{"product_id":"guide-to-special-education-advocacy-sharon-bellao-9798272036032","title":"Guide to Special Education Advocacy: Empowering Parents to Navigate the Special Education Process With Confidence","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGuide to Special Education Advocacy\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eEvery child deserves the chance to thrive - and every parent deserves the\u003cbr\u003eknowledge, tools, and confidence to make that happen.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eGuide to Special Education Advocacy is a compassionate and practical resource\u003cbr\u003edesigned to help parents understand their rights, build strong partnerships with schools, \u003cbr\u003eand become effective advocates for their children.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDrawing from her experience as a teacher, administrator, and IEP facilitator, educator\u003cbr\u003eand life coach Sharon Bellao breaks down complex processes into clear, manageable\u003cbr\u003esteps. Through relatable stories, sample letters, checklists, and reflection prompts, readers\u003cbr\u003elearn how to navigate evaluations, meetings, and eligibility decisions with clarity and\u003cbr\u003ecalm. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis guidebook helps parents move from feeling overwhelmed to feeling empowered -\u003cbr\u003etransforming frustration into progress and uncertainty into understanding. The guidebook\u003cbr\u003ecan be a resource for educators as well who will benefit from gaining a deeper\u003cbr\u003eunderstanding of the special education process and the challenges families face.\u003cbr\u003eEmpathy and shared knowledge and understanding form a solid foundation for more\u003cbr\u003eeffective collaboration. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eStart your advocacy journey today and learn how to speak up with confidence for\u003cbr\u003ethe child you love.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSharon Bellao is an educator, advocate, and life coach based on Cape Cod, MA. Over her\u003cbr\u003ecareer, she has served as a public school teacher and administrator, IEP meeting\u003cbr\u003efacilitator, adjunct professor, and vocational instructor. Through her practice, Learning\u003cbr\u003ethe Difference, Sharon offers professional development and consultation to educators, \u003cbr\u003eand support and coaching to parents and young adults with neurodivergence.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Sharon Bellao\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798272036032\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/02\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 156\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.48lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.33d","brand":"Sharon Bellao","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48743022493951,"sku":"9798272036032","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/guide-to-special-education-advocacy-sharon-bellao-9798272036032","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}