EDUCATIONAL ADVOCATE SERVICES

The Struggle is Real

If you find yourself struggling with your child's school situation, an educational advocate may be right for you.  Imagine going to a school meeting to discuss your child's needs and not feeling unprepared, frustrated and confused.   What would it feel like to leave that meeting confident you improved your child's situation at school?  How would you feel if you knew the school heard your concerns and addressed them?  We can make this happen!

Educational Advocates Make a Difference

Working with an advocate to improve your child's education can have a significant impact.  We strive to remove barriers to learning for your child in addition to obtaining the most appropriate support for your child's unique needs.  By working together, meetings and communications with the school become more efficient and impactful.  Hiring someone knowledgeable, experienced and with specialized training in special education rights and laws, gives parents peace of mind.  Parents feel more confident their child will have a targeted comprehensive educational plan specific to his/her needs.  

How We Help

As non-attorney special educational advocates, we offer Michigan IEP and 504 Plan representation, consulting, coaching and assistance.  We are not attorneys so we cannot provide legal advice, however we represent and guide parents to ensure their child's educational needs are being met. 

Throughout the process, we work closely with parents making sure their concerns are addressed within applicable law.  We educate parents about what an appropriate 504 plan or IEP should look like.  By sharing resources and explaining evaluations, accommodation options, effective goals and enlightening parents about services available, we are able to help design the right program for their child.  Refer to the list below to learn more about our specific services.

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SERVICES

SPECIAL EDUCATION CONSULTING & COACHING

GUIDANCE & COACHING FOR PARENTS THAT WISH TO ADVOCATE ON THEIR OWN
  • 504 Plan/IEP Eligibility, Recommendations, Review & Development
  • Request for Evaluations
  • BIP (Behavior Intervention Plan)
  • FBA (Functional Behavior Assessment)
  • IEP Goal Development
  • Progress Reports
  • LRE (Lease Restrictive Environment) Placement
  • 504 Plan/IEP Procedural Issues, Compliance
  • Transition Meetings
  • Parent Teacher Conferences
  • MDR (Manifestation Determination Review)
  • Bullying Concerns
  • Test/Evaluation Results Interpretation
  • School Meeting Preparation

SCHOOL COMMUNICATION & REPRESENTATION

REPRESENTATION BY LETTER, PHONE, VIDEO CONFERENCE OR IN PERSON
  • 504 Plan/IEP Eligibility, Recommendations, Review & Development
  • Request for Evaluations
  • BIP (Behavior Intervention Plan)
  • FBA (Functional Behavior Assessment)
  • IEP Goal Development
  • Progress Reports
  • LRE (Lease Restrictive Environment) Placement
  • 504 Plan/IEP Procedural Issues, Compliance
  • Transition Meetings
  • Parent Teacher Conferences
  • MDR (Manifestation Determination Review)
  • Bullying Concerns
  • Test/Evaluation Results Interpretation
  • School Meeting Preparation

RESOURCES AND SERVICE PROVIDER REFERRALS

ASSISTANCE WITH FINDING LOCAL SERVICE PROVIDERS
  • Neuropsychological Testing & Evaluation
  • Therapy Providers
  • Local Support Organizations
  • Legal Assistance

PUBLIC SPEAKING AND EDUCATIONAL PRESENTATIONS

I AM AVAILABLE TO GIVE PRESENTATIONS ON SPECIAL EDUCATION RELATED TOPICS
  • 504 Plan/IEP Overview
  • Educational Rights Overview
  • School Behavioral Issues
  • Dealing with ADD/ADHD & Related Conditions at School
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  • Less stressful emotional experience for you in school meetings and conflicts
  • Someone to negotiate on your behalf with the school to get services for your child
  • A more level playing field with school by having someone knowledgeable about special education
  • An understandable explanation of test/evaluation scores and it's relation to your child's needs
  • Someone with expertise in developing effective measurable IEP goals specific to your child's circumstances
  • Less confusion over special education jargon and terms
  • Someone to hold school accountable for compliance with a 504 Plan, IEP and the delivery of FAPE (Free and Appropriate Education)
  • A voice for you and your child to ensure concerns are heard & questions are answered
  • More cost effective than a lawyer specializing in Education Law

FEES FOR EDUCATION ADVOCACY SERVICES

A VARIETY OF PLANS ARE AVAILABLE BASED ON SPECIFIC NEEDS

Pricing and package information is available on our pricing page.

Michigan IEP & 504 Plan Help

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WE CAN DO THIS TOGETHER! ARE YOU READY TO WORK WITH AN EDUCATIONAL ADVOCATE?

YES, I'M READY!