Meaningfully participate in your child’s IEP/504 process with advocacy coaching and special education consulting
Abilities Unlocked Advo-Consulting provides professional services in New Jersey and to out-of-state families virtually.
You’re tired of not understanding the special education process, its specialized vocabulary, and all the bureaucratic red-tape.
You’re tired of being afraid to ask questions and dealing with the awkwardness of requesting more from educators.
As a parent, you might be feeling worn out trying to advocate for your child—or you’re not sure how or where to start.
Imagine you could have an expert by your side as you navigate this process. Someone who makes sure you’re comfortable and empowered to ask questions, get clarification, and share your informed opinion on your child and their needs…
With Abilities Unlocked Advo-Consulting, you can.
An expert special education advocate can help you:
Become aware of your rights as a parent and the options available to your child
Have collaborative and productive meetings with your child’s educators and bring your expert input to the conversation
Ensure your child receives the specialized interventions they need to support their education and well-being
How We Can Help
IEP Support Services
We’ll help you prepare for your child’s IEP/504 meeting and collaborate with their school team. This may include:
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School record requests
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Document review and feedback
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IEP Parent requests
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Parent Participation in IEP Development
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Advocacy through meeting preparation and attendance
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Transition from early intervention to school services
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Initial special education evaluation and eligibility
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Annual review meetings
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Re-evaluation meetings
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Manifest determination meeting
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Dispute resolution
Parent Coaching
Parent coaching is individualized to meet the unique needs of each parent/family. Abilities Unlocked Advo-Consulting strives to expand parent knowledge, provide a toolbox of solid advocacy skills, and increase parent participation. Specific goals are discussed and addressed through a coaching, modeling, and partnership model.
What we can coach you through:
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Parental rights and advocacy basics
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Understanding the essential components of an IEP
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Mastering effective written communication and documentation
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Executing professional IEP meetings
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Strategies for collaborating through conflict
Special Education Consulting
Our consulting services provide parents with detailed feedback on forms, plans, and other documents. Parents can also receive actionable steps to confidently advocate on behalf of their child in written and verbal conversation. We can consult on:
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Document analysis and feedback
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Evaluation review and feedback
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IEP goal progress monitoring analysis
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FBA and BIP analysis and feedback
Expert consultation services are intended to meet the needs of significant and/or persistent issues. These services often require coordination between providers and/or across documents, detailed analysis, and expert recommendations based on best practices. These services are not provided in conjunction with advocacy services, but as an independent consultation service. This may include:
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Consultant-to-Related Professional Consultation in specialty areas (ABA, FBA, BIP, ASD, Progress monitoring)
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Special Education and Early Intervention program feedback/consultation
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Forensic IEP analysis – single or multiple-year analysis
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Private BCBA – Parent Training Model
Expert Consultation Services
What Our Past Clients Say
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How To Know If You Need An Expert Advocate
→ Your school team doesn’t take your concerns or input seriously
→ You cringe or hold your breath every time you see the school calling
→ You dread attending IEP meetings or parent/teacher conferences
→ There’s a lack of trust between you and those involved in your child’s education
→ Your requests aren’t met with understanding conversations and attempts at problem-solving
→ You’re tired of hearing phrases like, “We would love to do that intervention, but our district doesn't have it” or “We understand your concern, but your child is fine at school.”
→ Your child isn’t receiving the quality education you know they deserve
