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When my wife wanted to hire an advocate to participate in IEP meetings with her, I thought: Why can’t she do it? She’s smart; she’s his mom!


I was a college athlete, but I had no idea where she was going when she asked me, “You had a coach to help you get there, right?” I responded, “Well, of course! What’s your point?” “You didn’t know what you didn’t know, the repetitions, the training, the strategies, correct?” Ok, so she had me there.


“And how much did that coach cost your parents?” I gave in and she hired The IEP Advocate, and they really helped my little guy who was born preemie. We have been with The IEP Advocate since he was in third grade.


So, 9 years later, he gets a scholarship to go to The University of Florida. It’s only taken me 9 years to tell her she was right. Great Job Mom and The IEP Advocate! I couldn’t be more proud!

Jeff
Client Feedback via Email

Words cannot express how grateful I am for the entire IEP Advocate team. They called, emailed and kept me in the loop with every step and detail.


Without the help of The IEP Advocate, I never would have been successful in securing an IEP for my daughter so fast. They were assertive in meetings where I was unsure and overwhelmed. I loved working with each Advocate so much! Thank you for everything xo!

Jessica
Client Feedback via Birdeye

It is the best decision I've ever made for my 3 children. The funny thing is that working with the school district is really a game of what you don't know can hurt you. The school or the district has a whole bunch of options available to kids that have real needs.


But it's very rare that they offer everything available to them. You must know what to ask for and what the law requires them to do. You might have enough knowledge to get an IEP for your child yourself. But I 100% guarantee you will help your child get significantly more of what they need with IEP Advocate on your side.


Don't just settle for what the school says. Many times they either don't know themselves what's available, feel they don't have the financial resources to make it happen (you can use McKay even if you stay in public schools) or are given incentives for denying services. Even good hearted, nice teachers, SLPs, etc. are limited by their superiors.


Every time I've thought, just save the money and do it myself, I am always glad I brought the IEP folks with me. It is money well spent 100 times over. You would never go to court without an attorney - Don't go to an IEP meeting alone.

Nancy
Client Feedback via Facebook

If you are feeling defeated lost or just caught up in the doldrums of the IEP process rest assured there is a solution. Do your homework because advocacy is not a one size fits all. Once we found Pam and her incredible team the scales tipped in our favor.


This battle is personal; Pam and her staff have in one way or another battled disabilities personally. There is something to be said about a team that has walked in your shoes. You do not just get Pam you get a kind caring team who are always there to lend their support. To me, going into an IEP meeting in any form can be a daunting task.


There is so much information and detail that you get from Pam and her team. This is about having the best-prepared team to advocate for your child. The solution for us no doubt was Pam and her staff. They were not just a game changer they were a lifesaver.


We will continue to use Pam and her dedicated team to advocate for our child. This sums up Pam and her team: they advocate for your child like your child is their child. You cannot teach that quality to just anybody. Thanks again for all you have done and continue to do for our child.

Bijan
Client Feedback via Birdeye

To work with Pam and her team, has been one of the best decisions I have ever made in my life. My son has had an IEP since Kindergarten and not until switching counties this last year did I feel the pain of having your son struggle because his needs were not met and my questions never truly answered.


I had my first IEP review meeting with the School and my advocate Tracey completely dominated the meeting and we got what we wanted and more. Never again will I attend any of those meetings without my advocate and Pam's guidance.


They are a true blessing! Even if you are at a "good" school, I suggest you attending those meetings with a knowledgeable advocate from Pam's team. You are only doing your child and their future a favor!

Joann
Client Feedback via Google Reviews

For the first time in years of IEP meetings we felt like we were heard & able to make the necessary progress to update the IEP. There is absolutely NO way we would have been able to get the changes made without the expertise & tenacity of our IEP advocate.


This is the first meeting I haven't cried during because I knew he was getting everything he needed. A++ would recommend, would recommend this for ANYONE with autistic children regardless of difficulties with the school. Worth absolutely every penny. Just can't say enough good things.

Sarah
Client Feedback via Google Reviews

Everyone I worked with at The IEP Advocate was knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. The IEP meeting I had at the school, which included an Advocate, was a COMPLETELY different experience from all the others preceding it. School staff was attentive and helpful, and the meeting was *very* well attended.


All prior meetings felt as if they were attended begrudgingly by a very few pertinent staff members. I had felt like I was being treated like an idiot, and like my son was lazy and "just needed to do the work".


Once an IEP Advocate was there, it seemed all of a sudden that school staff had a lot of respect for me and for my son's needs. An excellent plan was put in place for him, which made the rest of that year very successful.

Terri
Client Feedback via Google Reviews

The IEP Advocate, has been a life saver in helping me navigate the best way to help my son get what he needs to be successful in school. Everyone is so kind and compassionate, and have been wonderful. I recommend them to my friends and family with kiddos who need help because they are gifted or have a learning difference.

Lyana
Client Feedback via Google Reviews

I appreciate all the support by the IEP. They represented my son in a professional caring way, as if he was their own child. I was lost to all the terminology with the school officials; however, the IEP advocates explained everything to me and made sure that my son was going to receive the proper education that he has not been receiving.


