Jade is a former special education teacher who has taught everything from pre-k all the way to transition classrooms with students up to age 21. She specializes in students with autism, ADHD, learning disabilities, behaviors, and more. She is a licensed administrator and educator in 3 states but left the classroom to help families effectively navigate the special education process. After over a decade in education (teaching and advocating), she has found proven methods for success while keeping the parent-school relationship in tack.
Jade has helped families navigate successful mediations in multiple states, avoiding due process, and helped families file effective state complaints when needed.
She holds her bachelors in special education and two masters in curriculum and administration.
Autism SpectrumBehavioral SupportDevelopmental DelaysDue ProcessFacilitationFERPAIDEAIntellectual / CognitiveLearning DisabilitiesMediationOCR ComplaintsSection 504State ComplaintsEarly Childhood (0–5)Elementary (6–11)Middle School (12–14)High School (15–18+)Transition (18–22)
How Jade works with families
Jade Adkins is based in Bloomington, Illinois. Jade meets families in person around Bloomington and joins IEP meetings by video anywhere in Illinois. Jade has not posted a fixed hourly rate and prices the work case by case. Payment goes to Jade directly, by Credit Card, PayPal, and Venmo. The listed age range runs from preschool through transition-age students up to 22. This profile has been listed with us since June 2025. 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.
Jade 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 Jade. 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 Jade 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 Jade Adkins serve families in Bloomington, IL?
Jade Adkins works with families in Bloomington, IL and offers virtual support statewide.
What services does Jade Adkins offer as an IEP advocate in Bloomington?
Jade Adkins 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 Bloomington, IL?
View Jade Adkins's profile on Find Parent Advocates to compare services, rates, and parent reviews. Contact the advocate directly. We never assign anyone to you.
Can Jade Adkins attend an IEP meeting by video?
Yes. Jade Adkins attends meetings in person and by video.
