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First Steps
Two low-commitment ways to get expert eyes on your child's IEP before deciding what's next.
Discovery Call
No pressure · No pitch
A 20-minute conversation to understand your situation, identify the most pressing issue, and recommend a path forward — including, sometimes, a free resource that fits better than a paid service. You leave with a clear recommendation and a follow-up email summary.
Free
20 minutes
IEP Audit Intro Offer
Expert review · plain-language report
A low-cost first step for families who want a professional set of eyes on their child's current IEP. We flag the top three concerns we see and tell you whether the document is roughly on track, materially weak, or in need of urgent attention. Short written summary (1–2 pages) within 5 business days. Credit applies toward a full IEP Document Review if booked within 30 days.
$47
One-time
No commitment
No commitment
Strategy
Get Clear on Your Plan
Most families begin here — a focused review and a written plan they can actually use.
Initial Strategy Session
60-minute 1:1 · Your first step to clarity
A focused consultation reviewing your child's current IEP, recent evaluations, and your top concerns. We end with a written one-page action plan tailored to your family. Delivered within 48 hours.
$250
One-time
IEP Document Review
Line-by-line · IDEA & N.J.A.C. 6A:14
A line-by-line review of your child's IEP against IDEA, the New Jersey Administrative Code, and the meaningful benefit standard from Endrew F. We flag what's missing, what's vague, and what to push for. You receive an annotated IEP and a 5–8 page Findings & Recommendations Memo. Turnaround: 5 business days.
$150
One-time
Records Review & Pattern Analysis
Multi-year · Comprehensive file review
A comprehensive review of the cumulative file — IEPs, evaluations, progress reports, BIPs, FBAs, and communications. We identify multi-year patterns of regression, denial, or under-service the district may not want surfaced. You receive a Records Audit Report and chronological timeline. Turnaround: 7–10 business days.
$550
One-time
In the Meeting
Advocacy in Action
You don't have to walk into that meeting alone. Two levels of support depending on how much help you want.
IEP Meeting Prep Package
Go in ready · You speak, we coach
We review your draft IEP, prepare your talking points, and draft a pre-meeting concerns letter you submit before the meeting. You go in knowing exactly what to say, what to ask for, and how to push back. Includes talking points document, pre-meeting concerns letter, and 60-min strategy session.
$550
One-time
IEP Meeting Accompaniment Most Popular
We sit next to you · Virtual or in-person
Everything in the Prep Package above, plus we attend your meeting (virtual or in-person) and make sure you are heard. Includes up to 2 hours of meeting attendance and a written follow-up letter to the district summarizing agreements and unresolved items.
$650
One-time
+ travel beyond 30 mi
+ travel beyond 30 mi
Additional Meeting Attendance
Add-on · Virtual or in-person
Add-on attendance at a second IEP, 504, or eligibility meeting tied to an existing engagement. Includes up to 2 hours of meeting time and a follow-up summary letter.
$350
Per meeting
À La Carte
Document Drafting
Single letters and documents drafted in your voice, grounded in NJ special education law. Delivered within 3–5 business days.
Records Request Letter
To obtain your child's full educational record
$95
Evaluation Request Letter
To formally request a school-based evaluation
$95
Independent Educational Evaluation (IEE) Request
When you disagree with the district's evaluation
$95
Parent Concerns Letter (Pre-Meeting)
Submitted before an IEP meeting to set the agenda
$95
IEP Amendment Request
Formal request to revise an existing IEP
$225
Mediation Prep Package
Prep session + position statement + supporting documentation
$650
Due Process Readiness (Attorney Handoff)
Records package + chronology + advocate-prepared brief for your attorney
$850
Quick Support
When You Just Have a Question
Not every situation needs a full engagement. Sometimes you just need a fast, expert answer.
Quick-Question Call
30-minute focused 1:1
A focused 30-minute Zoom on a single issue. No document review, no follow-up notes — just a real conversation with someone who knows the system. Best for parents who want a sanity check before a meeting or a clear answer on a specific question.
$75
30 min
Long-Term Partnership
Ongoing Retainers
For families navigating complex disputes, multi-year situations, or ongoing IEP changes — a relationship, not a transaction.
Standard Retainer
Up to 4 hrs/mo · 4-month minimum
Up to 4 hours per month of any combination of services — meetings, document drafting, strategy sessions. Up to 2 unused hours roll forward; resets quarterly. Month-to-month after the initial 4-month commitment.
$1,200
/month
Premium Retainer High-Touch
Up to 8 hrs/mo · 6-month minimum
Up to 8 hours per month, priority 24-hour response on routine requests, and unlimited 15-minute check-in calls. For families navigating multi-year disputes, out-of-district placements, or complex transition planning.
$2,200
/month
Access
Sliding Scale & Pro Bono
Every NJ child deserves an advocate. We reserve a limited number of engagements each year for families with demonstrated financial need — and there is no shame in asking.
Sliding-Scale Eligibility
Available to families with NSLP eligibility, SNAP enrollment, or attestation at or below 200% of the federal poverty line. Reduced fees apply across most services. Ask during your discovery call — there is no shame in asking, and access matters.
Pro Bono Application
Limited slots reserved each year
Reviewed on a rolling basis. Priority given to single-parent households, kinship caregivers, and families navigating significant life transitions. If selected, services may include document review, meeting attendance, letter drafting, and general guidance — matched to your child's most pressing need.
Free
If selected
Good to know
- All sessions are virtual via Zoom unless arranged otherwise.
- In-person meeting attendance available across New Jersey. First 30 miles round-trip included; $0.70/mile beyond. Out-of-county engagements may require a half-day minimum.
- Payment is due before service begins. Major cards and ACH accepted.
- Standard Retainer has a 4-month minimum; Premium Retainer has a 6-month minimum. Both go month-to-month thereafter.
- Rates are subject to change; quoted rates are honored for the duration of the engagement.
- This rate card is a service description, not a contract. Engagements begin upon signed engagement letter and payment of the first invoice.
- The Empowered Parent provides educational advocacy and consulting services as non-attorney advocates. We do not practice law, provide legal advice, or represent clients in due process hearings or before any court or tribunal. We prepare families to participate effectively in the IEP process and refer to NJ-licensed special education attorneys when legal representation is appropriate.
Not sure which fits your situation?
Book a free 20-minute discovery call and we'll talk through where you are and what would actually help. No pressure, no pitch.