IEP ADVOCACY SERVICES

We offer caring and comprehensive support to help you understand your child's Individual Education Program (IEP) and become an active member of the team. As your San Diego IEP consultant, my services include: 
  • In-depth audit/analysis of your child's current or proposed IEP, 504 Plan, and student records
  • Facilitating collaboration between family, school, and community providers
  • Guiding parents through the special education process/laws and helping parents understand their rights
  • Advocating beside parents at IEP, 504, or Student Support Team (SST) meetings (as appropriate)
  • Preparing parents to become an informed and empowered advocate for their child​

​Discovery Meeting: 1-Hour
Includes review of your top 1-2 concerns regarding your child's IEP, related recommendations and resources, detailed summary report.

IEP Coaching and Comprehensive IEP Analysis
May include: complete IEP documentation review, in-depth audit/analysis report, crafting of emails to IEP Team, parent coaching to prepare for your IEP meeting, and/or travel and attendance at one IEP meeting. Price determined based on your unique case.

Why Should I Hire an Advocate?

1. Your child deserves the best education possible, regardless of their unique abilities and needs. 

2. There are numerous challenges currently within public special education, including: a limited amount of teachers/assistants to meet the unique needs of students, communication gaps between state legislatures/school boards/parents, and a lack of emphasis on inclusion. Without the assistance of a trained professional, it is difficult for parents to navigate these waters alone.  

3. Hiring a lawyer is expensive and may not be received well by your IEP team. When parents are looking to better understand the IEP process and maximize your child's special educational services, the support from an experienced advocate is all you need.

4. You don't want to waste another year hoping that things will get better...they usually never do without strategic intervention.