An important part of my private practice is dedicated to advocating for families in public and private schools to ensure children get the assessment and services to which they have a legal right. I prefer to start working with families from the beginning to help them at the preventive stages to help their children succeed. This may entail consultation regarding school processes (Student Study Teams, etc.), reading and interpretation of assessments completed by school districts, and possibly attendance/advocacy at school meetings. Most of the time, with my help, families are able to avoid costly litigation by making sure schools are fully informed and held accountable to address the needs of children with specific disabilities and diagnoses. However, when and if things get more complicated, I am able to work with a number of Bay Area lawyers to help families pursue other options should they become necessary. My intimate knowledge of Special Education in California and what it means for schools to meet the obligations of providing to special needs students a Free and Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) means that your family has an expert in your corner when you are making significant and lasting educational choices for your child.

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Unfortunately at this time I do not have any space in my practice for advocacy alone.

 

Price List

 

 Hourly  fee:                                                                                      $300   

• Initial 90-minute meeting & Review of Records required for

       all consultations

 

Advocacy Package*                                                                         $10,000

1 calendar year of ongoing support for the following

• Initial 90-minute meeting & Review of Records included

• Advocacy Letter including references to existing educational codes, best practices according to current research, ethical guidelines of the California Association of School Psychologists and the APA, and requirements of the Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA), and Education codes according to California State Law

• Follow-up meeting with teachers, and IEP team to discuss assessment, diagnosis, and Eligibility for Special Education Services 

• Referrals to outside professionals for services as appropriate and communication to other service providers

• Ongoing communication and consultation with you and your legal team

 

Insurance, Payment plans, etc.:

• Unfortunately I do not accept Insurance for Advocacy only

• Payment plan in installments available, please ask for more details

• Payment available on a sliding scale at provider's discretion, please ask for more details.

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*Prices subject to change should extraordinary circumstances necessitate substantial increase in time or resources substantially exceeding cumulative

hourly cost for services contained in the package deals. Important: This Advocacy Package does not include testifying at trials should it become necessary.