Your child deserves a voice at the table.
I help parents understand, prepare for, and navigate the special education process — from IEP meetings to everyday advocacy — with 20 years of real classroom experience on your side.
Two simple ways I can help
Pick what fits your family right now — you can always add the other later.
Special Education Consulting
A supportive space to ask questions, understand your rights, and make a plan — no meeting required.
- Explain your child's evaluation or IEP in plain language
- Answer questions about services, goals, and accommodations
- Help you plan what to ask for next
- Ongoing guidance as things come up
Special Education Advocacy
Hands-on support before and during the meetings that matter most.
- 1:1 prep call before your IEP meeting
- I attend the IEP meeting with you (virtually)
- Help you understand and respond to proposals in real time
- Follow-up notes and next steps after the meeting
How it works
Pick a time
Choose a day and time that works for you on the calendar below — all from your phone or computer.
Book & pay securely
Confirm your session and pay online, just like any regular checkout. You'll get an instant confirmation.
We talk it through
We meet by video or phone. I listen first, then help you understand your options in plain language.
You feel prepared
Whether it's a consulting call or an IEP meeting, you'll walk away knowing exactly what to expect.
Find a time that works for you
Choose a service below, pick a day and time on the calendar, and pay securely online to confirm your spot.
Please sign our waiver before booking
To protect you and your family, we ask every client to review and sign a short waiver before their first session. It only takes a minute.
📝 Sign the WaiverConsulting Session
$87 / 45 min call
Pick your time on the calendar, then reserve your spot with secure card payment below.
💳 Pay & Confirm BookingYou'll be taken to a secure checkout page, just like shopping online.
Advocacy Package
$225 / prep + meeting
Includes a prep call and me attending your IEP meeting with you virtually.
💳 Pay & Confirm BookingYou'll be taken to a secure checkout page, just like shopping online.
Prices shown are examples — update them to match your rates. Prefer not to pay online right now? See the Financial Assistance option below.
No family should be priced out of advocacy.
If paying for a session isn't possible for your family right now, you're still welcome here. Join our community support for children who have IEPs, where you can ask questions, get guidance, and connect with me directly — no payment required to join.
💬 Join Our Community and Get Access to Inside Knowledge on Special EducationThis space is judgment-free. You never need to explain or prove anything — just come say hello.
Meet the Team
Real educators who've walked this road with families just like yours.
Hi, I'm Lauren Garcia — I've spent 20 years in special education classrooms.
I taught special education for two decades before starting this practice. I've written hundreds of IEPs, and as a parent of a child who has an IEP myself, I've truly sat on both sides of the table — as the educator writing the plan and as the mom advocating for her own child. I know exactly how overwhelming the process can feel for parents. My goal is simple: make sure you understand what's happening, feel confident speaking up, and know that your child's needs are truly being met.
- 🎓 Master's Degree in Special Education
- 🎓 Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration
- 🏫 20 years teaching special education
- 👪 Parent of a child with an IEP — I've been on both sides of the table
- ❤️ Kid-focused, parent-friendly, always in your corner
Hi, I'm Helen Collins — 15 years teaching, 8 years as a school administrator.
I've spent my career on every side of the school building — in the classroom and in the administration office — supporting students and the families who advocate for them. That mix of experience means I understand not just what a strong IEP looks like, but how schools actually make decisions behind the scenes. I bring a caring, empathetic approach to every family I work with, because I know how personal this process is.
- 🎓 Master's Degree in Education
- 🎓 Master's Degree in Special Education
- 🎓 Master's Degree in Educational Leadership
- 🏫 15 years teaching experience
- 🗂️ 8 years as a school administrator
- ❤️ Caring, empathetic, and in your corner every step of the way
Common Questions
Do you attend IEP meetings in person?
Right now all sessions and meetings are held virtually by video or phone, so I can support families anywhere.
Are you an attorney?
No — I'm an educational consultant and advocate, not a lawyer, and this isn't legal advice or representation. For legal matters, I can help point you toward education attorneys when needed.
What if I need to reschedule?
Life happens! Use the link in your confirmation email to pick a new time — just try to give at least 24 hours' notice.
I can't afford a session right now — can you still help?
Yes. Head to the Financial Assistance section above and join our community support for children who have IEPs — you're welcome there no matter what.