PARENT ADVOCATES TRIBE

As an Advocate and Consultant, Charne’ M. Tunson, educates and empowers families so that they can effectively advocate for their child’s educational needs.  Included in her professional services are the following:

1. Direct representation and consultation to families through attendance at Student Study Team meetings, IEP and 504 meetings, as well as Informal Dispute Resolution Conferences.

2. Obtaining and monitoring Special Education services for students who require specialized supports and services.

3. Providing support services as part of the team of parents and professionals who work with the child to ensure that he/she receives the full range of services he/she is entitled to in order

4. to learn.  

5. Assistance with curriculum development and monitoring.  

6. Participation in developing Individualized Transition Plans to secure services and support for youth moving from high school into adulthood.

7. Observing schools and classroom settings and collaborating with professionals (including Special Education attorneys) on behalf of students with disabilities.

As an Educational Advocate and Consultant, Charne’ leads classes and workshops for parents, teachers and other professionals in many educational areas, and specializes in due process procedures and the rights of the disabled.  Additionally, she performs observations of classroom and school settings and provides analysis of academic records and assessments, program and classroom evaluations. She also provides IEP development and monitoring for parents, attorneys, psychologists and doctors working with clients who have Special Needs.