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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Hiring an advocate has been such a huge help to us. It’s hard to feel like a full member of the “team” when you don’t know every policy and option. I also think having a third party in the room helps both sides watch their words - know it isn’t a financial option for everyone but if you can make it work it’s been a game changer. Both school and central office staff said and did some outrageous things in meetings before we had an advocate. [/quote] What is the approx cost of an advocate? An advocate and a lawyer are different right?[/quote] We pay 200$ per hour (they bill in increments for calls, emails, meetings, follow ups). It adds up, but ended up being worth it for us. The advocate has a background in education, has worked for one of the local public school systems. They work with lawyers as needed, so there is an option for that if things get to the level that a lawyer is needed.[/quote]
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