Frequently Asked Questions
What can an IEP/504 Non-Attorney Advocate do and not do?
I can help you feel empowered to understand every part of the process, from evaluation to creating the best plan for your student. Together, I can support in demystifying all the complicated language, legal requirements, and services of a 504 Plan or IEP. I can attend meetings with you to support you asking for what your student deserve, communicate with the school team, and get everyone who works with your student on the same page. When a school is not playing by the rules, I can help you fight for what’s right.
I am not a lawyer and I will always be honest when your situation is a better fit for legal services than an advocate. If you choose to work with a lawyer, I am happy to guide you through that process, whether it is due process, filing OCR, community complaints, or helping you make sense of your compensatory services.
What credentials do you have?
11 years as a Special Education Teacher
10 years as Special Education Instructional Lead/Coach leading teams, departments, and schools
Coached over 100 teachers in best practices in Special Education, including Neurodiversity Affirming IEPs, Disability-first Planning, Differentiation, Data Driven Instruction, Functional Behavior Assessments, Reading Instruction for High Support Need Learners
Certificated and Endorsed in K-6 Education, English Language Learners, and Special Education
Multiple years working with Elementary, Middle, and High School students
Orton-Gillingham Trained in Wilson for Dyslexia Reading Instruction since 2013
COPAA Advocate member
Advocate in over 700 IEP and 504 meetings since 2012
How much do your services cost?
My goal is to work with as many families and schools as possible. Consultations are free and no-obligation.
Deposits for Document Reviews and a Report are $300.
Everything else is my hourly rate.
There is a New Year’s Special I’m hosting where families can get a sliding scale document review. See details here.