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LEAD Learn Empower Advocate Discover Our mission is to empower, educate, and support parents of children in special education.

Back to school means new schedules, new routines, and sometimes new conversations about your child's IEP.Here's your fri...
08/24/2026

Back to school means new schedules, new routines, and sometimes new conversations about your child's IEP.

Here's your friendly reminder: schools cannot reduce or eliminate services without holding an IEP meeting first. Any change to your child's program requires your participation and written notice.

If something feels off with your child's schedule this year, you have every right to ask questions and be part of that conversation.

You know your child best. Trust that.

A wet and wild time at the Summer Send Off Resource Fair! She was kidding when she said we would be at the splash pad. 🌧...
08/22/2026

A wet and wild time at the Summer Send Off Resource Fair! She was kidding when she said we would be at the splash pad. 🌧️☔

Sad we had to pack up early but had a wonderful time connecting with the community.

Summer's winding down, but community is just heating up! ☀️L.E.A.D. will be at the 2026 Community Resource Fair, hosted ...
08/21/2026

Summer's winding down, but community is just heating up! ☀️

L.E.A.D. will be at the 2026 Community Resource Fair, hosted by Brenda Corchado Ins. Agency, connecting with families and sharing resources for our special education community. Come say hi, ask us questions, and check out everything else this event has to offer, from family activities to giveaways to fun for all ages.

📅 Saturday, August 22, 2026
🕛 12 to 5 pm
📍 Anthony Zielinski Park, by the Parma Splash Pad

Free and open to everyone. Bring the whole family and come build community with us!

Grab a seat at the table! 💙L.E.A.D. is joining Child Care Resource Center at Cross Community Church for a Parent Cafe, a...
08/19/2026

Grab a seat at the table! 💙

L.E.A.D. is joining Child Care Resource Center at Cross Community Church for a Parent Cafe, an evening of community and connection for families learning how to advocate for their child, with or without special needs. We'll be presenting on advocating for your child, plus small group discussions where you can connect with other caregivers who get it.

🍽️ 6:30 pm: Families gather for a light meal
👦 7:00 pm: Kids head to child care in a separate room
💬 7:10 pm: L.E.A.D. presents on advocating for your child
🗣️ 7:40 pm: Small group discussions
🎁 8:20 pm: Wrap up and gift card drawing

📅 Tuesday, September 22
🕡 6:30 to 8:30 pm
📍 Cross Community Church, 525 Abbe Rd. N. Elyria, OH 44035

Free and open to all families! Child care is provided.
🔗 Register: https://ccrcinc.com/services-to-the-community/ccrc-calendar.html

📚 Know Your Rights: Least Restrictive EnvironmentYour child has the right to be educated alongside their peers, in the l...
08/19/2026

📚 Know Your Rights: Least Restrictive Environment

Your child has the right to be educated alongside their peers, in the least restrictive environment possible, with the supports they need to succeed there.

Removal from the general education setting should only happen when it is truly necessary, not because it's easier or more convenient. If your child is being pulled out more than you think makes sense, ask why. Ask what supports have been tried first. Ask what the data shows.

You have the right to ask these questions, and your school has to answer them 💙

Let's talk about what's really at stake when public education gets shortchanged. 💙L.E.A.D. is teaming up with Parents Un...
08/18/2026

Let's talk about what's really at stake when public education gets shortchanged. 💙

L.E.A.D. is teaming up with Parents United for Public Schools for a Community Town Hall on the cost of shortchanging Cuyahoga County schools. This is a space for parents, educators, admins, caregivers, and advocates to learn about current policies and funding trends, and talk through real strategies for making sure our most vulnerable students still get what they need to succeed.

Come with your questions. Come with your voice. Come ready to build community with people who get it.

📅 Wednesday, September 23, 2026
🕠 5:30 to 7:30 pm
📍 Berea Public Library, 7 Berea Cmns, Berea, OH 44017
🔗 RSVP: https://www.mobilize.us/ooc/event/1003977/

Every learner deserves a fully funded chance. Let's show up for them together.

An amazing evening empowering caregivers at Providence House Crisis Nursery . It's always an honor to provide caregivers...
08/18/2026

An amazing evening empowering caregivers at Providence House Crisis Nursery . It's always an honor to provide caregivers with the tools they need to navigate the complicated world of special education. 💙

📋 New Freebie: Daily Communication Log TemplatesFor our families whose kiddos can't always tell you about their day, the...
08/16/2026

📋 New Freebie: Daily Communication Log Templates

For our families whose kiddos can't always tell you about their day, these logs do the talking. Track meals, bathroom, therapies, behavior, and the little moments that matter, all in one place your child's team can fill out and send home.

Communication logs are a simple tool that can make a big difference. They help you spot patterns, catch concerns early, and walk into your next IEP meeting with real data instead of guesswork.

We put together a few different template styles so you can pick what works best for your family. Grab your favorite (or all of them) on our Services & Resources page, link in bio 💙

📥 www.discover-lead.com/services-resources

👋 New here? Let us introduce ourselves!We're L.E.A.D. (Learn. Empower. Advocate. Discover.), a free special education ad...
08/15/2026

👋 New here? Let us introduce ourselves!

We're L.E.A.D. (Learn. Empower. Advocate. Discover.), a free special education advocacy nonprofit serving families across Ohio.

💙 What we do:
We walk alongside caregivers through the special education process. IEP and 504 meeting support, ETR reviews, workshops, community events, and connections to other resources. All completely free.

💙 Why we do it
L.E.A.D. was started by two caregivers who lived this journey themselves. We know what it feels like to sit at that table not knowing your rights, not knowing the acronyms, not knowing where to even start. We built L.E.A.D. so no caregiver has to figure it out alone.

💙 How to reach us
Whether you're heading into your first IEP meeting or your fiftieth, we're here. Send us a message, email [email protected], or visit www.discover-lead.com to connect with an advocate.

You are not alone in this. We see you, and we've got you.

Tag a caregiver who needs to know we exist! And drop a 💙below if L.E.A.D. has supported you or your family.

A wonderful evening spent at the Parma City School District CommUNITY fair spreading the word about our FREE advocacy s...
08/15/2026

A wonderful evening spent at the Parma City School District CommUNITY fair spreading the word about our FREE advocacy services 💙

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