Special Education advocacy
The right level of support for your situation.
Every family’s needs are different. Whether you want an expert in your corner or the tools to lead yourself, there’s a path that fits.
How It Works
01
Comprehensive Record Review
Every new client starts here. I review your child’s IEPs, evaluations, progress reports, and if relevant, ABA clinic records. I develop and deliver a written Prioritized Action Plan.
02
Strategy Session
A 60-minute 1:1 session to walk through findings, align on what matters most, and decide on the right level of ongoing support for your situation.
03
Choose Your Level of Support
After the Record Review, I make a recommendation for next steps. Some families are ready to manage the next steps from there, others prefer to have support through the ARD meeting.
04
Walk In Ready
Whether you go in alone or I’m in the room with you, you leave every session with a clear, specific plan — not a stack of reading material and a vague sense of what to do next.
Step one
Comprehensive Record Review & Strategy
Productive advocacy begins with a clear, data-driven understanding of your child’s educational history. Before we can plan for what’s next, we need to understand where things stand.
I conduct a thorough review of your child’s school records, including IEPs, evaluations, progress reports, and if relevant, private evaluations and ABA clinic treatment plans. My background as a BCBA allows me to give specialized attention to FBAs and BIPs that a compliance-only advocate cannot.
You walk away with a Prioritized Action Plan and a 1:1 Strategy Session, giving you a clear set of focus areas to bring into your next meeting.
Comprehensive Record Review
what’s included
- Full review of IEPs, evaluations, and progress reports
- Optional: private evaluations & ABA clinic treatment plans
- BCBA-level review of FBAs and BIPs where relevant
- Written Prioritized Action Plan
- 60-minute 1:1 Strategy Session
- Clear focus areas for your next ARD meeting
This service can stand alone or serve as the foundation for any of the advocacy tiers below.
ARD Meeting Support
Choose Your Level of Support
Every ARD meeting cycle is different. Choose the level of involvement that fits your situation, from fully supported advocacy to focused coaching so you can lead yourself.
You have a Partner
Full Advocacy
Full advocacy through every phase of the meeting cycle. I manage the strategic structure and communication so you can stay present and focused on what matters most.
Best For Families facing a high-stakes placement decision, a contentious school relationship, or a complex case where you need a professional managing the room.
You’re Supported
Guided Support
I attend the meeting alongside you, providing real-time guidance and support while you stay in the driver’s seat. The goal is your confidence.
Best For Parents who want to build their own skills and voice while having a professional in their corner. For parents who want to lead, not hand over the reins.
You’re Prepared
Coaching
Intensive preparation and strategy so you can walk into your ARD meeting with clarity and confidence, without me in the room.
Best For Parents who are confident in the room but want support with preparation.
long term support
Ongoing Advocacy Partnership
An IEP is a living document. Its success depends on how it’s implemented in the classroom every day, not just what was agreed to in the meeting.
This monthly partnership gives you a professional second set of eyes on your child’s progress, real-time support when questions arise, and proactive preparation so issues are addressed before they escalate.
Regular review of data and progress reports
Quick-call support as needed when unexpected issues arise
Support for teacher conferences and ongoing school communication
Regular calls and emails to review progress and address concerns
*Please note that all services are provided by a non-attorney advocate. Inspired Ability provides special education advocacy and behavioral consultation. Jillian Esser is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst, not an attorney. The information on this website is for educational purposes and does not constitute legal advice. For more information on the differences between a Special Education Advocate and a Special Education Attorney,
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