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Understanding Special Education


During the past 17 years, I have witnessed first hand the frustration parents experience while trying to navigate through the special education process. As a public school counselor and administrator, I felt that schools were not doing an adequate job in preparing parents to effectively participate in their child’s IEP meeting. As a parent myself, I know that we just want the best for our children, and that a great education is key to a successful future.


The goal of this site is to empower you as a parent to be the best advocate for your child. By bringing you the most parent friendly information on special education law, learning disabilities, the IEP process and school success, I want you to have the information you need right at your fingertips. It’s hard enough being a parent without worrying if your child is receiving the best possible services.


I hope to hear from you as your comments and questions will continue to help me provide you with the best possible information and resources.

Thank you for visiting
Understanding Special Education
and happy parenting!


Michele Hancock, M.S., P.P.S.
Educational Consultant and Advocate



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