If your child has an IEP but isn’t making real progress, something is wrong.

Many parents sense that school isn’t working the way it should—but are told to wait, trust the process, or that this is as good as it gets. Meanwhile, goals repeat, skills stall, and valuable time is lost.

I help parents understand why progress has broken down, whether services are actually appropriate, and what options exist before the situation becomes a crisis.

Does any of this sound familiar?

  • The same IEP goals appear year after year

  • Services exist on paper, but progress is minimal or unclear

  • Progress reports are vague, recycled, or don’t match reality

  • Evaluations feel incomplete or miss obvious concerns

  • The school says your child is “accessing the curriculum,” but skills are not improving

  • You’re being told to wait and see—again

If even one of these feels familiar, it’s worth taking a closer look.

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How I help

I work with parents to:

  • Identify why progress has stalled

  • Review whether assessments are complete and meaningful

  • Evaluate whether services are appropriate and being implemented

  • Prepare for IEP meetings with a clear strategy

  • Enforce educational rights when collaboration is no longer effective

Some matters resolve through clarification and advocacy.
Others require formal legal enforcement.
The first step is always understanding what’s really happening.

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Special Education

A young man holding hands with a small boy as they walk up stairs towards a school building with a sign. Four other students are walking behind them.

Special Education is not a place. It is a collection of services provided by the school to children with special needs who require help accessing their education.

A classroom filled with students sitting at desks, taking a test or working on assignments.

All school districts have an affirmative duty to locate and to evaluate students they believe may need special education services.

A woman holding a young boy in a warm, emotional embrace, both with their eyes closed, conveying comfort and affection.

If your child with special needs has mental health or behavioral issues that interfere with their ability to access their education then the school has a duty to identify and address those issues.

A young boy standing on steps looking at a large historic building with tall columns and a decorated pediment.

The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) has powerful safeguards that protect the rights of children with disabilities and ensure that they receive a Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE).