Support focused on helping families understand and navigate special education systems with clarity and confidence.

This may include:

• Explaining special education processes and terminology

• Helping families understand roles, timelines, and procedural steps

• Supporting informed participation in school-based decision-making

This service does not include legal advice, legal interpretation, or compliance determinations.

Guidance for families reviewing or preparing for Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) or 504 Plans.

Support may include:

• Reviewing documents for clarity and understanding

• Helping families identify questions and areas for discussion

• Clarifying goals, accommodations, and service descriptions

Guidance is educational and informational only.

Structured support before and after school meetings to reduce stress and increase preparedness.

This may include:

• Pre-meeting planning and organization

• Agenda development and talking points

• Post-meeting debrief and reflection

• Identifying follow-up considerations

Meeting attendance, if discussed, is limited in scope and does not constitute representation.

Assistance organizing and reviewing educational records to support family understanding.

This may include:

• Organizing evaluations, reports, and correspondence

• Highlighting patterns or areas families may wish to discuss

• Creating summaries for caregiver reference

Records are reviewed for understanding, not for legal analysis.

Education and coaching designed to strengthen caregiver knowledge, confidence, and communication.

This may include:

• Education on special education frameworks and processes

• Coaching on professional communication with school teams

• Supporting advocacy skills and informed engagement

This service focuses on capacity-building, not decision-making on behalf of families.

Short-term or ongoing consultation focused on planning and informed decision-making.

This may include:

• Initial consultations

• Targeted planning sessions

• Ongoing support by request

Service scope is determined after intake and mutual agreement.