Resource Library
A growing set of plain-language resources for families and schools navigating special education alongside Hero's Embrace — starting with the basics and building toward what to expect from the Phase I pilot itself.
Ordered to build understanding step by step: start with the Explainer Video, then the foundational special-education concepts, then what to expect in your specific role.
A short walkthrough of how Hero's Embrace works, for families and schools considering the Phase I pilot.
A plain-language overview of what special education is, who qualifies, and how services are typically delivered in schools.
What an Individualized Education Program (IEP) is, who's on the team, and what it means for your child's day-to-day support.
How a Section 504 Plan differs from an IEP, and when a 504 might be the right fit.
An overview of IDEA, Section 504, and the federal protections that shape special education services.
Practical steps for preparing for, participating in, and following up on IEP or 504 meetings.
What parents and caregivers can expect from Hero's Embrace — from onboarding through Transfer Moment Debriefs.
How Hero's Embrace fits into a classroom and existing IEP/MTSS supports, from a teacher's perspective.
Guidance for school social workers, counselors, and other support staff coordinating around a child's plan.
What the Phase I pilot is designed to test, and what participating families and schools can expect to learn.