Introduction
Understanding your child’s rights and the processes involved in special education can be daunting. First there’s all the jargon and complicated documents and specialized knowledge about educational approaches to supporting kids with different disabilities.
It can feel like a godsend if you get lucky enough to find that other parent who seems to already have gone down the path. Unfortunately it can be hard to find the person with all the information you need, and who has time to talk exactly when you need the help. And googling for the right information is surprisingly difficult and time consuming.
That’s where My Rights comes in—an AI IEP assistant designed to help parents navigate the complexities of the special education system in Massachusetts.
Special Ed in MA Has Unique Features and Critical Variations
Parents need information that is specific to the way their own state operates, not just generic articles or social posts about dyslexia or IEPs.
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) is a federal law, but each state implements it slightly differently. Massachusetts has its own unique approaches to special education that may differ from other states. Here are a couple of examples:
- Timelines: Massachusetts has specific timelines for evaluations, IEP meetings, and annual reviews that may differ from those in other states. For instance, the state requires evaluations to be completed within 30 school days after parental consent is given.
- Signing IEPs: Did you know that not all states give parents the power to accept, reject or partially reject each IEP? Only Massachusetts and a few other states have parents sign each IEP after the very first one.
My Rights Gives Immediate, Specific Answers to Your Questions
At KidvoKit, we understand the challenges parents face because we’ve lived it. Our AI IEP assistant is designed to support you every step of the way. It’s always available and never tires of chatting.
- Answers when you Need Them – My Rights is the fastest way to get answers specific to what you need at that moment- whether you’re reviewing a draft IEP or a progress report or preparing for your next IEP meeting. Get quick and clear initial answers to your top of mind questions or use our suggested questions across a range of topics such as evaluations, progress and goals, disputes, etc.
- Detailed Follow-ups – For more specific concerns, My Rights offers detailed information and guidance to ensure you have all the support you need. Go deeper by asking follow up questions. The AI will remember your prior questions when it replies. My Rights can even help you draft a communication to your IEP team.
- Knowledge of Massachusetts IEPs – We provide easy to understand information that is based on Massachusetts procedures and parental rights. So you know you are getting information that applies to your child.
Ask My Rights a few questions – no strings attached!
Success Story– Understanding a Proposed IEP Change
So what kind of questions can My Rights help you with? Here’s a great example…
A parent shared with us her story of trying to understand a shift in the proposed services for middle school. Writing services were being replaced with academic strategies and she wasn’t sure how to think about that change.
“Well I used KidvoKit to look it up and this is what I got… HOW INCREDIBLY AWESOME IS THAT! The AI understood my question and gave me a very clear answer!!!!”
She was able to ask follow up questions and build confidence about what she wanted to propose to the IEP team and found a solution everyone could agree to.
Getting Started with My Rights
It really couldn’t be easier to try it out. You can ask 3 questions without even signing up! Totally free and no strings attached.
Conclusion
Navigating the special education system can be challenging, but you are not alone. KidvoKit is here to help you every step of the way. Explore How It Works and take advantage of our resources to support your child’s educational journey.