CRITICAL CHALLENGE IN SPECIAL EDUCATION
Special education faces a multi-faceted crisis that impacts students, families, and schools:
Chronic Absenteeism
18.5% of students with disabilities missed 15 or more school days.
Students with disabilities missed a minimum of 17 million days of instruction.
16% of all students who missed 15 or more school days were students with IEPs.
Academic Underachievement
Students with disabilities scored 40 points lower in reading and math compared to their peers.
The graduation rate for students with disabilities was 68.2%, compared to 86.1% for all students.
Parent Disenfranchisement
73% of parents of children with disabilities reported feeling overwhelmed by the IEP process.
Many parents describe IEP meetings as intimidating and feel their input is not valued.
OUR UNIQUE SOLUTION
THE FAMILY MATTERING
PROGRAM
We serve families by partnering directly with schools through our trademarked Family Mattering™ program. This innovative approach doesn't just address challenges, it unleashes the full potential of parent-educator partnerships.
Recognition
Celebrating the unique expertise every family brings.
Integration
Incorporating family perspectives into educational planning.
Empowerment
Equipping families with the tools to be effective advocates
We use technology to facilitate engagement, but our core is a comprehensive educational program that addresses the unique needs of diverse communities.
OUR OFFER
Our expanded IEP Personality Quiz™, tailored to enhance family understanding and participation
Cutting-edge tools that transform parent-educator communication
A comprehensive platform that makes collaboration effortless and impactful
A culturally responsive approach addressing diverse community needs
THE IMPACT
Dramatic improvements in student attendance and engagement
Consistent attendance has enhanced their learning outcomes.
Significant boosts in academic performance.
Increasing the graduation rate for students with IEPs
A revitalized school community where families feel truly valued and heard
An enhanced educational setting where parents experience clarity throughout the IEP process.
APPROACH TO ACCESSIBILITY
Our groundbreaking funding model ensures that schools can easily access our solutions, promoting increased parent engagement across diverse communities. By making our approach financially accessible, we empower every school to benefit from enhanced collaboration and support.
JOIN US IN OUR MISSION
Ready to revolutionize parent engagement in special education and tackle chronic absenteeism? Let's transform the educational experience for every family and student together.
