Advocacy Services (Students and Caregivers)

🧩 Special Education Advocacy & Support Services Because your child deserves more than a seat — they deserve a plan. Navigating special education laws can be overwhelming, especially when you're facing resistance, delay, or indifference from the very systems meant to support your child. With over 30 years of experience as an educator, school leader, and advocate, I stand with families to ensure students with disabilities receive the services, supports, and dignity they deserve. I serve as a surrogate advocate for Baltimore City Schools and the Connecticut State Department of Education. Pricing starts at $250.00 for minimum of 1 hour of service, and vary by the complexity of the student's individual case.(Disclaimer: I am not an attorney) 💼 What’s Included: 🔹 IEP (Individualized Education Program) Support IEP review for compliance, service gaps, and goal alignment Preparation for annual reviews or eligibility meetings Parent coaching to understand rights and participation options Meeting attendance (virtual) as your advocate or advisor 🔹 504 Plan Guidance Review of existing 504 plans for legal sufficiency and access Help requesting initial evaluations or plan revisions Advocacy to secure accommodations based on medical, emotional, or neurodiverse needs 🔹 Special Education Navigation (SPED) System-wide support to understand evaluation timelines, procedural safeguards, and due process rights Guidance in preparing documentation and communication with districts Support through transitions (e.g. middle to high school, or school-to-prison pipeline interventions) 🔹 Manifestation Determination Review & Support Review of behavior incidents and suspension data Legal guidance around when a behavior is related to a student’s disability Advocacy during manifestation meetings to protect student rights Development of behavior support or positive intervention plans ⚖️ Who This Is For: Parents or guardians who are unsure if their child is being properly served Families of Black, Brown, or neurodiverse students are disproportionately disciplined Caregivers navigating IEPs for children impacted by trauma, foster care, or incarceration Adults seeking to revisit past educational records or services for transition planning 💬 What to Expect: Compassionate, no-judgment consultation Clear, actionable guidance grounded in federal and state law Documentation reviews within 5 business days Optional advocacy representation in school meetings (remote) You don’t have to figure this out alone. Let’s make the system work — not just for your child, but with you.