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Special-Education Advocacy

An experienced, certified advocate beside you for IEP and 504 meetings, so your child gets the support theyโ€™re entitled to.

You don’t have to do this alone

Confident, informed IEP & 504 support

The special-education system is complex, and it’s easy to feel lost, or unsure whether what the school is doing is truly best for your child. As a Certified Dyslexia Advocate through the Dyslexia Training Institute and a member of COPAA, Jeanne helps families navigate the process with clarity and confidence.

Drawing on years as a credentialed classroom teacher, she understands both sides of the table, and knows how to keep the focus where it belongs: on your child.

How we help

  • Navigating IEPs and 504 plans
  • Writing appropriate goals for your child’s IEP
  • Supporting you at IEP & 504 meetings
  • Reviewing school and district documents
  • Writing letters to school or district personnel on your behalf
  • Planning meetings with you in advance

Why it matters

Early, appropriate help changes the trajectory

Research shows 90% of children with reading difficulties can achieve grade-level reading if they receive proper intervention in the first grade. When help is delayed until age nine or later, roughly 75% of those children continue to struggle with reading throughout their school careers (Reading Rockets). A strong IEP or 504, with the right goals, is one of the most powerful tools a parent has.

Worried your child is falling behind in reading?

The science is clear: early, structured help changes everything. Start with a free 30-minute consultation. No pressure, just answers.