Special Education Advocacy
Evaluation reports are dense. IEP meetings move fast. Recommendations are presented as final when they're not. Families are expected to interpret complex language while advocating for their child in real time. You don't have to do that alone.
15+
years in special education, school leadership, and advocacy
BCASE
Board Certified Advocate in Special Education
COPAA
Member — aligned with the Voluntary Code of Ethics
My role is not to escalate conflict. It is to strengthen clarity, preparation, and strategic communication so that decisions are grounded in both data and law.
Because I have served as a Head of School and special education leader, I understand how educational decisions are made internally. I know where flexibility exists, where constraints are real, and where critical details are often overlooked. I bring that insight to the table so families are not navigating the system alone.
Advocacy begins with a 15-minute discovery call to assess fit and urgency. From there, we determine whether a strategy consultation or ongoing support is the right next step.
What advocacy actually looks like
— ADVOCACY SUPPORT MAY INCLUDE
Reviewing evaluations, eligibility determinations, and IEPs
Preparing for IEP or eligibility meetings
Attending meetings as an advocate
Clarifying and challenging placement recommendations
Strengthening written communication with school teams
Developing strategic next steps when plans are not being implemented
Coordination with attorneys, clinicians, or outside evaluators