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Education Advocacy Makes School Easier

Understanding special education is challenging under the best of circumstances! IEPs, 504 Plans, ESY, ABA — all those acronyms and terms are so unfamiliar.

Working working with a professional special education advocate can help you better understand what’s happening in your child’s education.

With over 14 years of experience as a credentialed teacher, I’m excited to offer you actionable solutions that will help you understand what’s happening now, how the process works, and what all of that complicated jargon means.

What's an IEP?

An IEP, or Individualized Education Plan, is a special program designed just for YOUR child. IEPs will change the learning standards, or goals, your child has at school. This could be just in one area (ex: a reading goal) or in multiple areas (ex: speech, behavior, math, social skills, reading). Your child will receive specialized instruction to meet those goals, with progress reported at least as often as report cards are sent home.

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What's a 504 Plan?

504 Plans are part of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). These plans are created for ANY child with a disability that limits one or more major life function and has an impact on any part of the school day. Unlike IEPs, 504 Plans do NOT provide individual goals. Children with 504 Plans can and do work on grade level in all areas, with reasonable accommodations.

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Do You Need Help?

You are new to the IEP or 504 process and have questions

You are overwhelmed and worry you’re not making the best choices

You don’t understand what’s happening in the meetings

The data is confusing

You’re not sure if the goals, services, or accommodations are right for your child

Meetings have been tense and you want some backup

You’d like someone to talk to

How We Can Support You!

IEP or 504 Plan Referrals: write the referral letter, assemble supporting documentation, draft correspondence

Assessment & Data Analysis: look at all the data and documents, provide clear actionable takeaways

Parent Consults & Education: learn how IEPs and 504 Plans work in language that’s easy to understand

Meetings: from preparation to the meeting and the post-meeting debrief, we’re there with you every step of the way

Communication Management: write (and send) emails to the whole IEP team on your behalf

What Happens Next?

You'll Get:

Personalized Google Drive Folder where ALL your child’s documents, assessments, and notes are located

Expert review and analysis of your child’s existing education plan, most recent assessments, and other data

Proactive suggestions to improve and strengthen your child’s educational plan

Highly personalized support — responsive to your child and exact concerns

Ongoing support and guidance throughout this process — and beyond!