Advocacy Services
If you have a child with an IEP, you need an advocate. It's as simple as that. Otherwise, it is very likely that your child may be missing out on services that he or she needs to make adequate progress in school. Unfortunately, advocacy is expensive; but it is less than the cost of regret or the feeling of failure. The packages below are designed to help you cut costs, while still getting the support you need in order to successfully advocate for your child.
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Advocacy Packages
Annual Review
(most common)
Trienniel Review
(Re-assessment + Annual
or
Initial IEP)
Ammendment
(Parent-requested IEP, IEEs, any change to the IEP)
Hourly Rates
If the packages above do not meet your needs, advocacy services may also be retained at the the hourly rates listed below. In addition, the need for services not included in the package deals may arise. In cases such as these, hourly rates will apply. For a full list of hourly services that are not included in the package deals, please refer to any 3 of the package pages.
IEP Meetings.................$150/hour
Consultations.................$125/hour
Flat Fees
The services listed below are not included in the price of the packages. The flat fees associated with each service are also being offered at a discounted rate, rather than the hourly charge of $125.
**Note - If you are a first-time client, a file review is mandatory, in addition to the cost of your package.
File Review (Gr.K-2)......................................$295
File Review (Gr.3-5).......................................$499
File Review (Gr.6-12)....................................$649
School Observation (with write-up).....................$299
IEE Review (Psychoeducational Report).....................$249
IEE Review (Speech & Language Report)...................$199
IEE Review (OT, PT, APE, VT)...............................$149
Score Comparison (may be added to IEE review).........$99
Retainer Fee
Not all clients will need to pay a retainer fee. The retainer fee will apply to clients who need frequent, on-going communication with their advocate, and/or those clients who prefer that their advocate be the one to communicate directly with members of their child's IEP Team.
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Paying a retainer fee ensures that you are able to communicate with your advocate as frequently as needed without additional charges.​
Frequently Asked Questions
F.A.Q.
What is Advocacy?
A Special Education Advocate is an expert, who will guide you through the IEP process. An advocate will review your child's records and may accompany you to IEP meetings and/or provide consultative services.
Why Hire an Advocate?
There exists much legislation governing IEPs and the development and implementation of a child's special education program. In fact, you, as a parent of a child with special needs, have many rights or procedural safeguards. Unfortunately, most parents are often unaware of their rights and those of their child. Often times, the IEP team is not forthcoming with you about your options. An advocate will ensure that both your rights and those of your child are protected and exercised at all times.
Who Needs an Advocate?
Anyone who has a child receiving or about to receive special education services should hire an advocate. Most often, parents do not consider hiring an advocate until there is a major problem with the child's IEP. Hiring an advocate as soon as your child has been referred for special education services saves you money in the long run and also ensures the quality control of your child's education from the very beginning.
Situations that might warrant an advocate :
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When you suspect that your child may need special education services
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When the school says they cannot or will not do something that you are requesting for your child with special needs
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When a child's behavior is escalating or hindering their academic progress
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When you feel like there is something else going on with your child
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When the child's IEP is not being properly implemented
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When you feel like your child just needs more!