UNPROFESSIONAL CODE WORDS

UNPROFESSIONAL CODE WORDS

It really does not matter what industry, or profession you are working with as a consumer,  you will find that they all have their own vocabulary of code words. True professionals, know better than to ever say certain code words such as:

“TRUST ME”

The need to convince someone you are trustworthy causes others to think otherwise and make them suspicious. Trust is earned and not asked for. This phrase is unprofessional because you have to provide evidence and proof to earn trust. “Trust me” conveys a delay until a solution is developed. Instead, acknowledge that you are still working on finding a solution and why the solution will work.

“I’M AN EXPERT...”
“I HAVE 20 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE...”
Pontificating and telling someone will not automatically convince them. You must demonstrate your knowledge with research and knowledge of the topic. 

"IT'S OUR POLICY..."
“THIS IS THE WAY WE DO THIS...”
This communicates that you and the system prefer "no think policy" and do not care about what concerns the parents have. There's no better way to be perceived as unprofessional. When asked, it is rare that any of that policy is in writing.

Professionalism is demonstrated by how you behave and speak. Voicing opinions is easy but a professional will get their point across without voicing personal feelings.

Understanding this material is essential because it directly effects the functional outcomes of the IEP and the future success of the child.

SETTING GOALS IS THE FIRST STEP TO

TURNING INVISIBLE INTO VISIBLE

Tony Robbins
(American author, entrepreneur, philanthropist and international life coach)

Positive Thoughts are not enough. There has to be positive feelings, engagement, and positive actions that result in measurable outcomes! NSEAI  trained advocates are here to change lives by altering attitudes and paradigms.

Experts in our field can laugh at themselves and the ridiculousness of our insane system where outcomes are counterintuitive to our goals.

THE GREATEST DISCOVERY IN OUR GENERATION

IS THAT HUMAN BEINGS

CAN CHANGE THEIR LIVES BY

ALTERING THEIR ATTITUDES.

William James
American philosopher, psychologist and physician
The first educator to offer a psychology course in the United States

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AUTHORS

Marie Lewis is an author, consultant, and national speaker on best practices in education advocacy. She is a parent of 3 children and a Disability Case Manager, Board Certified Education Advocate, and Behavior Specialist Consultant. She has assisted in the development of thousands of IEPs nationally and consults on developing appropriately individualized IEPs that are outcome-based vs legally sufficient. She brings a great depth of expertise, practical experience, and compassion to her work as well as expert insight, vision, and systemic thinking. She is passionate and funny and she always inspires and informs.

MJ Gore has an MEd in counseling and a degree in elementary education and natural sciences. She worked as a life-skills and learning support teacher She has been honored with the Presidential Volunteer Service Award. She is the Director and on the faculty at the National Special Education Advocacy Institute. Her passion is social justice, especially in the area of education. She is a Board Certified Education Advocate who teaches professional advocates, educators, and clinicians the best practices in education advocacy.