Support that connects the student, documentation and educational access
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Understand Your Child’s Individual Needs
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Develop An Advocacy Strategy
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Move Forward With Expert Guidance
Understand What’s Happening
Evaluations, IEPs, progress data, behavior records, and educational history are examined together to identify needs that have been overlooked, misunderstood, or inadequately documented—and connect that information to how your child actually learns, communicates, regulates, and functions throughout the school day.
Building an IEP or504 plan That Can Actually Support Your Child
Present levels, goals, accommodations, services, behavior supports, progress monitoring, and transition planning are developed and strengthened so the IEP accurately reflects your child’s needs and gives the team a meaningful path forward.
The Next Meeting Is Too Important to Walk Into Alone
Whether the team is discussing evaluations, services, behavior, accommodations, placement, or lack of progress, I help you walk in prepared, understand what is being proposed, ask the questions that matter, and keep the conversation focused on what your child needs to access their education.
Advocacy Support Options
Every student’s situation is different. During your consultation, we’ll discuss your concerns, determine the scope of support needed, and identify the advocacy service best suited to your family.
Special Education Advocacy Support
You know your child needs support at school. But understanding evaluations, IEPs, 504 Plans, disability-related needs, school communication, and your child's educational rights can quickly become overwhelming.
Calm Start gives you an experienced advocate in your corner so you don't have to navigate the special education process alone.
Together, we'll work toward an educational experience where your child's disabilities are understood, their needs are appropriately supported, and their special education rights—including access to FAPE—are honored.
What's Included
Comprehensive Educational Record Review — $300 Value
I'll review your child's educational records to understand the history of the case, current services and supports, evaluations, concerns, and areas that may need attention.
Personalized Recommendations + 90-Day Action Plan — Included
You'll receive clear recommendations and a personalized plan for what to focus on over the next 90 days, so you aren't left wondering what to do next.
10 Advocacy Hours — $2,500 Value $250/hour
Use your advocacy support as situations arise throughout the school year. Your child's needs don't always follow a predictable timeline, so we'll focus your advocacy time where it's needed most.
Up to 2 School Meetings — $500 Value
I'll attend up to two school meetings with you during the school year, so you have knowledgeable advocacy support at the table.
Continued Advocacy Support Based on Your Child's Individual Case — $2,000 Value
Special education doesn't always fit neatly into a set number of hours. When additional advocacy support is appropriate beyond the initial 10 hours, continued support is considered based on the individual needs, circumstances of your child's case, and method of communication agreed upon in writing.
Monday–Thursday Voxer Access — $6,500 Value
When an email arrives, a question comes up, or you're unsure how to handle something with the school, you have a place to get guidance and talk it through.
Voxer support does not deduct from your advocacy hours.
You Don't Have to Figure This Out Alone
The goal isn't for you to become a special education expert.
It's for you to feel informed, prepared, confident, and supported as decisions are being made about your child's education.
You'll have someone in your corner helping you understand the process, communicate your concerns, prepare for what comes next, and advocate for your child's educational needs and rights.
Total Value: $11,800
Your Investment
$997 Per School Year
Hands-On Special Education Advocacy
Sometimes guidance isn't enough.
When your child's educational situation requires more direct advocacy, Pathway to Progress gives you a higher level of support.
This package is designed for parents and caregivers who want an experienced advocate more actively involved—helping communicate concerns directly with the school district, attending meetings, navigating challenges, and protecting their child's access to an appropriate education.
Together, we'll work toward an educational experience where your child's disabilities are understood, their needs are appropriately supported, and their special education rights—including access to FAPE—are honored.
What's Included
Two Comprehensive Educational Record Reviews — $600 Value
I'll review your child's educational records so I understand the history of the case, current services and supports, evaluations, concerns, and areas that may need attention twice during the school year.
Personalized Recommendations + 90-Day Action Plan — Included
You'll receive clear recommendations and a personalized plan for what we need to focus on next.
20 Advocacy Hours — $5,000 Value
You have substantial advocacy support available throughout the semester as situations arise and your child's case develops.
This can include direct communication with the school district when appropriate, helping ensure your concerns are clearly communicated and your child's educational needs and rights remain at the center of the conversation.
Up to 4 School Meetings — $1,000 Value
I'll attend up to four school meetings with you.
Monday–Thursday Voxer Access — $6,500 Value
When an email arrives, something changes at school, or you're unsure what to do next, you have a place to get guidance and talk it through.
Voxer support does not deduct from your advocacy hours.
A Higher Level of Advocacy Support
Pathway to Progress is for the parent who doesn't just want advice about what to do next.
You want an advocate who can become more actively involved when your child's situation calls for it.
