Understanding Parents Rights: How to Advocate for Services becomes clinically important the moment a team has to turn good intentions into reliable action inside caregiver coaching, home routines, team meetings, and values-sensitive decision making. In Understanding Parents Rights: How to Advocate for Services, for this course, the practical stakes show up in better alignment between intervention and the family context in which it must survive, not in abstract discussion alone.
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Join Free →This training provides parents of children with disabilities or special needs with essential knowledge and skills to effectively advocate for their children's rights. Participants will gain an understanding of key legislation (e.g., IDEA, Section 504), procedural safeguards, the IEP process, evaluation and eligibility, available services and supports, effective communication strategies, and conflict resolution techniques. This training aims to empower parents to become active and informed partners in securing appropriate services for their children.
| Certification Body | Credits | Type |
|---|---|---|
| BACB® | 1 | General |
Dr. Indira Hightower is a distinguished educator and Board Certified Behavior Analyst-Doctoral (BCBA-D) with nearly two decades of experience in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). Currently serving as an Assistant Professor at Capella University within the School of Social and Behavioral Sciences, Dr. Hightower is a recognized leader in both academic instruction and clinical practice.Dr. Hightower earned her Doctorate of Education with an emphasis in Applied Behavior Analysis from Nova Southeastern University in 2022. Her doctoral research, “A Comparative Evaluation of the Effects of Social Skills Group Training and Computer-Based Social Skills Training,” reflects her commitment to advancing evidence-based interventions through innovative technology. She also holds a Master of Science in Developmental Disabilities from Nova Southeastern University and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Psychology from Saint Cloud State University.In her current role at Capella University, Dr. Hightower serves as a Lead Instructor and Subject Matter Expert, where she is instrumental in designing and developing curriculum for ABAI accreditation. Her teaching philosophy is rooted in bridging the gap between theoretical ABA concepts and practical, culturally responsive applications. She is particularly passionate about fostering ethical foundations, cultural humility, and critical thinking in the next generation of behavior analysts.Dr. Hightower’s clinical career spans a variety of settings, including schools, private clinics, and community-based organizations. She has extensive experience conducting Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs) and utilizing standardized tools such as the ABLLS-R, VB-MAPP, and FAST to develop individualized treatment plans for children and adolescents. Her clinical work is characterized by a strong focus on verbal behavior, social skills acquisition, and parent advocacy.A frequent presenter at professional conferences, Dr. Hightower has shared her expertise on topics ranging from ethics in punishment-based procedures to parent rights and verbal operants. She remains a dedicated advocate for social justice within the field, ensuring that interventions are not only effective but also respect individual differences and promote client welfare.
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