I'm Janisa Royston, a dual-licensed special educator (LBS1) with master's degrees in Curriculum & Instruction and Educational Leadership. I help parents understand their child's IEP and walk into meetings confident and respected. Specialties: early childhood and K–2, autism, developmental delays, first IEPs, kindergarten transitions. Weeknights, in person in suburban Illinois or by Zoom. Not an attorney; no legal advice. Families of City of Chicago schools are not currently served.
Autism SpectrumDevelopmental DelaysEarly ChildhoodIEP MeetingsSection 504Early Childhood (0–5)Elementary (6–11)Middle School (12–14)High School (15–18+)
How Janisa works with families
Janisa Royston, M.S. is based in Lombard, Illinois. Janisa meets families in person around Lombard and joins IEP meetings by video anywhere in Illinois. The posted rate is $125 per hour. The first call is free. Payment goes to Janisa directly, by Credit Card and Stripe. The listed age range runs from preschool through high school. The work history below starts in 2026. This profile has been listed with us since November 2026. We do not set directory prices or handle payments between you and an independent advocate.
Education
Master's Degree in Curriculum and Instruction
Western Governors University · Salt Lake City, UT
Master's Degree in Educational Leadership
Western Governors University · Salt Lake City, UT
Bachelor's Degree in Elementary and Special Education
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.
Janisa 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 Janisa. 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 Janisa 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 Janisa Royston, M.S. serve families in Lombard, IL?
Janisa Royston, M.S. works with families in Lombard, IL and offers virtual support statewide.
What services does Janisa Royston, M.S. offer as an IEP advocate in Lombard?
Janisa Royston, M.S. 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 Lombard, IL?
View Janisa Royston, M.S.'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 Janisa Royston, M.S. charge?
The posted rate is $125 per hour. The first call is free. Rates are set by the advocate, not by Find Parent Advocates, and can change.
Can Janisa Royston, M.S. attend an IEP meeting by video?
Yes. Janisa Royston, M.S. attends meetings in person and by video.
