What Other People Are Saying...
"Dear Pam,
When I first met you, I had been through several IEP meetings from hell with [my school] district. I was so beat up and heartbroken with worry about my daughter after meetings, that I would cry all the way home. You took me under your wing and gave me the support I needed to become a better advocate for my daughter. When the district retaliated against me, you were right there helping me to be strong and stand up for what was right for my daughter. I was even able to file complaints to the Department of Education and the Office of Civil Rights with your help. Pam, you are an amazing woman, mother, parent advocate and friend.
I will be forever grateful to all you have done for my daughter and me. With my greatest admiration, respect and appreciation, I thank you." -- Julie K.
"I have had Pam Lindemann as my son's advocate for the last two years. She has been an indispensable member of my son's team. She is extremely knowledgeable regarding student rights and a wonderful source of support. My son's academic progress would have stalled if it weren't for Pam acting as my advocate and attending his IEP and behavioral meetings. I know my son's potential but I do not always know my rights as a parent in the school system. Pam Lindemann acts as a bridge to ensure my son achieves his academic potential with teachers, therapists, and administrators acting all on the same page." -- Jen S.
"I feel truly blessed to have you as my advocate - it made the difference. At my daughters' elementary school I have tried since the second grade to have these specific tests done on her to get an IEP. She is currently in the fourth grade and it was not until I gave her principal the letter [you gave me] that suddenly I was taken seriously. I will never forget the principal's expression when I personally handed her the letter requesting IEP testing for my daughter. I was previously told I was in a long list of parents and it would be months before an IEP meeting would be held. However, after I gave the principal your letter I had a meeting in just a couple a days! I feel this time my daughter and my voices are being heard and she will, God willing, finally get the academic foundation the system has been due her. Thank you." -- Marilyn R.
“After attending the IEP seminar I felt very prepared for the process. I was able to walk into our IEP meeting informed, educated and unintimidated. My confidence resulted in my son receiving the services he needed and is entitled to. Choosing to attend this seminar was the best thing I could have done for both myself and my child.” -- C. Taylor, mother
"After so many years of watching my son suffer because of my lack of knowledge of the "system" and the law, I was at wits' end not knowing what to do. It was about 2 1/2 years ago when I was first blessed with the privilege to have Pam by my side. Since then, she has taught me how to help him by guiding, teaching and many times leading me. My son has flourished. He has become the boy I knew he could be and the boy he wanted to be. She has taught me how to fight for him and to never give up. I am forever grateful to have her in our lives." -- A. White
"Thank you for your advocating services during my son’s long IEP process. Your thorough knowledge of Wright’s Law, the IEP process and due process procedures were immeasurable when navigating through all of the red tape the school put before me. In fact, I have never seen such a detailed behavior plan due to your services. Please feel free to use me as a reference in the future if anyone has any questions about your skill and qualifications." -- M. Mancone
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