It is like a dark cloud that has been hanging over is gone and my son is looking forward to succeeding. I thank you all from the bottom of my heart

Tracy
Client Feedback via Google Reviews

They are very organized, considerate and professional. The Advocates could see things during the meeting that I did not see before, besides mentioned points to take into account and demanding the rights of my daughter.


They had a lot of patience and they are patient for everything and did everything as expected and more. The IEP Advocate fulfilled all that is required for the best education of our children.

Sonia
Client Feedback via Google Reviews

The most difficult thing about having a child with special needs is the struggle for people to understand that it is a constant battle. I am a single mom of 3 girls, (2 with special needs) & nothing is easy; especially when I have to juggle everything in life to make sure that each of my children are able to get what they need to ensure their success.


My youngest daughter has Down syndrome (Trisomy 21), as well as a handful of other diagnoses. I have had to endure facing a “team“ of 8+ people at her IEP meetings single-handed for years. I struggled to understand everything that was being thrown at me and felt gas-lighted as “the team“ explained why my child was regressing.


I could only try to comprehend their excuses why my her IEP could not, or was not being followed, and then suggesting to simply lower her goals and reduce services. This was unacceptable. Pam Lindeman’s team at The IEP Advocate took the time to understand my child’s needs.


My assigned advocate has helped to empower me with knowledge, strength, and unwavering determination to make sure that my child has the opportunity to have her voice heard, as well as a fighting chance to get what she needs to be successful. The IEP Advocate was the last straw that had to be drawn to help cease any doubts that I had done everything that I could, and left no stone unturned. The peace of mind and success of my child Is worth every penny!

Megan
Client Feedback via Google Reviews

My day is always brightened with a call from one of the advocates or staff at The IEP Advocate. They are knowledgeable and ready with all the information I need but also so kind and quick to go the extra mile to help with everything I ask. I highly recommend this group of talented advocates.

Corrine
Client Feedback via Google Reviews

I am always so happy I have someone from the IEP Advocate at my side. Things change dramatically as a result of their presence. Their input is also spot on and extremely helpful. The money you spend is worth every dime and more.

Nancy
Client Feedback via Google Reviews

What an awesome advocate! I would HIGHLY recommend having one of these people at EVERY IEP/504 meeting. Even if there is nothing "wrong" with the IEP, they will just make sure it stays that way.

Colleen
Client Feedback via Google Reviews

I have a college degree! I thought I could do this! I was wrong! I was spending so much money on therapy services for my son because the school said they couldn’t give any more. I worked hard on a good relationship with my children’s school, and when Dr. Krista Marchman recommended I call The IEP Advocate, I really didn’t think I needed it and was afraid that might hurt the relationships at the school that I worked so hard to build.


Eventually, I gave in. Little did I realize how much I was being placated during IEP meetings! Those meetings were always rushed and I was pushed to sign before I even understood the document! My first meeting when The IEP Advocate participated in my meeting was 3 hours long!


There was tenacity to get my son what he was entitled to! I would say it was a fight, but no voices were raised, it was a battle of a trained, certified advocate who understood the laws; there is no fighting truth. Nevertheless, my advocate was heavily armed with documentation and ready for anything thrown our way! I was treated with so much respect from the school after that.


I vowed to NEVER go to a meeting without The IEP Advocate again. The services my son was able to get from the school more than covered the advocate fees. Having an advocate actually saved me money! But the stress and anxiety, and constantly wondering if I was a good mom (or not) also went away by having an advocate and THAT IS PRICELESS!

Carol
Client Feedback via Email

The IEP Advocate has done an amazing job dealing with my children's elementary school. Having The IEP Advocate’s support compared to not having it and going at it alone is as different as night and day. I can only speak from my personal experience but when I was fighting the school system by myself they in fact flat out lied to my face on several occasions, there was nothing but misdirection, and they obstructed every effort for me to help my children get the support they needed.


All I ever heard from the school and it's administration was," No we can't, No we won't, No we don't have to, No testing is not warranted for your children, No, No, No," and every excuse in the book. Having The IEP Advocate on my side changed their tune overnight and then it was, "Whatever you want you can have, we would never deny a parents right to have their child tested, we are more then willing to comply, and of course how are you doing on this fine lovely day Sir, what can we do to help you."


I come from the worst part of the Detroit Public School System and even I was in a culture shock when I moved down here to a supposedly a Grade A Florida School district. The amount of neglect, lack of accountability, and just the flat out lying that I have witnessed at my children's school has made me a true believer in having The IEP advocate by my side. I will never go to another IEP meeting without The IEP Advocate ever again.

Robert
Client Feedback via Facebook

I am always so happy I have someone from the IEP Advocate at my side. Things change dramatically as a result of their presence. Their input is also spot on and extremely helpful. The money you spend is worth every dime and more.

Nancy
Client Feedback via Google Reviews

I need help. I might need to hire an advocate, but I'm not sure.

I am ready to hire an advocate. What do I do next? 

I'm moving to Florida and I need my child's IEP reviewed.

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