Stronger Together: Building Support for Families and Students with Special Needs
You don’t have to navigate special education alone—explore clear, reliable information and resources that empower you to confidently advocate for your child.
Special education can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to face it alone or feel powerless. Schools are responsible for supporting all students, yet it’s parents who best understand their own child’s unique needs and can champion those needs most effectively. Here, you’ll find the knowledge, resources, and encouragement to help you speak up with confidence and ensure your child receives the education they deserve. Together, we’re building stronger advocates—one informed parent at a time.
Supporting parents to stand strong as their child’s best advocate—safeguarding their education no matter what challenges arise.
“Let justice roll on like a river, righteousness like a never-failing stream.” Amos 5:24
Your Special Education Resource Hub
Tools, templates, and guidance to help you advocate with confidence.
Explore downloadable tools and resources created to support you at every stage of the special education process. On our Resources page, you’ll find templates for letters and forms, guides for understanding your rights, tips for effective IEP meetings, information about parent responsibilities, and insight into what special education dispute processes can and cannot do. These tools are designed to help you document effectively, communicate clearly, and confidently advocate for your child’s needs.
Find the Right Support for Your Child
Sometimes families need extra help beyond what information and templates can provide. Our referrals page connects you with special education therapy providers, and parent support organizations. These resources are shared to help families explore options and find the support that best fits their needs. Click below to visit the referrals page and view the full list.
If you are a provider and would like to be considered for inclusion on our referrals page, please email amarilloadvocate@gmail.com
Who I Am & Why I Help
I’m April, a parent who understands firsthand how challenging it can be to navigate special education and advocate for your child. My journey began when I started advocating for my own son, which inspired me to become a special education teacher. I hold a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree from West Texas A&M University, a post‑graduate certificate in Educational Diagnostician studies from Stephen F. Austin State University, and I am currently pursuing advanced studies in Special Education Advocacy at St. Mary’s University School of Law. This combination of classroom experience, diagnostic expertise, and specialized training allows me to provide parents with informed guidance and practical tools for navigating special education processes.
Through my “Ask April” email submissions, I offer guidance to parents seeking clarity on special education processes—at no cost—because every family deserves access to support and reliable information.
Ask April
Do you have questions about special education or feel unsure about how to move forward with your child’s educational needs? I welcome parent questions and share responses based on my experience as a parent, my educational background, and my work in the public education field. All submissions remain anonymous, and selected questions may be adapted and shared (with all identifying details removed) as part of ongoing parent guidance, helping others who may be facing similar challenges.
Responses are for informational purposes only and are not legal advice. Some questions may not be answered due to professional ethics or conflicts of interest. Full disclaimer below.