Tired of fighting for IEP services?

Are you frustrated and overwhelmed trying to get your child the support they need in school? My services can give you clarity, direction, and a plan of action.

Two Ways to Work Together

Advocacy Package

Comprehensive support for families who want a dedicated partner throughout the school year is ongoing.

This is for You if
-Your child has complex needs
-You’re done trying to manage this alone

What You Get
-Thorough intake and complete record review
-Attendance at all school meetings
-Unlimited emails to schools, document reviews, and letter writing
-Organized digital file of all documents

Strategy Session

A one-time, 75-minute session to help you take the next right step.

This is for You if
-You’re overwhelmed but not ready for ongoing support
-You have a specific concern or upcoming meeting
-You want to walk away with clarity and a plan

What You Get
-Review of relevant documents
-Up to 75 minutes of personalized support
-Tailored next steps and written action plan

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Meet Your Advocate

Hi, I’m Dixie, a special education consultant and advocate. I work with families who are exhausted from fighting for services their child still isn’t getting. With experience on both sides of the IEP table, I know how to cut through the red tape and make sure your child’s needs are truly being met. You don’t have to do this alone.

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What Parents Are Saying

  • Dixie, a huge thank you for everything! You’ve been incredible, and I don’t think we could have gotten to this point and with so much success without you.
    Parent of child with AuDHD
  • We are truly grateful for all the hard work you have done for our child. Without you, they would not be receiving the services they need.
    Mom of Child with Autism
  • You’ve given us so much peace of mind! IEP meetings are confusing, and the power dynamic is stressful. We feel far more confident after working with you.
    Parent of fourth grader
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Have Questions?

An education advocate and consultant is an expert in the special education process and works with families to promptly ensure students’ academic needs are met. At our core, advocates teach families how to advocate for themselves. We use specific strategies to negotiate with schools for appropriate special education services. Advocates are well-connected and have resources to identify the best academic practices.

In a perfect world, every family who has a child with an IEP would work with an education advocate in some capacity. There is a myth in special education that if your needs aren’t significant, you don’t need an advocate. Advocates are a wealth of information that can help families avoid a crisis. Think of it like seeing your primary doctor regularly. Having routine checks can help prevent a small problem from becoming a crisis. You do not want to have an emergency and not have established care with a provider. The same thing applies to special education advocacy. An advocate can help keep an IEP healthy and problem-solve if issues arise.

By hiring an advocate, you’re being proactive in the IEP process and striving to avoid due process or litigation. A good advocate works towards improving the dynamic and relationship between schools and families. A lawyer generally focuses on legal aspects and not relationships. A lawyer may be necessary for due process or litigation. Unfortunately, 80% of due process hearings are ruled in favor of the public school system. Families can work with advocates to help their children access appropriate education to avoid litigation altogether.

I use collaborative facilitation to ensure our clients successfully gain academic resources for their children. This approach aims to rehabilitate the relationship between school and family while working towards appropriate special education services.

Our fees reflect our experience and the quality of our work. Our services start at $275 and are usually charged at a flat rate. Because special education can vary greatly, we offer a la carte options so you can pick and choose what you need. When you reach out to us, we’ll send you a clear document that outlines the services we offer and their prices.