Advocacy Strategy Session

A one-hour consultation designed to help you navigate a specific challenge or concern. During this session, I’ll provide practical, actionable advice to help you advocate effectively for your child.

Some topics we can address:

  • Understanding how to request an IEP or accommodations.
  • Communicating effectively with the school team.
  • Planning your approach to an upcoming meeting.
  • Problem-solving a specific issue at school.
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What You’ll Gain from a Strategy Session

A Clear Understanding of Your Situation

I’ll listen to your concerns and questions, helping you articulate what’s happening and why it matters. Together, we’ll identify the core issue(s) affecting your child’s experience at school.

Insights into Policies and Rights

I’ll provide plain-language explanations of relevant school policies, procedures, or your child’s educational rights. You’ll gain clarity on what’s possible, what to ask for, and how to approach school teams effectively.

Practical Advocacy Strategies

I’ll guide you on how to address specific challenges. You’ll leave with concrete steps to implement right away, whether it’s drafting an email, preparing for a meeting, or gathering necessary information.

Personalized Recommendations

I’ll share specific recommendations or ideas tailored to your child’s needs and your context. This might include suggestions for accommodations, ways to structure a conversation with the school, or tools to support your child’s learning and inclusion.

What To Expect

A Strategy Session is a one-hour consultation designed for parents who need immediate, actionable advice on a specific issue or question. 

For families requiring more in-depth, consistent advocacy assistance, I recommend my Advocacy in Action: 9-Week Advocacy Sprint (Coming Soon!), which is tailored to provide sustained guidance and collaboration.

How to Prepare

To make the most of your time, come prepared with:

  • A brief summary of the issue or question you want to address.
  • Any relevant background details (e.g., your child’s current school situation, key challenges, or goals).
  • A clear idea of what you hope to achieve during the session.


Flexible Fees

Payment options: AFU or Direct Payment

Regular Rate – $150

For families who can comfortably pay the full value of the service. Choosing this option helps support the availability of reduced and nominal rates for others.

Reduced Rate – $100

For families who can comfortably pay the full value of the service. Choosing this option helps support the availability of reduced and nominal rates for others.

Nominal Rate – $50

For families experiencing significant financial hardship. This rate ensures you can still access guidance while contributing to the sustainability of the service.

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FAQ

Have questions about how Advocacy Strategy Sessions work? You’re not alone! Here are answers to some of the most common questions I receive, from what’s included in the session to how my availability works. If you don’t see your question here, feel free to reach out—I’m happy to help.

An Advocacy Strategy Session is a one-hour consultation designed to help you navigate a specific school-related challenge or question. Whether you’re preparing for an IEP meeting, addressing an issue with the school team, or trying to understand an assessment report, this session provides actionable advice tailored to your child’s needs.

– A 60-minute virtual or phone consultation.
– Practical strategies and recommendations for your specific question or concern.

• Ongoing or continuous support beyond the session.
• Written follow-up, feedback, or behind-the-scenes document review.
• Direct communication with the school team or attendance at meetings.

My availability ebbs and flows depending on the needs of my Advocacy in Action clients. During the 9-week program, many of my slots are reserved for those clients, which limits the number of Strategy Sessions I can offer.

You’ll notice more slots become available when the program is not actively running. I encourage you to check back regularly or contact me if you have an urgent need, and I’ll do my best to accommodate you.

Yes, you can use AFU, but you must have an approved Request to Pay (RTP) visible in my provider portal before the session begins. If the RTP is not approved in time, your session will be automatically cancelled, and you can reschedule once approval is confirmed.