Savvy Advocacy
Helping parents get the services needed for kids with dyslexia and other learning differences.
Do you struggle with the following?
IEP Eligibility
School Compliance & Accountability
Obtaining Comprehensive Evaluations
Understanding Laws & Applications
Specially Designed Reading Instruction
IEPs Crafted for Meaningful and Timely Progress
SMART Goals & Appropriate Benchmarks
Effective Data Monitoring
504 Plans & Accommodations
Collaborative School Meetings
Navigating the special education process can be overwhelming and exhausting. Parent's often feel their concerns are not being addressed. That's where an advocate can make a big difference. I help parent's work with the schools to strategically maneuver through this challenging system. Special Education Advocates are not attorneys, but they understand parental rights and what a meaningful IEP necessitates. Your child's services and progress will only be as meaningful as their IEP dictates. Don't wait.. reach out for help today!
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COMMON SERVICE PACKAGES
Advocacy S.O.S.
This is a short term service (approx. 5-10 hrs depending on the case) for the parent who is concerned their child might need special education services or accommodations but is unsure if they are eligible or of what action to take.Service Includes
30 minute intake call
Review of key records and communication history
An overview and analysis of your case
A strategic advocacy plan
A consultation meeting to discuss your strategy and next steps (including a formal request for evaluation if warranted).
Well Designed IEP
This is a flat-fee engagement for parent's needing support in preparation for their IEP meeting. This is a flat-fee engagement to better ensure the creation of a well designed child-centric IEP with meaningful goals and effective progress monitoring. Parent's will also come away better prepared to advocate on their own into the future.Service Includes
Review of key records including evaluation data and history
IEP meeting guide
Analysis of your child's IEP and correspondence with the school to strengthen it (parent input, goals, benchmarks, intervention, progress monitoring, accommodations, etc.)
Assistance with post IEP follow-up communication if needed
Short term assistance in monitoring IEP implementation and effectiveness
*Note: IEP meeting attendance optional depending on location
About Me
Hey, I'm Jen! A former advertising executive turned educational advocate, and mom of 3 awesome kids, the youngest of which having double deficit dyslexia and dysgraphia. I am a warrior parent just like you who had to quickly dive into federal, state, and case laws, the meaning of MTSS and SMART goals, and best practices in literacy for all kids so I could advocate for my own child with knowledge and power.
Over the years I have worked with numerous parents who feel frustrated and desperate fighting for their child in a system that is underfunded and often uninformed. I love helping parent's get the services (and better services) needed for their amazing kids!
I am a member of COPAA (Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates). Have given presentations on advocacy on behalf of Decoding Dyslexia Oregon, and assisted at parent round tables during the IDA conference in Oregon.