IEP Coaching Advocacy and Support Services

My teaching experience in different teaching settings has taught me the necessary components for an effective Individualized Education Plan (IEP). I have also been on the other side, as a parent, and have seen procedures performed incorrectly and insufficient IEP documentation.  Unfortunately, I have seen too many students not receiving appropriate supports at school, which is why I am passionate about working with families and schools to get students what they need in the classroom to not only feel safe and ready to learn, but make meaningful progress.  Sometimes teachers do not have the training/support necessary to provide what is needed, which is why I come with an empathetic, yet firm approach because, regardless, schools should be equipping teachers with the appropriate training/support to implement IEPs with fidelity and the appropriate supports/resources. I am proud of my ability to work collaboratively with families and schools to develop meaningful, child-centered IEPs, in which a positive team relationship can be maintained.

Also, I have been on the other side of the IEP table, as a parent. I've been fortunate enough to know what to expect and what to ask for, and I know it's because of my professional experience. No one should go into an IEP meeting feeling clueless or uninformed, so that is why I'm here to help. 

IEP Advocacy Services include (but not limited to) 

• IEP Documentation Review with Parent (walking you through your child's IEP and helping you understand what it all means)

• E-mail correspondence drafting between parent/schools

• Pre-IEP Meeting Support (this will help you walk into the meeting with appropriate questions and expectations to have during the meeting)

• Classroom Observation Support (on-site) 

• IEP Meeting Support (in-person/virtual)

• Current or Draft Triennial Report/IEP Review with Recommendations Report

If you have questions/concerns about your child's current IEP and services, please reach out to me for a free 15 minute consultation.

General IEP Support Service Rate - $135/hour  (billed in 15 minute increments)

Unlike many special education advocates, I do NOT require a retainer at this time.  I understand the financial costs of having an advocate can be high, and I will work with you to create a payment method that works.