IEP Advocacy & Parent Support

You deserve to walk into that IEP meeting prepared and confident.

I help parents understand the IEP process, advocate effectively for their child, and finally feel heard by their school team — without the overwhelm.

IEP document review
Know what your child is entitled to
Meeting support
Never walk in alone again
Ongoing coaching
Support every step of the way
M.S. Mental Health Counseling
20+ Years in Special Education
PreK–8th Grade Experience
IEP Creation & Implementation Expert
Parents of Kids with IEPs
You're not alone

Does any of this sound familiar?

"The school isn't listening to me, and I don't know what to do next."

You feel like you're advocating in the dark — and your child is falling through the cracks.

"I don't understand what half of this IEP actually says."

IEPs are written in jargon that feels impossible to decode without insider knowledge.

"I feel intimidated walking into those meetings alone."

A room full of professionals can feel overwhelming when you're fighting for your child's future.

Simple, supportive, and clear

From your first message to walking into that meeting — here's what working together looks like.

1
Book a free call

We talk through what's happening with your child's IEP and what support you need.

2
Share your documents

I review your child's IEP and relevant school records before our session.

3
Get your plan

You'll leave with clear next steps, what to ask for, and exactly how to say it.

4
Feel supported

Ongoing coaching so you never have to navigate this alone again.

Services & Pricing

Choose the support that's right for you

Every family's situation is different. Start where you are — most families begin with a Strategy Session and grow from there.

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IEP Strategy Session
Your first step to clarity
  • Pre-call IEP document review
  • 60-minute 1:1 Zoom session
  • Plain-language explanation of your child's plan
  • Specific next steps & talking points
  • What to ask for in your next meeting
$175
One-time session · No commitment required
Book a Session
03
Ongoing Parent Coaching
Consistent support, month after month
  • 2 coaching calls per month (30–45 min)
  • Messaging support between sessions
  • Help drafting emails to the school
  • IEP change reviews & decisions
  • Behavior concerns & school communication
$300/mo
Monthly · Cancel anytime
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The Empowered Parent Consulting
Education
M.S. Mental Health Counseling

We've sat on both sides of that table.

Between us, we bring over 20 years of hands-on classroom experience working with children from PreK through 8th grade — across LLD, MS, resource room, and ICS settings. We've written IEPs, attended hundreds of meetings, and watched firsthand how the system works from the inside. We know what schools are required to provide, what the law actually says, and where parents are most often left in the dark.

But here's what makes us different from most advocates: we're not just professionals — we're also parents of children with IEPs ourselves. We've sat in those chairs, felt that anxiety, and navigated the exact same process we now help other families through. That combination of expert knowledge and lived experience is something you can't get anywhere else.

"We know how schools think, what the law requires, and what it feels like to be the parent in that room — and we use all of it to help you."

We hold M.S. degrees in Mental Health Counseling and bring deep expertise in IEP creation, implementation, and the federal and state laws that protect your child's rights. Our approach is warm, direct, and jargon-free — because you deserve clarity, not confusion.

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What families are saying

★★★★★

I finally understood what my son's IEP actually said after one session. She translated everything and gave me the exact words to use in the meeting. For the first time, I felt like an equal in that room.

SM
Sarah M.
Parent of a 3rd grader · IEP Strategy Session
★★★★★

Having her virtually present during our IEP meeting was a game changer. She kept me calm, helped me ask the right questions, and my daughter got three new services we'd been asking for for years.

JR
Jennifer R.
Parent of a 6th grader · IEP Meeting Support
★★★★★

The monthly coaching has been worth every penny. I email her before meetings, she helps me draft responses to the school, and I finally feel like I know what I'm doing. I used to dread every update — now I feel ready.

TL
Tracy L.
Parent of two · Ongoing Coaching Client
Ready to get started?

Your child deserves the support he or she is entitled to.

Book a free 20-minute discovery call. No pressure, no commitment — just a conversation about how I can help.

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Let's talk about your child's needs.

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Sessions via
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