Professional Standards

Advocacy Services

communicate respectfully and professionally with all parties
prepare parent and student for meetings
attend meetings with a clear agenda outlined
assist parents and students with understanding the special education process
research clients' disabilities and share information with all relevant parties
continually advocate for student's independent skill development
work toward a meaningful outcome for the student and not a "win"
inform parent if the issues are beyond the scope of your ability and refer them to other professionals or organizations

Client and business records

maintain, organized, and secure financial and business records for every client
return any records to client upon dissolution or completion of services
maintain confidentiality of any personally identifiable documents or information
receive written consent from your client prior to discussing or sharing information
track time worked for each client and invoice accurately

Professional development