We made it very clear that we do not feel that the IEP document is the only answer to your child’s education and life success.

We know that there is much more to life than IEP issues.  There are concerns of siblings, finances, health and much more.

Ignoring these pieces of a family and planning IEP goals with blinders on would be irresponsible!

We have a team of over 100 families working together on improving their child’s education, their whole family health and many are also improving their finances by working at home with us.

This makes some people MAD!

They would rather live in a world of fighting IEP goals, spending all your energy on negotiating an extra 30 minutes of speech therapy and hoping that everything turns out o.k. at age 22.

Reality will hit these “advocates” someday.  They will realize that being a support to the whole family and offering solutions and ideas to meet the needs of the whole family is a great way to experience success.

We’re proud of the parents we work with who are earning more by helping other families and working on our team.  We’re simply creating more advocates, more healthy families and more educated children with disabilities while acknowledging the big picture and dreaming big!

Have questions about what we’re doing?  Have an opinion?  Feel free to share!

Pssst…do you want to know who was the most mad of all?  Other advocates who read our newsletter and are advocating for you in “old school” fashion!  They are appalled that I would combine helping families with IEP issues with help in other areas of their lives.  Hey! IEPs are supposed to be about preparing for a great life!

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To make your decision a little easier that the time is now to get IEP help, we are again offering a special in March to fit IEP consulting into your household budget by partnering with Shaklee.

As a nationwide speaker on IEP issues, I know the importance of taking care of the details within the paperwork.
As a mom of a child who is recovering from epilepsy and heavy metal toxins, I know the importance of taking care of family!
As a sister of an adult with Down syndrome, I know the importance of helping adults with disabilities make a quality life.

When you purchase a Get Clean Starter Kit through Shaklee you are:

1. Choosing green, heavy metal free, pesticide free, carcinogen free, SAFE products that WORK for your home.  Shaklee was key to my daughter’s recovery!

2. You are supporting adults with disabilities. Precision Education is now helping families with disabilities and adults with disabilities create income through a Shakee business at home! You are helping create a quality of life we are confident you would want for your children in the future.

3. You are receiving quality IEP help for your child.  We’ll go through issues, concerns and all the details mentioned above in assuring your child wraps up this year effectively and starts of next year as smoothly as possible.

HOW IT WORKS:

For the month of March, you can receive a 90 minute free IEP consult by purchasing a Get Clean Starter Kit through Shaklee.
Your starter kit will contain over $3,400 worth of cleaning supplies (if bought in big box stores).
Your price: $170 plus S/H & Tax
Plus, you will receive 15% off of all of your Shaklee purchases for one year.
Why Shaklee?  Shaklee products are guaranteed SAFE.  No heavy metals, carcinogens, or pesticides present and there are over 350 tests on every ingredient to assure safety & quality.

Included in your kit:

All purpose cleaner, degreaser, window wash, laundry detergent, laundry booster, softner, dryer sheets, dish soap, automatic dish soap, handwash, scour off, non-streaking wipes, disinfecting wipes  All concentrated for months and months of clean.  In fact,  some products you won’t replace for over a year!

Included in your IEP consult:

Review of current goals, data, IEP accountability, support services, accommodations, placement options for next year.  You may also receive curriculum suggestions, teaching/behavioral strategy suggestions and a written summary of your consult and recommendations.

To Place Your Order and Schedule Your IEP Consult:

CALL OUR OFFICE:
PRECISION EDUCATION( 815) 302-1273
OR
EMAIL CATHERINE WITH A REQUEST TO ORDER:
CATHERINE@PRECISIONEDUCATION.COM

P.S. Don’t worry about office hours.  Call/email at anytime. Appts will be first come first serve until the March calendar is full!

Sometime you could use a little help getting there. A little help in finding the right words to express your concerns.  A little help in reviewing IEP goals to see if you should suggest anything different.  A little help understanding what data you should be receiving.  A little help when deciding what classrooms/placement to look at next year.

For the next two weeks, a little help will cost less with Precision Education & Catherine Whitcher, M.Ed.

