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Tel: 647-838-7432
UCM P.O. Box 21531, Newmarket, ON, L3Y 8J1 |
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What We Do
We provide the "on the job training" to parents to to help them understand what their children need at school, and learn how to ask for it. Through informative workshops, one-on-one consultations, support group and community resource listings, we can provide the support level you need.
We are here for you. For as little or as much as you need,
for however long you need it.
Advocacy
- Teaching appropriate advocacy procedures to cultivate positive relationships with school staff.
- Understand what the IPRC and IEP are, and how to incorporate your child's needs.
- Learn how to keep effective records, write a needs statement, and track your child's progress.
Learn How To
- Find and utilize board of education or ministry of education documents to help you understand what
you and your child's rights are .
- Understand the document you may already have from your school, psychologist or doctor. See how
they relate to your child's programming needs..
- Help to decide on the most appropriate direction for your advocacy efforts.
Funding
Funding may be available for those that qualify. First initial consultation is free. A flat per hour charge applies with a per km fee for travel beyond 5km of Newmarket Ontario.
About Lesley |
"Lesley's knowledge and experience truly helped us in achieving an agreeable solution for our son. The IPRC meeting went well, and Lesley also assisted us in the IEP process. She prepared us well to tackle this important task. "
Allen and Tricia, Parents |
"Lesley has been a great resource for me with regards to my son's issues with ADHD and ODD. Her overall knowledge makes her a very well-informed person that I can trust and count on. Her resourceful nature coupled with her genuine willingness to help others make her a special rarity. "
Joelle and Adam, Parents |
"Lesley encourages a family atmosphere where confidentiality has always been practiced. She provided up-to-date information for our case, and consistently followed up to see how things were going "
Isam and Hala , Parents |
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“I can remember what it was like, when
we were dealing with multiple suspensions and a host of other behavior and learning issues at school. I was desperate to find an advocate who cared. Someone who was knowledgeable, experienced, and fully committed to working with me, a little, or a lot, until I understood enough to carry on for myself.”
Lesley Trentadue
Certified Parent Consultant in Education Advocacy |
"As the Director of York Region Psychological Services and a mother of a child with ADHD, I feel Lesley is an unmatched source of support and information. She has helped both myself and many of my clients wade through the maze of the educational system and achieve the best for our children."
Hannah Rockman |
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Lesley Trentadue brings twelve years of education advocacy, experience and understanding to her practice. As mother of two, one with ADHD, multiple behavior and learning challenges,
she has seen and felt first hand, what parents of special needs children face both at their child’s school and personally, every day.
She decided to be the type of advocate she was looking for. With genuine support, caring
and practical knowledge, Lesley will show you how to do the same.
Lesley received her Certified Parent Consultant in Education Advocacy certificate, with the Ontario Association of Education Advocates, in February of 2007.
In 1999 Lesley graduated with honors with from Conestoga Colleges’ Personal Support Worker program. She spent several years, supporting adults and children with
developmental and neurological disabilities in their homes.
In 2004, she started the Maple ADHD Family Support Group, which grew to service,
network and support over sixty families before moving it to Newmarket. Lesley sits
on various parent volunteer committees, including serving as chair of the Association
Of Parent Support Groups’ annual conference.
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"As a participant member in the Ontario Association of Education Advocates Lesley has demonstrated much energy, continued interest, and an eagerness to support families who have had difficulties with schools around their children with exceptionalities.
Based on our contacts, I have confidence that she will do everything in her power to assist those who come to her to help deal with issues around special education needs and solve those challenges put to her."
Dr. Norm Forman
Administrator, Parent's Advocacy in the School President OAEA Registered Psychologist
Author: Exceptional Children, Ordinary Schools
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This website is dedicated to JEZB.
Sometimes our biggest mistakes, are really our greatest triumphs..
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