IEP Advocacy Services
What is IEP Advocacy?
Individual Education Plan (IEP) advocacy is having a knowledgeable professional by your side who understands the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and state-specific special education laws. For military families, this support becomes even more crucial—frequent moves, varied state regulations, and shifting timelines can lead to interrupted services and repeated evaluations. IEP advocacy provides clarity in those transitions by helping families understand their rights, prepare for meetings, communicate effectively with school teams, and ensure the IEP reflects a child’s true needs.
IEP advocacy is not about confrontation—it’s about collaboration, clarity, and making sure your child’s unique strengths and needs are understood.
Why is it Helpful?
IEP advocacy ensures families have an informed, confident voice throughout the special education process. With an advocate who understands military culture, PCS cycles, deployment-related stress, EFMP enrollment, and MIC-3 protections, families gain more than guidance—they gain a partner dedicated to protecting continuity of services and supporting their child’s success at every duty station.
As a practice grounded in both professional expertise and lived military experience, Courageous Communicators brings specialized knowledge to every case. As a licensed speech-language pathologist with direct school-based experience serving military families, a proud member of the National Association of Special Education Teachers (NASET), and a professional committed to continued learning through completing the Board Certification for Advocacy in Special Education (BCASE), Jordyn is dedicated to ensuring military families receive informed, ethical, and empowered advocacy designed specifically for the unique challenges of military life.
IEP Advocacy Packages
Package One:
Focused File Review
"IEP Document Audit"
Best For:
Families who want professional recommendations but do not need a full strategy session. Perfect for military families seeking clarity before a move or upcoming meeting.
What’s Included:
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Expert review of up to 25 pages (IEP, evaluation reports, etc.)
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Written recommendations with clear, actionable guidance you can use immediately
Package Two:
Strategy + Review
"Comprehensive IEP Strategy Session"
Best For:
Families preparing for a challenging IEP meeting, hoping to add new services, or wanting expert guidance while still planning to attend the meeting independently.
What's Included:
Everything in Package 1, plus:
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A 60-minute virtual strategy session to review findings and ask questions
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A customized advocacy plan tailored to your child’s needs
Package Three:
Full Representation
"Premium IEP Advocacy & Meeting Support"
Best For:
Families who want an expert's support during the meeting to ensure their concerns are clearly communicated. Ideal for complex cases or major transitions.
What's Included:
Everything in Package 2, plus:
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Attendance at one virtual IEP meeting
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Review of Prior Written Notice (PWN)
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A post-meeting summary call and next-steps roadmap
504 Advocacy Packages
Package Four:
504 Document Review
"504 Plan Audit & Recommendations"
Best For:
Families who want an expert to review their 504 documents but do not need a full strategy session or meeting representation.
What's Included:
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Review of up to 25 pages (504 plan, medical documentation, etc.)
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Written recommendations with clear, actionable guidance you can use immediately
Package Five:
Full 504 Advocacy
"Premium 504 Meeting Prep & Representation"
Best For:
Families who want full support to secure accommodations and communicate effectively with the school team.
What's Included:
Everything in Package 4, plus:
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Attendance at one virtual 504 meeting
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A post-meeting summary call and next steps roadmap
Why IEP Advocacy Matters for Military Families
Challenges Military Families Often Face:
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Every state has its own IEP guidelines.
Eligibility criteria, timelines, documentation, and evaluation practices can vary significantly.
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Frequent PCS moves disrupt services.
Military children leave behind a supportive team, established routines, and specialized programs—only to start from scratch elsewhere.
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Inconsistent records transfer.
Families often arrive at a new duty station before the school has received their prior IEP or evaluation documents.
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MIC3 “comparable services” is not always implemented consistently.
Families may need help understanding what supports and services they are entitled to at enrollment.
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Military stressors impact the whole child.
Deployments, reunifications, and transitions can influence communication, behavior, and academic performance.
You Don’t Have to Navigate This Alone
With Jordyn’s dual expertise as a licensed speech-language pathologist and military spouse, families receive support from someone who understands both the educational system and the realities of military life.
Education Support Shouldn’t Pause Every Time You PCS
You do not have to interpret evaluations, negotiate services, or prepare for IEP meetings on your own. With expert support from an experienced SLP, IEP advocate, and military spouse who understands both special education and the military lifestyle, you can enter every meeting feeling prepared, informed, and supported.
Whether you need a focused document review, a strategic plan before a team meeting, or full representation during the IEP or 504 process, Courageous Communicators has a package tailored to meet your family’s unique needs.
Your child deserves strong, consistent support—and you deserve personalized guidance that moves with you—no matter where military life takes your family.