really soul sucking.  The good ones have a great way of creating a positive fruitful environment.  It sounds like you already have a good relationship with your team so with right person could maybe help find different approaches than what is being done now.[/quote]

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