You haven’t hit a dead end. You need a breakthrough strategy. Learn to make change
Tired of conflict? Learn to make change in 3 key ways.
The Advocacy Analysis Report
Is your data accurate and actionable? You may be vulnerable to “gaslighting” by educators who have been told to tell you the incorrect facts.
The AbsoluteAdvocacy Program
Clarify what you need to know about Special Education, meeting techniques, and how to use them for your advocacy in a real-time coaching program.
Dispute Options
The Procedural Safeguards is a boring read for most. Let’s go through it and examine your options when your child hasn’t received a benefit from Special Education.
When You Take Action, Real Results Follow. Learn to make change by changing what you do.
Feeling stuck in the IEP Process? Let’s get clear on what you want to change – and make it happen.
Here’s an Overview of What We Do
At Lumen Advocacy, we don’t just help you navigate the system, we equip you to lead the process with confidence. With clarity, you will learn to make the change for your child and be heard and respected in every IEP meeting. You can lead the meetings, or we can – it’s your choice.
If you are reacting out of frustration- sending tense emails, paying for private tutoring or settling for inadequate school services- you’ve got good company. But here’s the truth: you can shift from being reactive to strategic. And there’s a few effective ways to do this.
Read on.
From Frustration to Forward Motion
When you understand the facts behind the proposals for your child’s education, your mindset shifts. You become the driver for meaningful change. With a clear grasp of your parental rights and the tools to build an appropriate program, your voice carries weight- and your message commands attention.
Once you know why a school is denying a service, the path forward becomes strategic not confusing. You are no longer reacting – you are leading. And that puts you one step closer to securing the services your child is entitled to.
Ready to move forward? Let’s build a plan that gets results
Ready to Take Action? Choose the Right Path Forward
The Advocacy Analysis Report
If you already have a clear direction and just need expert analysis to sharpen your strategy, the Analysis Report may be all you need. This powerful starting point doesn’t just skim the surface -it dives deep into your child’s educational records, uncovering hidden errors, highlighting overlooked gaps, and translating dense, technical documents into plain, actionable language. You’ll walk away with a clear, focused understanding of where things stand and what needs attention.
From there, you can customize your next steps: use a professionally written script at your next meeting, bring in an experiences Advocate to support you at the table, or layer on additional services wherever you need them. Think of it as adding ARDs to your audit – starting strong.
The AbsoluteAdvocacy Program
If you are just starting out in the world of Special Education-perhaps your child was just diagnosed, is entering preschool, or you’re feeling overwhelmed by a flood of unfamiliar terms and decisions – the AbsoluteAdvocacy Program was created for you.
This comprehensive, parent-centered program equips you with essential knowledge, proven tools, and real-world strategies so you can confidently manage years of IEP Meetings, build strong collaborative relationships with schools, an proactively prevent future breakdowns that can stall your child’s learning and growth.
In just 3 months, through personalized, with face-to-face coaching sessions, you’ll transform from feeling unsure and reactive to prepared, strategic, and empowered.You’ll learn how to ask the right questions, recognize potential pitfalls, and advocate with clarity – ensuring that you are never left scrambling for questions and answers again, no matter what challenges arise.
Dispute Representation
If you are in disagreement with the school and at a critical crossroad, it’s time for a strategic approach. Hope without a clear plan or documentation is not enough. Special Education is designed to prepare your child for employment, further education and independent living- but those outcomes only happen when rights are properly understood, asserted, and enforced. We empower parents to take decisive action that leads to meaningful, measurable progress – not just promises.
Unlike hiring an attorney – which can easily cost $350-$600 per hour or more than $30,000 for a Due process hearing – working with a trained non-attorney provides robust, skilled representation at a fraction of the coast. This allows families to access high-quality advocacy support without sacrificing financial stability.
When collaboration with the school stalls, our Dispute Representation services can help you press forward with a clear outcome in mind. We offer non-attorney representation for:
- Manifestation Determination Review meeting (MDRs)
- School grievances at all levels
- State special education complaints
- Mediations
- Discrimination complaints (Section 504, Title II, Title IX)
- Due Process complaints
- or a combination of these actions, based on the needs of the case
By choosing non-attorney representation, you gain access to strong advocacy that levels the playing field – without incurring the large legal fees typically associated with special education disputes. You’ll save thousands while still advancing your child’s right to an appropriate education with confidence, preparation, and expertise on your side.
Private School Placement Services
Relocating to the area and looking for a private institution for your child? Review our private school placement services where we find a fit that matches with your child’s complete learner profile. For children with disabilities, the search can be especially challenging – not all private schools are equipped to meet unique learning needs, provide appropriate supports, or understand the nuances of divergent learners. We help you examine hidden barriers, saving you time, heartache and costly missteps by identifying schools that offer not just acceptance, but real opporutnity for growth.
Not sure where to begin? Schedule a free consultation to talk over your particular situation. Every family’s situation is different, and understanding the local private education landscape – especially for students requiring specialized support – takes insider knowledge. Let’s tailor a path forward together.
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Austin, Texas
Virginia Spencer, M.Ed.,
info@lumenadvocacy.com
(630) 251-5658
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