IEP Consultation & Collaborative Advocacy
Navigating special education can be difficult, even when families and schools share the same goal: helping a student succeed.
Heritage Speech and Sound provides IEP consultation and collaborative advocacy to help families better understand their child's educational needs, prepare for IEP meetings, and participate confidently as members of the educational team.
Our approach emphasizes collaboration, clear communication, and practical solutions. The goal is not to create conflict between families and schools, but to help parents and educators work together toward an appropriate educational plan for the student.
How I Can Help
IEP support may include:
Reviewing existing IEPs, evaluations, goals, accommodations, and related documents
Helping parents identify questions or concerns before an IEP meeting
Explaining special education terminology and the IEP process
Helping families organize and communicate their priorities
Reviewing speech, language, educational, and related evaluation information
Attending IEP meetings with parents
Helping the team consider appropriate goals, services, accommodations, and supports
Providing follow-up consultation after meetings
Virtual consultation and virtual IEP meeting participation are available, allowing services to be provided to families outside the immediate Panama City area when appropriate.
A Collaborative Approach
IEP meetings work best when families and educators are able to communicate clearly and remain focused on the individual needs of the student.
My role is to help families become informed and effective participants in that process while maintaining a professional and constructive relationship with the school team.
I bring experience in speech-language pathology, special education, IEP development, and school-based case management to help parents understand both their child's needs and the practical realities of providing services within a school setting.
The goal is to identify reasonable solutions whenever possible—not to make the process unnecessarily adversarial.
When Another Professional May Be More Appropriate
Heritage Speech and Sound provides educational consultation and advocacy, not legal representation or legal advice.
This service is best suited for families seeking a constructive, problem-solving approach with their child's school. Matters involving due process, litigation, or highly contentious disputes may be referred to a special education attorney or another appropriate professional.
Fees
IEP Consultation — $115 / 30 minutes
Discuss concerns, review options, and determine appropriate next steps.
IEP Review & Planning — $225
Up to 60 minutes of professional time for review of relevant educational records and preparation or consultation regarding an upcoming IEP meeting.
IEP Meeting Support — $225/hour
Participation in an IEP meeting virtually or in person. One-hour minimum; additional time billed in 15-minute increments.
Additional Records Review & Advocacy — $225/hour
For additional document review, preparation, parent consultation, or related advocacy work. Billed in 15-minute increments.
Contact Heritage Speech and Sound to discuss whether collaborative IEP advocacy is appropriate for your family's situation.