Advocacy & Consulting for Education

1. What’s an advocate?
Educational advocates act to support gifted and special needs children and assist in the process of obtaining appropriate services and education. Advocates guide parents with procedural guidelines and navigation, such as requesting a , working with the IEP team to help meet the child’s needs, and at times assisting in due process hearings. Advocates also review a child’s evaluations, reports, and records in addition to meeting with the parents to obtain a better understanding of the child’s strengths and needs., An advocate will also attend eligibility and IEP meetings with parents to discuss problems, propose solutions, and encourage school districts to implement appropriate plans.

2. How much will it cost to remedy the situation?
Costs vary depending on the complexity of the case. Each family’s situation is unique. Please contact us for an estimate.

3. How long will it take to remedy the situation?
The needs of the student, the current relationship with the IEP team, and other considerations factor into how long it will take to achieve a remedy.

4. What do I do if the School District tells me I must immediately sign the Prior Written Notice (NOREP in PA) in order to ever obtain services?
No decisions must be made at the IEP meeting, as your procedural safeguards allow you time to consider the district's offer for FAPE. However, each state’s regulations for Prior Written Notice timelines are different.