Bright Path Advocacy

02/05/2026

We will take it.

After months of fiscal uncertainty, a federal education budget for 2026 has officially been signed into law.

In a move that many advocates are calling a win for stability, the final $79 billion package rejects billions in proposed cuts to the Department of Education.

For local school districts, this means that funding for critical programs like Title I for low-income students and IDEA for special education will remain virtually level, providing a much-needed sigh of relief for administrators currently planning for the next school year.

🔗 Read more: https://edw.link/j8q

01/30/2026

This is promising data for struggling readers. It's never to late! If you're not seeing improvement with the schools chosen program it might be time for a change.

/PRNewswire/ -- NOW! Programs®, led by Dr. Tim Conway, Clinical Director of The Morris Center and CEO of NOW! Programs®, today released school-reported...

01/30/2026

If we work together, you know how important the parental concern section is. FACES explains it well here.

01/28/2026

This will be a great event!

We’re happy to share that the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) has approved this event for teacher continuation credits.

There’s still time to grab a seat and hear from some truly incredible speakers.

Dragan Law Firm, LLC
RISE Behavioral Consulting, LLC
Beyond Words STL, LLC
Easterseals Midwest
Caravel Autism Health
We Rock the Spectrum - Fenton

All thanks to Freddie Ford Family Foundation

To register for the Summit, please visit: https://pci.jotform.com/form/253366790447164

01/28/2026

Confused by i-Ready winter benchmark scores? Learn what the i-Ready Diagnostic measures, what it misses, and what questions parents should ask next.

01/21/2026

This looks promising.

Lawmakers from both parties are collaborating on a spending plan that preserves essential resources for low-income students and special education programs.
https://edw.link/79u

01/18/2026

The fight for our kids continues. I was told just Friday in a meeting that we can't expect the child to make over a years worth of growth because they have a disability. Friends, this rationale and lack of effective intervention and training is why children are passed from grade to grade without meaningful progress. Thank you to these parents for continuing on.

ST. LOUIS — A federal lawsuit alleges two school districts and their officials failed for years to teach an above-average-intelligence child to read or write, then blamed his lack of

01/17/2026

A don't miss event!

We are pleased to present a distinguished speaker profile for the forthcoming Heroes for Autism Summit on February 13, 2026, in St. Louis. Diane Dragan,representing Dragan Law Firm, is a dedicated attorney advocate for families impacted by autism. Her profile includes her bio and outlines the key learning objectives of her presentation. Diane works tirelessly to educate and advocate to ensure IEPs are understood and implemented for students. Her passion and knowledge will have a profound impact on her presentation and will leave you more effective and prepared for your next IEP.

Summit Registration:
https://pci.jotform.com/form/253366790447164

01/13/2026

Check out our Martin Luther King Weekend events page for all the things happening: celebrations, observances, and day camps. https://bit.ly/4g0C7SX

01/10/2026

Music Therapy can be a such an amazing addition to a childs support team.

01/09/2026