Educational Advocacy

We'll help you navigate IEPs, 504 Plans, and school meetings so your child gets the support they need

How We Support You

  • Review Your Child's IEP or 504 Plan: We'll look at what's working and what needs to change, then explain everything in plain language.
  • Attend Meetings With You: We'll come to IEP meetings, eligibility meetings, or discipline hearings to help you speak up for your child.
  • Help You Understand Your Rights: We'll explain the laws (IDEA, Section 504) that protect your child's access to education.
  • Prepare Documents: We'll help you write parent input statements, respond to school notices, and make formal requests.
  • Guide You Through Disputes: If you disagree with the school, we'll help you through mediation or complaints—step by step.

This Is For You If:

You're trying to understand special education, your child's IEP or 504 Plan needs updating, the school is talking about discipline or suspension, or you just need someone in your corner who understands how the system works.

Reading Support for Struggling Readers

Proven reading programs that help kids with dyslexia and reading challenges finally make progress

How We Help Your Child Read Better

  • Wilson Reading Program: A structured, step-by-step approach that works especially well for kids with dyslexia.
  • Orton-Gillingham Method: One-on-one instruction tailored to how your child learns best—we go at their pace.
  • Figure Out What's Not Clicking: We assess where your child is struggling and what their strengths are.
  • Track Real Progress: You'll see regular updates showing how your child is improving.
  • Practice at Home: We'll show you simple activities to reinforce skills between sessions.

This Is For You If:

Your child has dyslexia, struggles with reading even with extra help at school, isn't making progress despite trying hard, or you want proven reading support that actually works.

Support for Kids Who Learn Differently

Personalized support for children with Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia, and other learning differences

How We Support Your Child

  • Academic Help Tailored to Your Child: Support in reading, writing, math, and organization skills designed around how your child learns best.
  • Behavioral & Emotional Support: Strategies to help your child manage emotions, make friends, and handle challenging situations.
  • Sensory & Communication Help: Accommodations for kids who process sounds, textures, or communication differently.
  • Build on Their Strengths: We focus on what your child is good at to build confidence and motivation.
  • Work With Your Team: We coordinate with therapists, counselors, and other specialists already helping your child.

This Is For You If:

Your child has Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia, or another learning difference, and you need someone who understands their unique needs and can help them succeed in school.

Help With Behavior & School Discipline

Strategies to help your child stay in school, manage emotions, and avoid suspensions

How We Can Help

  • Organization & Focus Skills: Teaching your child how to keep track of assignments, manage time, and get started on tasks.
  • Emotional Control Strategies: Tools to help your child manage big feelings and stay calm in frustrating situations.
  • Figure Out What's Triggering Behaviors: We look at what's happening before problem behaviors to find better solutions.
  • Create a Support Plan: Build positive strategies that prevent problems instead of just punishing after they happen.
  • Work With the School on Discipline: Advocate for alternatives to suspension and address the real reasons behind your child's behavior.

This Is For You If:

Your child keeps getting suspended, struggles to stay organized or focused, has a behavior plan that's not working, or you're looking for help that addresses why behaviors are happening—not just consequences.

Parent Coaching & Workshops

Learn how to advocate for your child and understand the special education system

What We Offer

  • One-on-One Parent Coaching: We'll teach you how to understand your rights, talk to the school confidently, and speak up for your child.
  • Reading Support Training: Professional workshops for teachers on proven reading programs (Wilson, Orton-Gillingham).
  • IEP & 504 Workshops: Group training for parents and school staff on how IEPs and 504 Plans work.
  • Inclusive Education Practices: Workshops on teaching strategies that work for all kinds of learners.
  • Custom Training: We can create workshops for your parent group, school, or organization.

This Is For You If:

You want to learn how to advocate for your child yourself, you're a parent group looking for training, or you're a teacher or school staff member wanting to better support students with learning differences.

Student Mentoring & Confidence Building

Help your child learn to speak up for themselves and feel confident in school

What Mentoring Includes

  • Teach Self-Advocacy: We help students learn to explain their needs and ask for help from teachers.
  • Set Goals Together: Your child works with a mentor to set personal goals and track their progress.
  • Build Confidence & Leadership: Mentoring focused on helping students believe in themselves and develop resilience.
  • Recognize Strengths: We help students see what they're good at and use those strengths to overcome challenges.
  • Regular Check-Ins: Ongoing support to encourage, problem-solve, and celebrate progress.

This Is For You If:

Your child is dealing with school challenges and needs someone in their corner, struggles with confidence, or is in middle or high school and needs help preparing for what comes next.

Preparing for Life After High School

Get ready for college, work, or independent living with the right support and planning

How We Help With Transitions

  • Plan for What's Next: Make sure your child's IEP includes real goals for after high school (college, job, independent living).
  • Get College Accommodations: Learn how to request the support your child needs in college—it works differently than high school.
  • Career Exploration & Job Skills: Help your child explore careers, build job skills, and connect with vocational programs.
  • Teach Self-Advocacy for Adulthood: Prepare your child to speak up for themselves in college, work, and life.
  • Understand the Changes: Learn what protections your child has after high school (it's different from K-12).

This Is For You If:

Your child is in high school with an IEP or 504 Plan, you're planning for college or career training, or you need help navigating the transition from high school to adult life.

Community Programs & Support for All Families

Free and low-cost programs to make sure every family can get help, regardless of income

Programs We Offer

  • After-School Reading Programs: Free summer and after-school help for kids who need reading support.
  • Free & Reduced-Cost Services: We use grant funding to help families who can't afford advocacy services.
  • Partner With Schools & Organizations: We work with community groups to address barriers in education.
  • Free Parent Workshops: Learn about IEPs, 504 Plans, and your rights—no cost to attend.
  • Grant Funding: We're always seeking funding to expand free services for families who need them most.

This Is For You If:

You need help but cost is a barrier, you're a community organization looking for literacy or equity programs, or you're a school district wanting to partner to support underserved families.

Let's Talk About How We Can Help

Every family's situation is different. We'll listen to your concerns and figure out the best way to support your child.