Educational Advocacy & Coaching

Every learner has unique strengths. Every family deserves to feel supported.

I partner with families to navigate the complexities of the school system. From IEP and 504 meetings to everyday strategies at home, I help ensure your learner is genuinely understood, accommodated, and supported.

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Where I can help

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IEP & 504 Navigation

Clarity, preparation, and expert advocacy before, during, and after school meetings.

Records & Evaluation Review

Translating complex testing, school evaluations, and existing plans into an actionable roadmap.

Student & Family Coaching

Practical routines for organization, focus, daily overwhelm, and navigating executive functioning challenges.

Targeted Parent Consultation

One-on-one strategy sessions to answer immediate questions and plan your next steps.

About

Meet Laura

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Credentials

  • M.Ed. in Special Education (Candidate, Spring 2027) Concentration in Autism
  • Board Certified Special Education Advocate (BCEA)
  • Certified Neurodiversity Coach
  • Youth Mental Health First Aid Certified National Council for Mental Wellbeing
  • TEA Certified Educational Aide
  • Specialized Classroom Training: Gifted & Talented (GT) Education, Inclusion Practices, and Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing (D/HH) Support
  • B.A., Art History

"Every learner has a voice. I believe true advocacy starts by listening carefully to what they and their families need, and making sure the right people hear it too."

Welcome, I am so glad you are here. I first stepped into the classroom in 2021 to help during widespread teacher shortages, and I quickly realized education was where I was meant to be. Over the years, I wore multiple hats: substitute teaching across different grades, working in administration, and finding my real focus in special education. Walking those hallways confirmed what so many parents already feel: every learner requires an individualized path to thrive, yet school systems rarely have the time or tools to build one for them.

Learners spend over a decade in school, yet our educational system is not built to adapt to an individual’s unique profile. That is where I step in. My role is to partner with your family and place your student firmly at the center. Together, we translate complex jargon, design meaningful accommodations, and create a learning environment that turns chronic school battles into confidence, purpose, and genuine progress.

I do this work because I have lived it. As a parent navigating the system for my own three children, I have sat on your side of the table through multiple 504 and IEP plans, and deeply challenging seasons where the weight of the system impacted our entire home. What happens to one person in a family affects everyone. You need more than textbook advice. You need someone with both professional expertise and real lived experience in your corner. Let me take the pressure off your shoulders so you can focus on what matters most at home.

How I Help

Support built around your whole family.

Whether you are preparing for a first evaluation or navigating a difficult season with your school, I meet you exactly where you are and build a plan that supports everyone under your roof.

01

IEP & 504 Meeting Support

Clarity, preparation, and expert advocacy before, during, and after school meetings. (Available in person across DFW and virtually nationwide.)

$475 flat package or $125 / hour

02

Records & Evaluation Review

Translating complex school testing, medical evaluations, and draft plans into plain language with clear, practical accommodation recommendations.

$275 flat rate

03

Student Executive Function Coaching

Practical routines for digital organization, planner habits, and homework systems that reduce after-school burnout and build self-advocacy.

$95 / session or $350 for 4 sessions

04

Targeted Parent Consultation

Dedicated one-on-one strategy sessions to answer immediate questions, plan next steps, or draft effective communications to school teams.

$125 / 50-minute session

What working together looks like

The services below can stand alone or come together into a single plan tailored to what your family needs right now.

01

Records & Evaluation Review

Gathering and examining past school evaluations, medical reports, and current drafts to identify missing services and understand the complete picture of your learner. All records and assessments are handled through secure, confidential systems to protect your student’s personal privacy.

02

Custom School Action Plan

Translating clinical reports and school data into specific, measurable goals and accommodations that we can formally present to your school team.

03

Meeting Preparation & Attendance

Preparing our strategy ahead of time, walking into ARD, IEP, or 504 meetings alongside you, and making sure your family’s voice is heard at every turn.

04

Student Executive Function Coaching

One-on-one student support focused on digital classroom systems, daily organization, task initiation, and teaching learners how to advocate for their own needs.

05

Parenting Coaching & Strategy

Dedicated partnership to help you navigate school communications, manage educational burnout, and establish sustainable, stress-free routines for the entire family.

How & Where We Meet

Based in Fort Worth, Texas, serving families nationwide via secure video conference, and locally in person for ARD/IEP meetings and school consultations.

Not sure where to begin?

That's the most common place to start. A short conversation is enough to find the next right step.

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Let's find the next right step together.

Book a complimentary 20-minute consultation directly, or send a note and I will be in touch. There is no pressure and no obligation, just a thoughtful first step.

Your family's privacy is paramount. All consultations, student records, and communications are managed through secure, encrypted systems.

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