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, the Analysis Report may be all you need. It’s a powerful starting point-pinpointing errors and identifying gaps and translating your child’s educational record. You can build from there adding services as needed. Use a script at your meeting, bring an Advocate, add on more services as needed.
The AbsoluteAdvocacy Program
If you are just starting out in the world of Special Education-perhaps your child was just diagnosed or is entering preschool-, the AbsoluteAdvocacy Program was designed for you. This program equips you with the knowledge, tools and strategies to confidently manage years of IEP Meetings and prevent future breakdowns that stall learning. Gain confidence- in 3 months with face-to-face coaching-so you are never left scrambling for questions and answers again.
Dispute Representation
If you are in disagreement with the school and at a crossroad, it’s time for a strategic approach. Hope without evidence is not a plan. Special Education should prepare your child for employment, further education and independent living- but that only happens when rights are understood and enforced. Learn to make change for meaningful progress.
When collaboration stalls, our Dispute Representation services can help you press forward with a clear outcome in mind. We provide representation for Manifestation Review Determination meeting (MDRs), school grievances, state complaints, mediations, discrimination complaints, Due Process complaints or a combination of these.
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.
Not sure where to begin? Schedule a free consultation to talk over your particular situation.
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Austin, Texas
Virginia Spencer, M.Ed.,
info@lumenadvocacy.com
(630) 251-5658
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