Parents as Advocates for Their Child with a Disability

This empowering workshop equips parents and caregivers with the knowledge, tools, and confidence to effectively advocate for their child’s educational and developmental needs. Participants will learn communication strategies, documentation tips, and how to build collaborative partnerships with schools.

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WHEN: Thursday, September 3, 2026 from 10:00-11:30 AM

WHERE: Zoom

COST: FREE!

Parents as Advocates for Their Child with a Disability

This empowering workshop equips parents and caregivers with the knowledge, tools, and confidence to effectively advocate for their child’s educational and developmental needs. Participants will learn communication strategies, documentation tips, and how to build collaborative partnerships with schools.


Learning Objectives:

  • Define advocacy and why it matters
  • Build confidence in communicating with educators
  • Learn strategies for effective IEP meeting participation
  • Understand conflict resolution approaches
  • Create a personal advocacy action plan

About the Presenter:

Deborah F. Sharpe is an executive leader and Founder & CEO of Sharpe Educational Consulting, LLC. She partners with CEOs, superintendents, and executive leaders in the public and private sectors to develop policy, lead strategic change initiatives, and implement organizational improvement plans. Her expertise includes executive leadership, organizational development, professional development, facilitation, and budget management.

Ms. Sharpe served for 30 years in the Baltimore City Public School System, holding progressive leadership roles including Special Education Teacher, Special Education Manager, Assistant Principal, Principal, and Assistant Superintendent/Executive Director of Principals. She is recognized by the Maryland State Department of Education as an expert in turning around low-performing schools and increasing achievement for students with the greatest needs, including those with disabilities. She also contributed to the development of the School Leaders Licensure Assessment (SLLA) with the National Board of Examiners.

She holds an Advanced Graduate Certificate in Administration and Supervision from The Johns Hopkins University, a Master of Education in Special Education from Coppin State University, and a Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communications from Winston-Salem State University.