Dr. Diane is a special education advocate and founder of Steppingstone Services, LLC. She holds a Ph.D. in Special Education and brings more than 30 years of experience as a special educator, interventionist, therapist, case manager, and disability-services professional. As both a professional and parent of a child with exceptionalities, she helps families understand IEP and 504 processes, prepare for meetings, organize concerns, and take informed next steps with greater confidence.
Behavioral & EmotionalBehavioral SupportDevelopmental DelaysEarly ChildhoodIDEAIEP MeetingsLearning DisabilitiesSection 504Early Childhood (0–5)Elementary (6–11)Middle School (12–14)High School (15–18+)Transition (18–22)
How Diane works with families
Diane Plunkett is based in Kansas City, Missouri. Diane meets families in person around Kansas City and joins IEP meetings by video anywhere in Missouri. The posted rate is $150 per hour. The first call is free. Payment goes to Diane directly, by Credit Card and Venmo. The listed age range runs from preschool through transition-age students up to 22. The work history below starts in 2022. This profile has been listed with us since July 2026. We do not set directory prices or handle payments between you and an independent advocate.
An advocate reads your child's school file, writes to the district, gets you ready for the meeting, and sits in the meeting with you.
Diane is not an attorney and does not give legal advice.
No advocate can promise a result. The district still has to agree to what you ask for, or you have to take the disagreement further.
Hiring is between you and Diane. Find Parent Advocates never assigns an advocate to a family, and the advocates listed here are independent professionals rather than our employees.
What to ask on the first call
Ask Diane these on the first call.
What have you done in my district before?
How many hours does a case like mine usually take, and what does that come to?
Who does the talking in the meeting, you or me?
Do you charge for email and phone time between meetings?
What happens if the school says no?
Common questions
Does Diane Plunkett serve families in Kansas City, MO?
Diane Plunkett works with families in Kansas City, MO and offers virtual support statewide.
What services does Diane Plunkett offer as an IEP advocate in Kansas City?
Diane Plunkett helps parents with IEP meetings, Section 504 plans, educational records review, dispute resolution, and special education rights under IDEA.
How do I contact an IEP advocate in Kansas City, MO?
View Diane Plunkett's profile on Find Parent Advocates to compare services, rates, and parent reviews. Contact the advocate directly. We never assign anyone to you.
How much does Diane Plunkett charge?
The posted rate is $150 per hour. The first call is free. Rates are set by the advocate, not by Find Parent Advocates, and can change.
Can Diane Plunkett attend an IEP meeting by video?
Yes. Diane Plunkett attends meetings in person and by video.
