LOOKING FOR HELP WITH SCHOOL? Does your child refuse to go to school? Is your child having difficulty in school? Has your child failed one or more grades? Is your child having difficulty with homework? Does your child have behavior problems at school? Does your child complain about being picked on at school? Is your child's school refusing to help or evaluate your child? Is your child being suspended, expelled, or being sent home regularly? Does your child have an Individualized Education Program (IEP) but is still not making progress? Has your child's school had an Individualized Education Program (IEP) meeting but you are not satisfied with the outcomes? Advocacy for Successful (Kids)Children (ASK) and Advocating for Children's Educational Services (ACES) Program is here to help. The program offers options to assist you in understanding your child's needs and rights. It also allows you to select the amount of support you require to obtain the help your child needs in school.  The program offers the following:            ASK Program:  Discussion of your child's education A review of the IEP process A review of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) A review of the current IEP Development of a "Plan of action" for obtaining educational services           ACES Program: A review of the current IEP A review of the most recent evaluations Attendance at the IEP meeting to advocate for your child's needs This program is dedicated to assisting children in their education and helping families access the services available to support their children in school. To assure all families have access to the assistance offered by the program it offers a sliding scale charge and payment plans. To complete an Intake or for more information contact the ASK and ACES Program at: P.O. Box 274, Phoenix, MD 21131      Intakes 410-683-ACES(2237)     Fax 410-666-8478 email:  mjsiebert1@verizon.net FOUNDED, ESTABLISHED AND DIRECTED BY MARY JO SIEBERT, MA