Frequently Asked Questions
Why do I need an advocate?
You want the best for your child. The school employs many experts, why shouldn’t you? Hiring Silver & Associates Educational Consulting Solutions helps you navigate the school maze, understand the educational jargon and Section 504 process.
When should I hire an educational advocate?
Why wait and take a chance that your evaluation request at your child’s school might be denied? Start with the most qualified Section 504 advocates to assist you from the very beginning of the Section 504 process.
Who uses Silver & Associates Educational Consulting Solutions?
Families considering hiring an educational advocate should carefully assess the educational advocate’s qualifications and experience. Being an educational advocate is more than just attending a Section 504 meeting. It’s about building relationships with the parents and the schools to ensure that the student’s needs are being met. That’s why so many parents and guardians just like you value our expert qualifications, experience and commitment. They hire Silver & Associates Educational Consulting Solutions to assist them in the Section 504 process.
How can Silver & Associates Educational Consulting Solutions help my child?
Our services are individualized based on your child’s needs. Tell us what your needs are and we will work with you. Our team has the professional credentials and caring attitude to provide the educational assistance you need. We will help ensure that your child receives the services needed and is entitled to by federal law.
Does your child have any of these conditions?
- ADD/ADHD
- Allergies
- Anxiety
- Asthma
- Cancer
- Depression
- Diabetes
- Digestive Disorder
- Hearing Impairment
- Hemophilia
- Kidney Disease
- Neurological Disorder
- Orthopedic Disorder
- Seizure Disorder
- Sickle Cell
- Visual Impairment
Any of these might qualify your child for Section 504 eligibility and accommodations. Even if you do not see your child’s condition on this list, this is not an exhaustive list. We can still help you.
Has your child had chronic absences due to a disability? Is your child now doing poorly or failing in school? We can help you.
My child is graduating high school and going to college. How can Silver & Associates Educational Consulting Solutions help my child?
As more students with disabilities plan to continue their education after high school it is important that students with disabilities know their rights and responsibilities. The responsibilities of Post-Secondary schools for students with disabilities are very different than public school districts. Silver & Associates Educational Consulting Solutions can help you navigate the process.
How flexible are the consultants when it comes to scheduling?
We maintain flexible schedules – and in addition to attendance at Section 504 meetings we offer phone consultations with some evening and/or weekend hours to accommodate busy student/family schedules.
What if we don’t live near your office or are not in your state?
Depending on the type of services you need we offer services nationwide. We are available to fly to your city, are available for phone consultation, videoconference, and by email.