Feeling overwhelmed, confused, or unsure how to support your child? You’re not alone—and you don’t have to figure it out by yourself.

This consultation is a starting point where we take the time to understand your concerns, answer your questions, and help you figure out next steps with clarity and confidence.

Families often reach out when:

• They suspect their child may need additional support or evaluation

• They’ve received an IEP or evaluation and don’t understand it

• They are unsure how to navigate the IEP process

• They are receiving frequent calls from school and feel stuck

• They are frustrated with communication or lack of progress

• They are considering legal support but want guidance first

If we’re not the right fit, we will always help connect you to trusted resources. Our goal is to make sure you feel supported—no matter what.

IEP meetings can feel rushed, overwhelming, and full of unfamiliar language. This service gives you the time and space to truly understand your child’s needs.

We will review your child’s documents together and break everything down in a clear, supportive way—so you feel confident, informed, and ready to advocate for your child moving forward.

If your child is being evaluated or you’ve received an initial evaluation report, this can feel like a lot to process.

We will guide you through:

• What the evaluation means

• What to expect in your first IEP meeting

• Key documents and terminology

• Questions to ask and supports to consider

Our goal is to help you walk into your first meeting feeling prepared, confident, and supported.

Annual IEP meetings are an important opportunity to reflect, adjust, and advocate for the supports of your child to ensure they are on the path towards growth and success — but many parents feel unsure how to best prepare or even what to expect.

With this service, we will:

• Review your child’s current educational documents and progress

• Help you identify concerns and goals

• Prepare questions and talking points

• Meet with you virtually to build your confidence before the meeting

Our goal with this service is that you’ll walk in to your annual IEP meeting with confidence, having a better understanding of your child’s needs, what to expect, and what questions to ask!

*This service does not include in-person or virtual support during the annual IEP meeting.

You don’t have to attend important school meetings alone.

We can join your IEP meeting (virtually or in person) to:

• Provide real-time support and guidance

• Help clarify information

• Advocate for your child’s needs

• Support communication between you and the school

This service can be used for annual meetings, initial meetings, or IEP reconvenes. Clients who select this service, had already had their child’s documents reviewed and have met with the Rooted in Advocacy Team.

If your child is struggling behaviorally at school—or you’re receiving frequent calls home—it can feel stressful for everyone involved.

We will help you:

• Understand your child’s behavior plan

• Identify what may be missing or unclear

• Discuss strategies that support consistency between home and school

Our goal is to create more stability, understanding, and success for your child.

Transitions can feel uncertain—especially when your child is moving beyond the traditional school system.

We support families with:

• Transition planning within the IEP

• Preparing for life after high school

• Navigating college supports or adult services

We help you understand your options and plan next steps with confidence.

Knowing what to say—and how to say it—can make a big difference, especially when it comes to expressing concerns, frustrations, or even general inquiries.

We will help you draft/review emails and communication to ensure your message is to the school is:

• Clear

• Professional

• Effective

• Solutions-focused

This service helps you feel confident communicating with your child’s school.

If communication with your child’s school feels tense, frustrating, or unproductive, we are here to help.

We will:

• Listen to your concerns

• Review relevant documents

• Help facilitate clearer, more productive communication

• Work toward solutions that support your child

This is often a helpful and more accessible step before pursuing legal action.

When communication between schools and families becomes challenging, having a neutral third party can make a meaningful difference, and we’re here to help.

We support schools by:

• Helping facilitate clear, respectful communication

• Providing an outside perspective

• Supporting solutions that prioritize the student

Our goal is to help rebuild trust and create a more collaborative environment. This service includes

Support doesn’t end after one meeting—IEPs grow and change as your child does.

This monthly support option includes:

• A scheduled monthly check-in

• Ongoing guidance and support

• Access to resources and updates

This is a great option for families who want consistent support throughout the year.

*This option requires a 6 month commitment