You'll have support understanding what's happening, determining the next step, communicating with the district, preparing for meetings, navigating disagreements, and continuing to advocate for your child's educational needs and rights.
The goal is for you to feel informed, confident, supported, and no longer alone in navigating the process.
Total Value: $13,100
Your Investment
$1,997 Per School Year
Advocacy Without Limits
Full-Year Unlimited Special Education Advocacy
Special education doesn't always follow a predictable path.
A new evaluation can raise questions. Services may not be implemented as agreed. A meeting can lead to another meeting. Communication can break down. New concerns can surface halfway through the school year.
Advocacy Without Limits gives you comprehensive advocacy support for the full school year—without having to worry about how many advocacy hours or school meetings you have left.
This is designed for families who need the highest level of advocacy support and want an experienced advocate actively involved throughout the school year.
Together, we'll work toward an educational experience where your child's disabilities are understood, their needs are appropriately supported, and their special education rights—including access to FAPE—are honored.
What's Included
3 Comprehensive Educational Record Reviews — $900 Value
I'll start by reviewing your child's educational records, so I understand the history, evaluations, current services and supports, concerns, and areas that may need attention.
Personalized Recommendations + 90-Day Action Plan — Included
You'll receive clear recommendations and an initial 90-day action plan based on your child's individual educational situation.
Unlimited Advocacy Support — $15,000 Value
Receive advocacy support throughout the full school year without having to track or ration a set number of advocacy hours.
As your child's situation develops, we'll address concerns, determine next steps, and continue advocating for the educational support and protections your child needs.
Unlimited School Meeting Attendance — $2,000+ Value
When your child's situation requires school meetings, you won't have to decide whether a meeting is important enough to use one of a limited number of attendances.
I'll attend school meetings with you as needed throughout the school year.
Direct District Communication — Included
When appropriate to your child's case, I can communicate directly with the school district as part of your advocacy support.
You don't have to carry every difficult conversation on your own.
Full-Year Monday–Thursday Voxer Access — $6, 500 Value
When an email arrives, a new concern comes up, or you're wondering what your next step should be, you have ongoing access to guidance and support Monday through Thursday.
Voxer access does not deduct from your advocacy support.
Advocacy That Doesn't Stop at an Hour Limit
Advocacy Without Limits is for the parent who doesn't want to spend the school year wondering:
“How many hours do I have left?”
“Should I save my meetings in case something bigger happens?”
“Do I need to handle this one myself?”
Instead, you'll have an advocate who already understands your child's case and can continue supporting you as situations develop throughout the school year.
The goal is for you to feel informed, confident, prepared, and supported while we keep your child's educational needs, disabilities, and rights at the center of the process.
Total Value: $24,400+
Your Investment
$2,997 for the full school year
What Clients Are Saying
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New York 1st Grade Parent
Michelle helped my family get through a very overwhelming and long evaluation process with my son. She found all of the red flags that everyone else missed! So glad we had Michelle walk us through this process, couldn't have done it without her!
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Parent, Behavior/Discipline Support
“Our child was constantly being suspended for behavior connected to disability needs. Michelle helped us understand what should have been in place all along. After one MDR meeting with her guidance, the tone changed and the support finally matched our child’s needs.”
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Georgia 8th Grade Parent
I didn’t know how much was being overlooked in my daughter’s evaluations until Michelle explained it in a way I could understand. She helped us request the additional testing we needed, and now we finally have clear answers and a path forward.
Focused Advocacy Services
Targeted support for a specific meeting, concern, or stage of the special education process.
IEP Meeting Attendance — $200
Professional advocacy support during an IEP meeting to clarify concerns, ask important questions, address proposed decisions, and keep the discussion focused on the student’s needs and educational access.
Educational Record Review — $250
A focused review of evaluations, IEPs, progress reports, behavior records, and other educational documents to identify gaps, inconsistencies, unanswered concerns, and areas that may need stronger documentation or follow-up.
Special Education Conflict Resolution — $300
A Targeted support to identify the source of disagreement, clarify each party’s concerns, and develop practical options for moving the student’s educational plan forward before the conflict escalates.
Mediation — $350
Preparation and advocacy support for families participating in special education mediation, including review of the dispute, development of proposed resolutions, and support throughout the mediation process.
Manifestation Determination Review — $300
Focused preparation and advocacy for disciplinary proceedings involving a student with a disability, including review of the incident, educational records, disability-related needs, and implementation of the student’s IEP or behavior supports.
Functional Behavior Assessment & Behavior Intervention Plan — $300
A detailed review of behavioral data, patterns, environmental factors, and existing supports to strengthen the FBA and ensure the resulting behavior plan addresses why the behavior is occurring—not simply how it appears.