Your Special Education Advocate | Take the Lead in Every School Meeting

Special Education is like a game of chess

Turn Frustration into Forward Motion. Lumen Advocacy Goes to School with You.

You know your parental rights in an IEP Meeting – check.

We help you navigate the psychological chess game ahead – checkmate.

Confident, prepared, and always a step ahead. Learn from an advocate and secure the services your child deserves.

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Lumen Advocacy empowers you to speak up – and get results in Special Education

Learn from an Advocate who leads with strategy – and a negotiator who delivers results. Let’s turn challenges into clear wins.

When Special Education Doesn’t Feel So Special

Your child is still struggling – despite what the school says. You’re told that progress takes time, but you are not seeing results.

IEP progress reports show your child is falling further behind. If they’re on a 504 plan, you won’t be seeing progress data at all – and this could mean that they need an IEP. At home and school, behaviors are worsening. Your once happy child seems distant – and you’re out of answers.

You don’t have to figure this out alone.

Lumen Advocacy offers expert, Austin-based services – available to families nationwide.

Learn from an Advocate and get the clarity you need to take the next step. Let’s Talk

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Lead with Facts

Have peace of mind knowing every concern linked to your child’s needs has been fully uncovered and addressed.

Smart Actions

Make sense of school information, every document you’re given, – then use it to take the next step for your child.

Equal Say

Be a peer on the IEP team and get your answers straight from your expert, not a video,  not a book or a social media group.

Stay Steady

Be calm and steady. It’s okay to feel overwhelmed so lean into your support. Learn from an Advocate.

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Master Skills

Equip your IEP team to fully understand your child’s needs – and act with purpose. ready for this process? Let’s Talk.

Services That Provide Solutions

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Getting to the Root of the Issue

Get the full picture

We conduct a thorough review of all evaluation data to identify what’s missing or misaligned with your child’s profile. By looking beyond standard test results, we uncover overlooked skill gaps and discover new insights. The result: a clear, evidence-based foundation to understand your child’s true needs – and the right path forward.

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The Lumen AbsoluteAdvocacy© Program

Every day without the right support is a lost opportunity for your child.

If your child needs special education services, delay isn’t neutral – it’s costly. The longer you wait, the more ground your child risks losing. Now is the time to take control.

Our 3- month intensive program is built to fast track your advocacy skills. We identify where your knowledge gaps are, then give you the tools, coaching and clarity to close them – fast.

  • Start with a strategic assessment to establish what’s missing
  • Get focused, expert guidance tailored to your situation
  • Apply your new skills with confidence

Join as an individual, or with a group. Available everywhere with a flat fee and zero hidden costs.

 

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Advocate Smart: Know When to Push

Tired of going in circles with your school about your child’s needs?

When collaboration stalls, it’s time to take decisive action. Mediation or a Due Process Complaint may be the next strategic step – and with the right advice you’ll be able to choose the right path.

At this stage, an experienced Advocate can help you build a strong case – without the cost of an Attorney. Lumen Advocacy, has been approved to represent parents in administrative hearings, is the first to win a Hearing in Texas without an attorney and we don’t stop at filing – we keep negotiating, and pushing to get what your child is entitled to. Reach out today to discuss next steps.

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Who Is Virginia?

A trusted Special Education Advocate in over 50+ school districts

National Conference Speaker, trainer and CLE provider

ICF-accredited ADHD Coach

Active member of COPAA, LDA, and ICF

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Testimonials

"Virginia Spencer was wonderful to work with. She went above and beyond to help my child. If it weren't for her expertise, we would not have been successful in my child's placement. She came up with ideas that I never would have thought of. She is truly amazing, I highly recommend her."

AK (Houston)

"Virginia was the game changer in making things right for our son and his challenges with school. We did everything that we thought we were supposed to do, but soon discovered that it was way more complex. We were completely lost in the shuffle of the system, knowing our rights, and stress of the unknown. Virginia was able to point out things we would never have known about, explain it clearly, and hold everyone accountable in this journey. We trust her emphatically and consider her a part of our family and close circle. We could not have made it to where we are in support of our child without her."

KC (Austin)

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Virginia Spencer, M.Ed.,

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