Advocacy is Key. A conversation with Angelica Medrano.

What this episode covers

In this week’s episode, the spotlight is on Angelica Medrano. Angelica has over 15 years of experience in special education and holds teaching certifications in Special Education and English as a Second Language. She began her teaching career as a Special Education teacher at Hamilton MS in the Houston Heights. After a few years of teaching, she moved to a districtwide position in Special Education. During her career, Angelica provided extensive training in areas such as the ARD/IEP Process, Effective Instructional Strategies, Inclusive Practices, Learning Disabilities and Universal Design for Learning. She worked directly with students, parents, teachers, and administrators. Angelica is a member of COPAA- Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates. Utilizing her experience and knowledge of the education system and student learning abilities, Angelica believes in advocating for the best education for every child. She decided to leave public education to work directly with parents and students. Her goal is to set children up for success in school. The process should not be overwhelming or time consuming. As someone who has attended ARD meetings in many different roles, she understands that no one should sit in meetings that last hours and have no resolution. She works efficiently and effectively to ensure every child receives the appropriate services and supports. In this episode, Angelica talks about the: • Nuances of navigating the school system. • Importance of advocating for your child. • What to do if you need assistance in speaking with the school. • Significance of teaching children to advocate for themselves and much more She offers free parents resources and is willing to work one on one with you & your child. Check out EDUPrepspace.com or join the FB community for more information.