Education Advocacy Fixing IEPs Helping Children Giving Parents Hope
Maureen Nelson, PMP
Education Advocacy Fixing IEPs Helping Children Giving Parents Hope
Maureen Nelson, PMP
Does Your Child Struggle in School?
Every Child Can Learn
Let's figure out what your child needs
to be, and FEEL, successful!
Wait and see is not a plan.
Feeling Stuck?
Frustrated? Upset? Losing Sleep?
You're not alone.
The processes are complicated.
The paperwork is overwhelming.
How many people have you talked to?
How many emails have you sent?
How is homework going?
What has improved?
Are you getting clear answers?
Is your child happier?
Nothing changes if nothing changes!
I'm here to help!
Education is a Civil Right
Education Unlocks Opportunities
Education prepares children for:
Employment
Independent Living
Lifelong Learning
Evaluations Tell Us What a Child's Needs
IDEA 300.111 CHILD FIND
Schools are required to evaluate children with suspected disabilities for special educaiton and related services.
IEPs Ensure Children Get What They Need
IEPs Ensure Children Get What They Need
Education is not one size fits all
With Specially Designed Instruction we teach children skills to help them self manage the impact(s) of their disability(ies).
Expert Advocacy Services with Lasting Results
I'm an expert on IDEA, IEPs, and 504s, with >16 years experience in special education as a parent, parent advocate, and an advocate for others. I've been where you are. Let me help improve outcomes for your child and get you back to the business of being the parent.
- Member The Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates (COPAA)
- Professionally trained (COPAA, Karen Mayer Cuningham)
- Pete Wright (Wrightslaw.com)
- The Black Swan Group
- >300 hours of related online training.
I help children with disabilities between the age of 3 and 22, in every state, to improve educational outcomes.
I offer a range of educational advocacy services to meet the needs of your student including comprehensive records reviews, quicker IEP checkups, communicating with the school, helping to get your child evaluated, IEP and 504 reviews, and filing federal and state complaints when all else fails.
Whether you're starting evaluations, refining goals, or facing obstacles, I'm ready to help!
Customized Services for Individual Needs
Comprehensive Records Review
Representation Anywhere in the US
Representation Anywhere in the US
Your child's IEP should be a clear and useful tool for all working with them!
A Records Review provides invaluable insights into your child's educational journey, highlighting their progress, strengths, struggles, and areas needing attention. You'll receive a comprehensive and detailed report based on an examination of:
- Educational Records
- Parent Input and Concerns
- IEPs / 504s / Progress Reports
- Evaluations & Assessments
- Academic & Behavioral Data
- Therapy & Related Services
- Other Pertinent Information
Representation Anywhere in the US
Representation Anywhere in the US
Representation Anywhere in the US
No matter where you are in the IEP or 504 process, I can help.
I'm an IEP Fixer.
Because IDEA is a Federal law, I can help negotiate better outcomes for your child in all 50 states. Virtual IEP meetings are far more productive and effective than in-person meetings.
Your child's IEP is the law to be followed.
Going into an IEP meeting without expert help can be like buying a house without an inspection. What you don't know could hurt your child.
Parent Training & Consultation
Representation Anywhere in the US
Parent Training & Consultation
Need someone in your corner, but not necessarily at your meetings?
Heard something goofy? Unsure of next steps?
IDEA recognizes parents as the experts on their children, but you're outnumbered at the IEP/504 table. Your input is critical and must be considered. Wait and see isn't a good strategy.
I'll help you:
- Understand Rights and Laws
- Articulate Your Child's Needs
- Identify Areas for Improving the IEP
- Troubleshoot Problems
- Develop a Success Plan
IEP Checkup
Parent Training & Consultation
Your child's IEP should improve outcomes.
Go confidently into your next meeting knowing your IEP has had a wellness checkup!
IEPs are for more than academics, your child's social emotional health, and functional needs are important too. Every page of the IEP serves a purpose. If your child's present levels of academic and functional performance aren't at least 2 pages long; it probably doesn't describe their needs in all settings. Needs drive goals, and goals drive services. Let's fix your child's IEP together!
Full Evaluations
Evaluations identify or eliminate areas of need.
Child Find requires schools to evaluate all children with suspected disabilities who may need special education and related services. Evaluations identify or eliminate areas of need.
A child doesn't need a prior diagnosis or have bad grades to be evaluated.
The valedictorian may need an IEP.
Let's get your child what they need!
Speaking Engagements
It takes a village - we're all in this together!
Engaging group trainings and talks are developed to support all participants in IEP/504 meetings. Sessions are customized. Popular topics include:
- IEP vs. 504
- Requesting & Understanding Evaluations
- Good vs. Bad IEP Goals
- ADHD / Executive Functioning
- Related Services
- Rights & Laws