Starting today through the end of February, all new clients (and families we haven’t worked with in over one year) can receive an initial IEP mini-consult $125.

However, like all good deals there is a catch!  It’s a good catch…I promise!

Do to spreading the love and support of adults with disabilities and entrepreneurship, the only way to receive this reduced fee is to purchase $125 at http://www.robertbagdonas.myshaklee.com

Robert Bagdonas is an adult with Down Syndrome and my brother.  Through his home-business with Shaklee, you’ll be able to find safe products for your home and self.  Everything from laundry detergent to your multi-vitamin to your next favorite lipstick color.

Your purchase helps Robert, which in turn supports a bigger picture of independence of adults with disabilities, and also results in you receiving help for your child and navigating the special education system for a better future.  It’s a WiN/WIN!

What you receive during your special education consult:

1. 90 minutes by phone (great for anyone around the U.S.!) or in person (Shorewood, IL area) with Catherine Whitcher, M.Ed

2. A review of your child’s IEP, 7 critical components of the IEP discussed in full.

3. A written recap of our meeting with suggested next steps/IEP input sent to you within 3 days.

4. Access to “current client rates” for one year.

5. Your choice of $125 worth of product from http://www.robertbagdonas.myshaklee.com

How to make this happen?

1.  Go to http://www.robertbagdonas.myshaklee.com and make your purchase online  OR simply make your shopping list and we’ll complete your order for you over the phone.

2.  Call (815) 302-1273 and ask for Catherine: Let her know you have either made your purchase (have order number from receipt ready) or that you are ready to make your purchase & schedule your consult.

3.  Send in your IEP via fax (508) 302-1273 at least 48 hours before your appt so Catherine can review.

Be sure to include a cover page with your IEP that lists your name, contact information & top 3 education concerns.

The $125 fee for an IEP mini-consult will only be available for Feb 2010.

Let’s work together now to assure your child has a great ending to the school year or maybe you’re already looking into the fall!

ALL APPOINTMENTS WILL BE MADE ON A FIRST COME BASIS.

HINT: THERE ARE ONLY 10 APPTS LEFT FOR THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY!

Ever feel like you’re run down and out of options? You’ve been talking
in circles to the IEP team. You’re ready to pull your hair out (Which
might be a good option considering you never have time to do it!). Take
time to learn what you need to do to really make a difference in your
child’s IEP and look good while doing it! So maybe a lipstick isn’t
you’re priority, but don’t you feel stronger when you look better? We
can be strong & beautiful!

AGENDA:

IEP Goal Writing

Writing an Effective Parent Input Statement

What To Do When Things Go Wrong

How to Prioritize Your Child’s IEP

Take
a little time for you and shop for a new shade…testers will be
onsite! All makeover supplies will be green, safe, non-toxic and good
for your skin.

Bring Your Child’s IEP- GET HELP SPECIFIC TO YOUR CHILD

Bring Your Old Lipstick and receive a free beauty gift. Let’s have fun!

FEE: $25 to cover materials you will take home!

RSVP: YOU MUST RSVP BY FEB 21st!

It’s
time to put your child’s education in perspective and start advocating
for what is most important to you and your family. Learn how to
communicate your goals for REAL RESULTS in SPECIAL EDUCATION!

Everything
from what color to wear, how to style your hair, what type of letters
to write, and when to send a thank you. How to address the staff, when
to address the staff, WHAT VOCABULARY TO USE TO COMMUNICATE
EFFECTIVELY.

“Catherine goes beyond the books and what is legally needed for our children.  She knows how to get the job done!” -Parent, Naperville, IL

Often I receive a call from a parent who has a child in special education who says:  “I don’t want to be THAT Mom”. What is THAT mom?

P.S.  Sorry Dad’s…there are more Moms than Dads in our audience, but you too can figure out if your THAT Dad or THE Dad! If you are not THAT Dad or THE Dad, but let Mom take care of the family job on the IEP team…it may be time to create your role.

P.S. If you’re reading this and you weren’t at the Ups for Downs presentation…feel free to get your IEP Help curriculum too!

Take these first 3 steps of advocating for your child and have confidence you are moving in the right direction!