special education advocacy services

From IEP reviews and compliance checks to year-long advocacy support, we have what you need! Sometimes, you want a sounding board to ensure things are correct; other times, you may need more hands-on support. Whatever you need, we’re here to help.

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IEP Meetings

  • Tailored to meet your child’s needs
  • Pre & post meeting prep
  • Detailed notes with actionable steps
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Special education is full of jargon and concepts that may not come naturally to those outside the education world. An advocate can pick up on nuances and decipher what happens at a meeting. Advocates also specialize in compliance and can ensure proper timelines of the IEP and 504 process. Having an advocate at your child’s meeting provides you with an expert in the field who understands the intricacies of the system and the unique needs of your child.

Record Review

Your child’s academic record is the key to understanding what is working for your child and what needs to be adjusted. The academic record provides critical insight into what school districts prioritize and how that can impact your child’s success. Our record review is a meticulous process that identifies areas of concern, compliance, and implementation fidelity. The review accompanies a strategic roadmap to optimize your child’s academic success.

  • Thorough review of your child’s academic record
  • Compliance and implementation fidelity checks
  • Includes strategic roadmap
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special education advocacy

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  • Uniquely tailored
  • Year-long support available
  • Progress monitoring
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Our signature service is for those seeking comprehensive support with their child’s special education. If you are experiencing difficulty receiving the services your child needs for an appropriate education, this is the service you need. We offer two tiers of support, both uniquely tailored to your goals. Our advocacy planning includes direct communication with schools and service providers, ghostwritten letters, meeting attendance, and more. Inquire below to receive detailed information on our advocacy planning service.

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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 in the hopes of avoiding litigation altogether.

At Villarraga Education Consulting, we use collaborative facilitation to ensure our client successfully gains academic resources for their child. This approach aims to rehabilitate the relationship between school and family while working towards appropriate special education services.

Our fees are commensurate with our expertise and the level of detail we provide. Our services start at $400 and are typically charged at a flat rate. Due to the nature of special education, we offer a la carte services to personalize your experience. When you submit an inquiry, you will receive a detailed document outlining our specific services and their prices.