Title: What Is the Role of a Special Education Advocate? | American University
Headings: What Is the Role of a Special Education Advocate?
What Is the Role of a Special Education Advocate?
Role and Responsibilities of a Special Education Advocate<
How Special Education Advocates Help Families
Special Education Advocate Careers
Training and Skills for Special Education Advocates
Writing Skills
Research Skills
Interpersonal Skills
Career Outlook
Empower Families as a Special Education Advocate
Recommended Readings

Content: Working with parents requires empathy and compassion. Knowing how to collaborate with others is critical to special education advocacy. Career Outlook
The US Bureau of Labor Statistics projects the employment of special education teachers to increase by 3% between 2018 and 2028, which demonstrates an increasing need for special education advocates. Empower Families as a Special Education Advocate
Special education advocates play a key role in helping students with special needs and disabilities get the services they need. By conducting research, offering expert opinions, and navigating laws and regulations, they help families make sense of the educational system. Discover how American University’s Online Master of Arts in Teaching and Online Master of Education in Education and Leadership Policy equip special education advocates with the expertise needed to advocate for students’ rights. Recommended Readings
Culturally Responsive Teaching Strategies: Importance, Benefits & Tips
Disproportionality in Special Education: Impact on Student Performance and How Administrators Can Help
The Role of Special Education Teachers in Promoting an Inclusive Classroom
Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates, “Special Education Advocates Training and Certification”
Don’t IEP Alone: A Day in Our Shoes, “The 7 Things You need to Become a Special Education Advocate”
Houston Chronicle, “How to Become a Special-Education Advocate”
Success by Design Education, “What Does a Special Education Advocate Do?”