Let’s IEP Together

As an experienced Education Advocate and Parent Educator, I am here to guide and support you through the complex landscape of the school system. Each child is unique and making sure your child’s education plan reflects your child’s needs is my priority.

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Hello!

I’m Lisa, an Education Advocate and Parent Educator in California.

As a mother of three children with disabilities, I’ve navigated the challenging world of IEPs firsthand, experiencing the transformative power of skilled advocacy. This personal journey ignited my passion for advocacy, leading me to dedicate years to helping parents just like you advocate for their children’s educational needs.

Many parents are on this journey for a long time. The more parents understand the public education system the more capable and confident they are to advocate for their children. Parents can receive training, mentoring and support as a part of their advocacy services or as a stand alone service.

I am a former preschool teacher who majored in child development. My expertise is backed by extensive training, including COPAA’s SEAT program, Board Certification for Advocacy in Special Education (BCASE) through NASET, Wrightslaw workshops, and more. I have partnered with hundreds of families, offering them the insights and strategies honed from both personal experience and professional development.

I approach every IEP meeting from a place of collaboration. My goal is to make sure your child receives the support, services, accommodations and modifications they need to access their education and make meaningful progress.

I believe that parents are the experts on their children and strive to make sure they are full participants in the IEP process. My goal is to make sure parents’ voices are heard in the development of their children’s IEP.

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Services

Tailored Advocacy and Education Services

Individualized Education Program (IEP) Assistance

Advocating alongside parents while navigating the school system to help secure supports, services and accommodations their children need to learn. These services may include reviewing records to attending IEPs and everything in between.

Parent Education and Coaching

I work with parents to give them the skills and knowledge needed to be better advocates for their children. What you don’t know you don’t know! We will work together to understand what areas you need knowledge in!

504 Plan Development and Support

A 504 might be the right fit for your child. I can assist with 504 plans including development and meetings with the school.

Training and Education

Experience as a speaker – Talk to me about my availability to give presentations to your group. Presentations topics include the IEP process, special education and Regional Centers.

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Testimonials

“Lisa Carey is truly one in a million. She is so knowledgeable and versed on anything and everything that comes her way. She’s always prepared, she’s honest, and she is always looking out for her clients best interest.

We have used her many times for my son’s IEPs, and still every single time she ceases to amaze us. We will continue to use her over and over and over again for many many years to come. My son has very complex medical needs, and she fought so hard for us during one of the hardest stints of trying to get him into the proper preschool. We truly can’t say enough good things about her and would absolutely recommend her to anyone.“

Sharanya Smith

“I hired Lisa at Carey Advocacy for my son’s IEP. I had been trying to advocate for my son’s education for years on my own and my emotions always seemed to get in the way. When Lisa came in I felt a HUGE relief and was able to calm my emotions and anxiety because I knew she had my back. She attended many IEP’s with me and when she felt she had nothing more to give she honestly told me at this point you need to hire an attorney, and so I did. Fast forward to the end of the story, my son is getting the education he deserves and despite what the district said was possible he is on track to earn his high school diploma! I can’t express enough that if you feel a knot in your stomach because you think something is NOT right with your child’s IEP, TRUST your instincts! Hire Lisa! You won’t regret it!”

Jen Newsome

“I cannot say enough positive things about Lisa Carey and Carey Advocacy! She helped me with my son’s IEP at one of the most difficult times and was the continual voice of reason throughout the process. What I love is that Lisa never approaches any IEP with confrontation. She always tries to work with the school district and the parents to come up with a solution that works for everybody amicably. But, don’t get me wrong….she knows EXACTLY what questions to ask and when to push back. We all know that IEP meetings can be emotional, so it’s incredibly helpful to have Lisa on your side. She not only looks out for your child’s best interest but yours as well. Lisa is stuck with me for years to come!