IEP ADVOCATE 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 IEP/Educational Advocate, our services include: 
  • Collaboration: You will no longer bear the burden of your navigating the special education process alone.
  • Relief from the stress of managing your child's IEP.
  • Confidence for you as your child's best advocate.
  • An in-depth audit/analysis of your child's current or proposed IEP, 504 Plan, and student records
  • Our attendance with you at your child's IEP, 504, or Student Support Team (SST) meetings (as appropriate)
  • Hope for your IEP and/or Autism journey!​​​
FREE 20-Minute Introductory Consultation
Includes a  brief discussion with one of our advocates regarding your top IEP concern. We will provide targeted recommendations and suggested resources.
Strategic Action Planning Meeting: 1-Hour $147
Includes a 1-hour strategy session with one of our advocates (phone or Zoom), review of your top 1-2 IEP concerns, brief analysis of your most recent IEP document, detailed recommendations for action, and suggested resources.
IEP Coaching and Comprehensive IEP Advocacy Services
  • Package 1 (Coaching): IEP documentation review, in-depth audit/analysis report, crafting of emails to IEP Team, parent coaching session to prepare for your IEP meeting, support until you sign your IEP (typically 6-8 weeks)  (Price determined based on your unique case).
  • Package 2 (Coaching + IEP Meeting Attendance): Same as Package 1, but also includes advocate attendance (Zoom or in-person) at up to three IEP meetings (Price determined based on your unique case).
  • Package 3 (Annual Support): Same as Package 2, but covers one school year (August through June) and includes advocate attendance (Zoom or in-person) at up to five IEP meetings (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 nearly impossible 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.