Special Education Advocacy, Facilitation & Partnership

Promoting inclusion for every child is key to successful integration that leads to becoming a valued member of the community.

What Is Bridging Advocacy?

We bridge the connections between families, schools and service providers to enable the best education possible for students with special needs in the Least Restrictive Environment.
With students at the center of every decision, IEP services should focus on the student's needs based on strengths and areas needing support,
Communication and trust are fundamental to strong relationships and require nurturing and diligence, as well as time to grow.
We pride ourselves on building strong collaborative relationships with case managers, education specialists and teachers, as well as related service providers to support the development of consistent communication patterns with all team members. I
We use organized data collection systems as an essential component to data-based decision making.

How Bridging Advocacy Can Help Parents & Educators:

*Support navigation of Special Education law and procedural safeguards related to a Free and Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) in an inclusive setting

*Review Special Education program components for quality services in the Individual Education Program (IEP)

*Support the development of a 504 Accommodation Plan

*Strengthen partnerships with school teams to maximize student growth

*Help prepare for IEP meetings to determine appropriate services after remote learning during the 2020-21 school year

*Review IEP documents and progress data to determine appropriate goals and placement

*Attend and facilitate meetings, including IEP meetings, 504 accommodation meetings, and school team meetings

*Provide professional development or program reviews for educators/districts

About Bridging Advocacy

Experienced Special Educator

Sarah Drinkwater, PhD., is a dedicated Special Educator with program management experience at the state and school district levels. She is knowledgeable about services for students experiencing disability from preschool through post-secondary. She has worked with children and students with a variety of disabilities, including students eligible for 504 Plan accommodations. Working collaboratively, with respect, is key to her success in the field.

Dr. Drinkwater is experienced in mediation and due process procedures, having participated in hearings (cases) and resolution sessions at the district/administrative law judge level, as well as civil actions in state and federal court.

Dr. Drinkwater has both Doctorate and Master's degrees in Special Education from the University of Oregon. Her 33-year educational career includes positions as Executive Director of Student Services, Director of Special Education, Assistant Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent of Student Services for the State of Oregon. She has taught Master's level Special Education courses at the University of Oregon, the University of Washington and the University of Nevada, Reno.

Service Options

Full Record Review with Report and Recommendations

Advocacy at IEP meetings, 504 Accommodations Meetings, and School Team Meetings

Facilitation of Mediation Sessions

Advocacy at IEP meetings, 504 Accommodations Meetings, and School Team Meetings

Facilitation of Mediation Sessions

Student or Program Observations

Ongoing Program Support with Data Collection

Facilitation of Mediation Sessions

Ongoing Program Support with Data Collection

Individually Determined Services

Ongoing Program Support with Data Collection

Contact Bridging Advocacy

Services available to families/programs in the San Francisco Bay Area and greater California, as well as in Oregon and Washington

Bridging Advocacy does not employ legal counsel and information found on this website is not offering any legal advice.

Bridging Advocacy

253-225-4517

Email Address

info@bridgingadvocacy.com

BRIDGING ADVOCACY

BRIDGING ADVOCACY

Special Education Advocacy, Facilitation & Partnership

What Is Bridging Advocacy?

How Bridging Advocacy Can Help Parents & Educators:

About Bridging Advocacy

Experienced Special Educator

Service Options

Full Record Review with Report and Recommendations

Advocacy at IEP meetings, 504 Accommodations Meetings, and School Team Meetings

Advocacy at IEP meetings, 504 Accommodations Meetings, and School Team Meetings

Advocacy at IEP meetings, 504 Accommodations Meetings, and School Team Meetings

Advocacy at IEP meetings, 504 Accommodations Meetings, and School Team Meetings

Advocacy at IEP meetings, 504 Accommodations Meetings, and School Team Meetings

Facilitation of Mediation Sessions

Advocacy at IEP meetings, 504 Accommodations Meetings, and School Team Meetings

Facilitation of Mediation Sessions

Student or Program Observations

Ongoing Program Support with Data Collection

Facilitation of Mediation Sessions

Ongoing Program Support with Data Collection

Ongoing Program Support with Data Collection

Ongoing Program Support with Data Collection

Individually Determined Services

Ongoing Program Support with Data Collection

Ongoing Program Support with Data Collection

Contact Bridging Advocacy

Get in Touch! We are happy to schedule a 30-minute conversation at no cost.

Bridging Advocacy

Email Address

Testimonials For Dr. Sarah Drinkwater

BRIDGING ADVOCACY

Special Education Advocacy, Facilitation & Partnership

What Is Bridging Advocacy?

How Bridging Advocacy Can Help Parents & Educators:

About Bridging Advocacy

Experienced Special Educator

Service Options

Full Record Review with Report and Recommendations

Advocacy at IEP meetings, 504 Accommodations Meetings, and School Team Meetings

Advocacy at IEP meetings, 504 Accommodations Meetings, and School Team Meetings

Advocacy at IEP meetings, 504 Accommodations Meetings, and School Team Meetings

Advocacy at IEP meetings, 504 Accommodations Meetings, and School Team Meetings

Advocacy at IEP meetings, 504 Accommodations Meetings, and School Team Meetings

Facilitation of Mediation Sessions

Advocacy at IEP meetings, 504 Accommodations Meetings, and School Team Meetings

Facilitation of Mediation Sessions

Student or Program Observations

Ongoing Program Support with Data Collection

Facilitation of Mediation Sessions

Ongoing Program Support with Data Collection

Ongoing Program Support with Data Collection

Ongoing Program Support with Data Collection

Individually Determined Services

Ongoing Program Support with Data Collection

Ongoing Program Support with Data Collection

Contact Bridging Advocacy

Get in Touch! We are happy to schedule a 30-minute conversation at no cost.

Bridging Advocacy

Email Address

Testimonials For Dr. Sarah Drinkwater

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