Compassionate and Professional Special Education Support For schools and families.

40 Years of Experience in Special Education
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ADVOCACY, CONSULTATION, AND TRANSITION SUPPORT FOR School Staff, individuals, and FAMILIES

  • ACTS for Special Education, L.L.C., provides: * inservice education for school staff, including workshops or ongoing training on late start or early release days * teacher mentoring for early career special or general education teachers or paraprofessionals * transition support for parents, teens, or young adults * advocacy and support for family's special education needs *consulting services for schools working with students who have complex special education needs
  • * training for businesses, organizations, and social service agencies designed to increase your success in working with clients, customers, employees, and community members with disabilities
  • For school administrators, principals, and special education directors: Do your teachers struggle with meeting the needs of students with a particular special education profile? Are your paraprofessionals asking for more training or support? Are some of your early career teachers in need of more support and mentoring than you can provide? Do you have a student or group of students whose complexity is presenting unique challenges? Reach out to ACTS for Special Education today! We can help with these and other difficult situations.

  • For parents, grandparents, and guardians: Whether your child is being evaluated for special education services, has been receiving special education for some time, or is preparing to graduate from high school or college, we are here for you. If you have concerns about your child or teen's school success, are feeling overwhelmed by the special education system, or believe that your child is not receiving adequate services, reach out to ACTS. We can help you understand the special education process, learn your rights under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and/or the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), advocate for the services your child deserves, and make informed decisions about your child's educational needs.

  • For businesses, organizations, and social service agencies: Are you looking to expand your customer base? Do more of your employees or clients need accommodations for disabilities? Would you simply like to become more aware of and responsive to the needs of people with disabilities in your community? ACTS for Special Education can design custom trainings to meet your organization's needs. We offer free presentations to community organizations such as first responders, social service agencies, and senior centers.

  • ACTS stands for Advocacy, Consultation, and Transition Support. Our services are designed to provide professional development to school districts, to help parents and children with disabilities navigate the special education system, and to support businesses and other organizations striving to improve their knowledge of individuals with disabilities.
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Supporting Schools Families, and Organizations through All Phases of the Special Education Process

ACTS for Special Education knows that today's teachers, administrators, and paraprofessionals are stretched to their limits. We provide customized inservice education and teacher mentoring to meet your school's unique needs. ACTS also works with businesses and community organizations to increase knowledge of individuals with disabilities in their communities. The staff at ACTS believe that parents are the experts regarding their children. We empower parents and families as they move through the special education process, smoothing the path to educational success for children regardless of their support needs. We work with families of young children, school-aged children and teens. We also advocate for and work with young adults in the years after high school.

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About Our Founder

Our director, Betty A. Hallenbeck, Ph.D., has been in the field for 40 years. As the parent of young adults with disabilities, she understands and has deep compassion for the experiences families working with the special education system. Betty has worked in a wide variety of school settings, taught at colleges and universities, worked for several nonprofits, and volunteered with disability related organizations. Betty has been delivering undergraduate, graduate, and in-service teacher education for nearly 40 years. She designs workshops to meet the unique needs of individual schools and school districts. Whether your district is looking for a one time workshop or ongoing training for your staff, ACTS for Special Education can help.
Betty listens carefully to parents and students. She is a determined and creative advocate. Betty enjoys helping families become informed, active participants in the special education system. She has in-depth knowledge of laws, policies, and procedures governing special education.
When parents are presented with decisions regarding their child or teen with special needs, Betty explains their rights and options so they can make the best choices for their child. When students with special needs graduate from high school, it can be difficult to know how to get support and what sorts of opportunities are available. Betty shares resources and tools to help parents choose the post-high school and/or college support programs that best align with their teen's needs.

Our Services

We offer customized workshops and trainings for teachers, paraprofessionals, administrators, and other school personnel. ACTS can deliver one-time trainings or ongoing professional development support based on your district's needs. ACTS also provides on-site mentoring support for early career teachers in order to help schools retain quality personnel. For families, we offer free initial 45-minute Zoom consultations with parents to help identifiy their unique needs. These free sessions help you decide if partnering with ACTS is a good fit for your family.
If you choose to work with ACTS, we can assist you with requesting that your child be evaluated for special education services, attending meetings with you as an advocate, understanding the results of special education evaluations, explaining special education to your child or teen, resolving disagreements with your child's school, and much more

Reach out to ACTS today. We are here for you.

ACTS for Special Education will do everything we can to meet your needs, whether you are a school, an entire school district, or a family. We will provide efficient, meaningful training to your staff that will increase their effectiveness with complex students. For families, the staff at ACTS will answer your questions and help you navigate the process of getting the best possible special education services for your child. We help families whose children are in public schools, private schools, home educated, special day schools, colleges, or residential programs

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