| Version | 1.1 |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Syracuse University |
| Release date | Mar 31, 2011 |
| Date added | Jan 4, 2014 |
| Os requirements | iOS |
| Requirements | Compatible with iPhone 3Gs, iPhone 4. iTunes account required. |
| Total downloads | 0 |
| Price | Free |
Description
The goal of iAdvocate is to share and develop specific strategies with parents for working collaboratively with a school team to improve their childrens education. iAdvocate uses problem-based learning strategies, simulations, and provides contextual access resources to build parental advocacy skills and knowledge. iAdvocate provides parents with both information and most importantly, strategies in regards to their educational rights and getting their childs needs met. The goal of iAdvocate is to share and develop specific strategies with parents for working collaboratively with a school team to improve their childrens education and to provide the most inclusive and meaningful educational environment for students with disabilities.iAdvocate contains three sections: strategies, a compilation of approaches that parents can pursue as advocates; resources, which lists and, where possible, links to such references as laws, books, articles, web sites, video presentations, and organizations that provide information on inclusive education; and, responses, which features simulated interactions, such as replies to common statements made by school professionals regarding services and accommodations for children.
