Douglas Hubscher is the Founder and President of Kids Are First, LLC, a special education advocacy firm dedicated to helping families navigate the IEP and 504 process with confidence, clarity, and support.
Through both in-person and virtual appointments, Doug works collaboratively with families and schools to help students receive the services, accommodations, and educational opportunities they need to succeed. Doug is a member of COPAA.
Douglas Hubscher is based in Leonardtown, Maryland. Doug meets families in person around Leonardtown and joins IEP meetings by video anywhere in Maryland. The posted rate is $1 per hour. Payment goes to Doug directly, by Stripe. Meetings can run in English and Spanish. The listed age range runs from preschool through transition-age students up to 22. The work history below starts in 2014. This profile has been listed with us since September 2026. We do not set directory prices or handle payments between you and an independent advocate.
Education
Bachelor's Degree
Loyola University New Orleans · New Orleans, LA
Master's Degree in MBA
Loyola University New Orleans · New Orleans, LA
Doctorate in Bilingual Special Education: Teacher Leadership
Walden University · Minneapolis, MN
Master's Degree in Non-Profit Organizational Leadership
Quinnipiac University · Hamden, CT
Master's Degree in Education Law
Nova Southeastern University · Fort Lauderdale, FL
Experience
Special Education and 504 Advocate3/2026 – 9/2026
Kids Are First
Teacher: Special Education8/2020 – 3/2026
St. Mary's County Public Schools
Teacher: Special Education:Behavior Intervention Specialist8/2018 – 8/2020
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.
Doug 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 Doug. 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 Doug 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 Douglas Hubscher serve families in Leonardtown, MD?
Douglas Hubscher works with families in Leonardtown, MD and offers virtual support statewide.
What services does Douglas Hubscher offer as an IEP advocate in Leonardtown?
Douglas Hubscher 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 Leonardtown, MD?
View Douglas Hubscher'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 Douglas Hubscher charge?
The posted rate is $1 per hour. Rates are set by the advocate, not by Find Parent Advocates, and can change.
Can Douglas Hubscher attend an IEP meeting by video?
Yes. Douglas Hubscher attends meetings in person and by video.
