Educational Advocacy Services

Navigating the school system can feel overwhelming, especially during IEP meetings, eligibility discussions, and placement decisions.

At Northlight Collaborative, advocacy is grounded in collaboration and clarity. My role is not to replace the school team, but to ensure families feel informed, prepared, and confident when participating in high-stakes educational decisions.

Advocacy services are intentionally limited each month to provide thoughtful, individualized support.

How Advocacy Support Works

Every family’s situation is different. Some need clarity before a meeting. Others want structured preparation and advocate presence. Services are tiered to meet families where they are.

  • Designed for families who plan to attend their IEP meeting independently but want strategic preparation beforehand.

    Includes:

    • Review of one current IEP

    • 30-minute strategy call

    • Verbal guidance and prioritized next steps

    This service does not include written summaries, meeting attendance, or ongoing follow-up support.

    If a higher-tier package is booked within 30 days, money will be credited toward that service.

  • A structured document review and strategy session designed to help families walk into their IEP meeting informed and prepared.

    Includes:

    • Review of one current IEP and relevant evaluations

    • 45-minute strategy call

    • Written summary email outlining:

      • Notable strengths and supports

      • Areas that may need clarification or revision

      • Suggested questions and strategic talking points

    This service is ideal for families who plan to attend the meeting independently but want a deeper level of preparation.

    Families who book the IEP Meeting Support Package within 30 days receive 10% off that service.

  • Comprehensive preparation and structured advocate presence during your IEP meeting.

    Designed for families who want strategic guidance before the meeting and professional representation at the table.

    Includes:

    • Review of relevant IEP and evaluation documents

    • 45-minute preparation call to align on priorities and strategy

    • Attendance at one IEP meeting (up to 90 minutes)

      • In-person within 25 miles or virtual

    • Follow-up summary emails outlining:

      • Key discussion points

      • Areas of agreement or concern

      • Recommended next steps

    Includes priority scheduling for future meetings within the same school year and 10% off one additional advocacy session.

  • Designed for families navigating complex educational or behavioral concerns who want deeper strategic planning and advocate representation at their IEP meeting.

    Includes:

    • Review of IEP, evaluations, and related documentation

    • Review of behavior plans, progress data, or incident reports (if applicable)

    • 60-minute strategic planning session

    • Written 2–3 page strategic summary outlining:

      • Systemic considerations

      • Goal alignment recommendations

      • Service and support analysis

      • Behavioral strategy recommendations

    • Attendance at one IEP meeting (up to 90 minutes)

    • Follow-up summary email with strategic next steps

    Includes priority scheduling for future meetings within the same school year and 10% off one additional advocacy session.

  • Payment plans available.

    Designed for families who benefit from ongoing, structured advocacy support across multiple meetings and educational decisions.

    Includes:

    • Up to 2 IEP meetings (up to 90 minutes each)

    • Ongoing document review throughout the 4-month term

    • Strategic email guidance (responses within 2 business days)

    • One 30-minute mid-term check-in call

    • Priority scheduling during the term

    Additional meetings available at client rate.

    Term begins upon contract signature.

    Advocacy services are limited to 3–4 partnership families at a time.

FAQs

  • No. I provide structured educational advocacy and consultation. I do not offer legal representation.

  • No. My role is to support families in participating effectively and collaboratively.

  • This service is for families who:

    • Are preparing for an IEP, eligibility, manifestation, or transition meeting

    • Feel overwhelmed or unsure how to advocate effectively

    • Want support understanding school documents and decisions

    • Are navigating disagreements or communication challenges with schools

  • While outcomes cannot be guaranteed, advocacy support can help families:

    • Feel informed, prepared, and confident

    • Understand options and processes more clearly

    • Communicate concerns effectively and professionally

    • Leave meetings knowing what happens next

  • Yes. In-person meetings within 25 miles are included. Travel beyond that is billed at $0.65 per mile.

  • Complete a brief intake form so I can review your situation and follow up with next steps.

    This service is consultative and educational, not legal representation.

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