M. Patton’s Advocacy Corner  Special Education Support for Parents

Understanding KRS 158.191(2)(d) — As Amended by Senate Bill 150 (2023) Prepared by M. Patton | Special Education Advocacy & Consulting 1. The Original Law — KRS 158.191 Before 2023, KRS 158.191 established general parental rights in public education, requiring schools to: Notify parents about certain activities or surveys; Provide access to instructional materials; And recognize parents as the primary decision-makers for their child’s education and well-being. However, the st

Clarity in Organization A Pillar of the Clarity in Advocacy™ Method When it comes to special education advocacy, there’s one truth that never changes — if it isn’t documented, it didn’t happen. Documentation is more than record keeping; it’s storytelling with evidence. The right paper trail not only protects your child’s rights — it amplifies your voice. Here are five practical ways to bring Clarity in Organization to your advocacy and make your documentation work for you. Wr

© 2025 M. Patton Special Education Advocacy and Consulting Under the Clarity of Understanding pillar in The Clarity in Advocacy™ Method, knowing your system is power. Recent mass layoffs at the U.S. Department of Education raise serious questions for families of students with disabilities. While these changes are happening at the federal level, their ripple effects can affect how IDEA rights are enforced, how complaints are handled, and how local schools are resourced. Let’s

Heading into an ARC or IEP meeting can stir anxiety — questions, uncertainty, and “What if I miss something?” swirl in your mind. But...

Potential Impacts- not certain. Again- potential affects- potential what could possibly happen. Not what will but what has the potential...

Public schools are for everyone. As a special education advocate and a mother, I am deeply concerned by the increasing pressure on public...