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Why parents hire us

Get support for the school moments that matter most

Common reasons parents contact an advocate.

Routine IEP & 504 Meetings

Get the supports your child needs.

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Independent Educational Evaluations

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Mediation and State Complaints

Get the school to listen and remedy violations.

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Behavior & Discipline Support

Keep discipline from derailing services.

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Who advocates are

Experience from the systems parents face

Many advocates worked inside schools before working with parents.

Teachers

Former teachers who know what your child’s plan looks like in class, not just on paper.

Therapists

Former SLPs, OTs, PTs, and counselors who specialize in your child’s needs.

Administrators

Former leaders who’ve run the IEP and 504 meetings you’re walking into.

Compliance

Former investigators who know what IDEA requires, not what districts say.

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The role of an advocate

Someone on your side of the table

A parent-side professional who helps you understand the process, prepare for meetings, and follow up when services fall short.

Common ways advocates support parents

Can an advocate come to IEP meetings?

Yes. Advocates help parents before, during, and after meetings. IDEA allows parents to invite people with knowledge or special expertise, including an advocate. 34 CFR § 300.321

Can they help with records and meeting notices?

Advocates can help parents review records, understand meeting notices, and participate in decisions about identification, evaluation, services, and placement. 300.322, 300.501

Can they help with evaluations or IEEs?

Advocates can help parents read testing, spot gaps, request additional evaluations, or ask for an independent educational evaluation (IEE) when they disagree with the school. 300.502

Can they help get school decisions in writing?

Advocates can help parents ask the school to put decisions in writing, including what was refused, why, and what information the school relied on. 300.503

Can they help with behavior or discipline?

Advocates can help families prepare for FBAs, BIPs, manifestation determination reviews, removals, and discipline meetings where disability-related behavior is at issue. 300.324, 300.530

Can they help with mediation or complaints?

Advocates can help parents prepare for and attend special education mediation or draft and file state complaints with the facts, alleged violations, and requested resolution. 300.506, 300.153

Can they help with due process?

Advocates can help parents understand hearing steps, organize facts, and prepare for resolution meetings. Hearing representation by non-attorneys depends on state law. 300.512

Can they help with 504 plans?

Advocates can help parents ask for evaluations, accommodations, placement changes, records, and safeguards under Section 504 when a child needs disability-related support. U.S. Department of Education

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Great help does not have to be local

You can often hire an advocate outside your state. They can help coordinate with the school and attend meetings in person , by video , or by phone .

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IDEA allows video conferences and conference calls when parents and schools agree. 34 CFR § 300.328 & 34 CFR § 300.322(c).

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