Former Student Testimonials to SAA classes!
Learning to Make a difference ONE Child, ONE Family at a time!

For those of you who have not taken the online classes and are weighing the cost, I can absolutely guarantee that it is well worth it.  You will get so much information packed into your skull in a 7-week period that you will (a) feel confident about advocating for your child in their school, and, if you haven't already, (b) join the ever-growing list of people in the We Love Donna Club.  Even if you are not having issues with your school now, you never know what can happen in the future, either with the stability of your child, or a change in school or change in school staff - these classes will help you be prepared no matter what the circumstance AND they will help you learn so much more about your child...  Beth


The online classes will help you tremendously in your advocating skills and knowledge.  After taking PA101 last time, I'm looking very forward to this second class.  I'm even going to IEP meetings starting this fall without the special Ed attorney and the parent advocate.  I feel very confident from what I've learned, that should the school violate Matthew's IEP and not cooperate, I will call the attorney but not until I've thoroughly exhausted the high school, special ed director and district with lots of paper trail and knowledge!  I am a warrior, but I speak kindly and with confident knowledge!
I am a single parent living on 100% VA disability and raising a son with bp, etc. My budget is very tight but I will always find a way to pay for one of Donna's online classes!  They are that good!!!!Teresa


These classes probably saved my child's life.  School was a major stressor for her.  I was getting nowhere trying to get the school to listen to me and understand.  I was helpless, and becoming hopeless.  I watched my daughter slowly slip away from me.  She ended up hospitalized; at this point one of my requests was answered with these words: "all children experience periods of struggle, this does not constitute a disability".  I was just a few weeks into the first parent advocacy class, but was able to use what I learned as I went along.  I got her progressive accommodations for the rest of the year, and she will be starting a new program in September with all of the supports that she needs built in.

Were it not for this class, I have no idea where we would be right now.  I was really at the lowest point I have ever been seeing my poor baby struggle so; the misunderstanding and comments made by the teacher really constitutes abuse, and I had no feet to stand on until I knew and understood her rights.

Knowledge is power... Wendy


I took the PA101 class and the information and the way it was taught was absolutely instrumental in helping me, 1) understand more about the laws and how they apply to my children, and 2) gave me more confidence to go into these meetings with my head held high knowing full well I have what it takes to get things done, and 3) I am now a proud parent advocate

I am probably one of the most computer illiterate people around and this class was easy to navigate and learn in.  Not to mention the camaraderie) that I felt with my class mates.  I have signed up for the second class and if there is a third and a fourth I will sign up for those as well.  I consider the expense a wise investment into my children’s present and future in education as well as in life period.  If I could recommend anything to new parents or old parents....it would be to take these classes and gain the knowledge that you need to advocate in a professional, matter of fact, business like fashion!!!!

I am very excited about the next class as trying to understand test data and interpret it is difficult for me.  I so hated statistics in college!!!!!  Anyhow...that is my opinion....for me these classes are just as important as any other part of treatment for my kids.....just not a negotiable topic!!!!   Kara


Online class is great!
Speaking as someone who is just finishing the online class  Introduction to Educational Advocacy
The online class is great for education about your child's rights and boiling down the complicated laws & procedures surrounding the school issues into a format that helps you to create an action plan. It provides a layman's term presentation of the information in a logical order, some practical exercises to create documents (vision, letters) you will want to us in helping your son, and loads of expertise from the instructor.
An unexpected benefit... in taking the course I have learned even more from the experiences that the other parents in the class have shared. There were parents who have been working with the schools for several years on behalf of their child(ren) all the way to those who are just beginning that journey. That community has helped me so much in my own learning process.
The investment in the class has been so worthwhile in giving me the knowledge and strength to more effectively advocate for my child at school. It has already paid for itself at least 10 times over for me.