Newfound Advocacy is a service of Newfound Learning Center, Inc. devoted to helping parents navigate the difficult and confusing ARD/504 process.  Call upon one of our experienced Texas certified administrators with doctorates in education to assist you in obtaining a quality educational plan for your child.  Bring more than good intentions to your ARD/504 meeting.  Get the professional support and advice that you need to help your child.

Newfound College Advocacy - Support for special needs students does not need to end in high school. Newfound will develop ADA plans for college students locally or nationally.

Contact
Dr. MarshaGuernsey, at (214) 390-1749 or newfoundinc@aol.com.
Member Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates.


FAQ

1.  What is advocacy?  The ultimate goal of advocacy is to obtain the best possible education for your child.  At Newfound you will have the experience of an educational expert to help you navigate the many obstacles of the ARD/504 process.

2.  Why should I have an advocate?  Would you try to fix your $30,000 car by buying a repair manual?  Probably not.  Likewise, a public school district has many specialists and resources at their immediate disposal.  Without specialized training and expertise with special education and the ARD/ 504 process you will most likely be at a significant disadvantage.

3.  What is the cost?  There is a charge of $150.00 per hour.  Additional charges may be assessed for travel, consultations, and other expenses that may be required.  We do not offer financial assistance.

4.  Does the ARD Committee have to accept the recommendations of the Advocate and or parent?  No, however, there are appeal options.

5.  Are you getting all of the services for your child that they are entitled to receive?  Does your child qualify for Extended School Year (ESY) services?  Does your child have a Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP)? If so, what happens when a problem occurs?  What about assistive  technology, special education counseling, and independent evaluations? There is a lot to know, and this is only the beginning.

6.  What is your child's IQ? What does this mean in terms of educational services?  How is educational progress measured? Who measures it? What happens if adequate progress isn't being made?

7.  What curriculum materials is your child using?  Are these "research based"?  Are the teaching methodologies and curricular decisions based on current peer reviewed research?  Do you know how to interpret the information that is presented to you?

8. Where do I begin?  Contact Dr. Marsha Guernsey at newfound@aol.com. To better assist you , please follow the instructions found on the Request for Newfound Advocacy form.

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