
Become a Professional Special Education Advocate Watch Preview
Level Up or Launch Your Special Education Advocacy Career
Ever looked around the world of special education and thought, "I could make a real difference here"?
Maybe you’re a parent who’s navigated the IEP battlefield and feels called to help others on their journey. Or perhaps you’re a retired educator ready for a “second act” that actually changes lives.
For Professional Advocates:
If you’re already advocating for families—or thinking about it—Don’t IEP Alone Academy gives you the framework and tools to sharpen your strategy and support your clients with confidence. Use the deep dives to brush up on legal nuances, reference the attorney trainings to strengthen your casework, and lean on a system that’s been battle-tested by real parents and advocates in the trenches. Whether you're just starting out or looking to level up, this course helps you support families more effectively and protect your time and energy.
For advocates ready to take their expertise further—business tools, mentorship, and real-world strategies to grow your practice and your impact.
Introducing: Professional Advocacy from Don’t IEP Alone
This isn’t just another course. This is the all-in-one blueprint for anyone dreaming of becoming a professional special education advocate—whether you want to earn a living or simply make a meaningful impact as a volunteer.
Let's Talk Business
It’s not just about understanding IEPs. It’s about building a sustainable, impactful advocacy practice. We cover:
- Business Essentials: Learn the nuts and bolts of setting up your advocacy business—from legalities to branding.
- Client Acquisition and Management: Master the art of finding clients who trust your expertise and keeping them happy.
- Fee Structures: Understand how to value your services and create a fee structure that reflects the incredible support you provide.
- And More: No stone is left unturned. We prepare you for a successful, impactful advocacy career.
Your Path to Expertise
With this program, you get unlimited access to our Advocate Training Library, featuring sessions led by seasoned advocates, attorneys, entrepreneurs, and educators who have walked this path before you.
But wait, there's more!
Weekly Live Chats: Your New BFF
Working from home can be isolating, especially in advocacy. That’s why we offer weekly live chats—an exclusive opportunity to connect with other advocates, swap stories, and support each other.
And in 2023, we took it up a notch: we're bringing in special education attorneys to break down the newest case law, discuss current issues, and help you level up your IEP knowledge.
Why Choose Professional Special Education Advocacy?
Imagine waking up every day to a career where you’re truly making a difference. Imagine earning a living while pursuing something you’re passionate about—all while creating brighter futures for kids with special needs. That’s the world of special education advocacy, and it’s waiting for you.
Join Us Today and Become the Advocate You Were Meant to Be!
It’s not just a job—it’s a calling. Be the advocate who stands up and makes a difference. Join us and start building that brighter future.
Note: This program is designed for anyone ready to become a Professional Special Education Advocate—whether as a paid career or a volunteer. Many IEP parents find their way into advocacy, and many retired school staff choose this path as a fulfilling "second act."
What’s Included:
- Unlimited access to all sessions in the Training Library, plus any new recordings we add.
- Weekly live chats and info sessions with special education attorneys
Ready to take the leap? We’ll be here to guide you every step of the way.
16 Lessons
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Starting Strong: Your Path to Professional Special Education Advocacy
Get started in professional special education advocacy.
Becoming a Professional Advocate: Getting Started with Confidence and Clarity
Gain a foundation for starting an advocacy business.
Attracting Clients with Integrity: Building Trust and Credibility from Day One
Learn innovative and inexpensive ways to find clients.
How to Set Your Advocacy Prices
Advocates will have a path to follow to help determine how much they should charge for their services.
Talking About Fees: Setting Rates and Having Confident Conversations About Money
Learn how to embrace talking about money and payments with your clients.
Pro Bono or Professional? Deciding When—and If—You Should Work for Free
And How to Do It Without Becoming Everyone’s Doormat
Are You Ready to Launch? A Reality Check Before Starting Your Advocacy Business
Are you ready for clients? Let's take a look.
Sustaining Your Practice: The Essential Advocacy Skills That Prevent Burnout
What does it take to be a good advocate?
How to Onboard New Clients Without Drowning in Emails
Help Advocates develop a process for bringing on new clients.
How to Read an IEP Like a Pro—Even If It’s 87 Pages of Hot Mess
Understand how to do a solid, thorough record review.
Boundaries and Burnout: How to Help Families Without Losing Yourself
Learn how to deal with stress and burnout that comes with being an advocate.
Disagree Without Destroying the Relationship: Advocating Effectively When You Disagree with the Parents
When You Know They're Wrong—How to Handle It Without Blowing Up the Relationship
Navigating Conflict: Staying Focused and Effective When Emotions Run High
Tips and strategies for dealing with difficult personalities.
Raising Your Rates: How to Grow Your Business Without Losing Clients or Confidence
Ready to Raise Your Prices? Here’s How to Do It Without Losing Clients or Your Nerve
Advocating Through Chaos: How to Stay Strategic When Everything Feels Urgent
Times are uncertain--here's how to stay sane.
8 Ideas to Bring in Income in Slow Times
Advocacy Business Ideas for the Slow Months