Services.

Advocating for Your Child

Dragonfly Advocacy advocates for the educational, social, emotional and civil rights of your child.  We assist families in navigating the special education process by providing advocacy, legal advice and representation.  We advocate for families throughout the entire process by attending Individual Education Plan (IEP) meetings and 504 Plan meetings as well as mediations and providing representation at hearings at the Bureau of Special Education Appeals (BSEA).  We are committed to not only ensuring that your child achieves their potential but also providing you, as parents, the tools to become a lifelong and effective advocate for your child’s education. 

Educate, Empower, Enable, Encourage

  • Free initial thirty (30) minute consultation via conference call/virtual

  • Aide in special education eligibility determinations

  • Attend all Individualized Education Program (IEP)/504 Plan meetings to advocate for services for your child’s unique needs

  • Provide assistance in communicating and negotiating with the school by telephone, email and the drafting of letters

  • Assist in developing 504 plans and IEP goals as well as the enforcement of IEP/504 Plans

  • Participate in Mediations and hearings with the Bureau of Special Education Appeals (BESE)

  • Handle Problem Resolution System (PRS) Complaints and Office of Civil Rights (OCR) Complaints

  • Participate in any disciplinary proceedings including Manifestation Determination Review (MDR)

  • Provide referrals to outside resources i.e. neuropsychological testing, speech and language providers, Orton-Gillingham certified tutors, math tutors, executive functioning coaches

Dragonfly Advocacy works to create a positive & collaborative relationship with your child’s school while enabling you to be the best advocate you can be for your child.