Also called: IEP Advocate
Helps families get the school services their child with a disability is legally entitled to.
Reviews a child's evaluation reports, then attends an IEP meeting with the parents and pushes for more reading support and a classroom aide.
Private advocates charge hourly.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Certificate, about 2 years after high school. Training through advocacy programs (e.g., COPAA); many are parents or former teachers.
Ways in: Certification, 4-year college, On-the-job training. Training cost: Under $15k.
Majors to look at: Special Education, Pre-Law.
Growing about average. Estimate.
Low risk for 10 years. AI can summarize IEPs and laws, but sitting beside parents and pushing for services in meetings stays human.
Classes: AP Government, Psychology, Speech or debate.
Official data: O*NET occupation 21-1099.
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