Helping your child achieve meaningful progress

Special Education Advocacy

A trained and experienced special education advocate can make a huge difference in getting an IEP that includes the special education services and supports that your child needs and making sure that the IEP is implemented as intended so that your child makes meaningful progress in school.

IEP San Diego supports families in San Diego County throughout the special education process to ensure their child with behavioral, emotional or learning disabilities is provided with an appropriate education and can achieve meaningful progress. 

Our special education advocate, Karla Maldonado, can help you navigate the complex special education process. This may include:

  • Navigating the assessment and eligibility process

  • Educational document review

  • Understanding educational evaluations

  • In-school observations

  • Independent educational evaluation referrals

  • Attending IEP and 504 meetings

  • Following up with the School District to implement the IEP

Testimonials

“Without Karla’s guidance we would not have been able to get what our son needed to be successful in school. She was always available and took the time to answer all of our questions. When the time came to go to an IEP meeting she was prepared and was very knowledgeable about all the supports available. I highly recommend her services.”

— Lori W.

“Karla has been advocating for my son for almost a year now. She is very quick to respond to any concern whether large or small. She has a lot of experience and so always has a recommendation for treatment or services. She is always on time to meetings and brings her A game!”

— Amy S.

“Karla is an amazing education advocate. She is always incredibly well-prepared for IEP meetings and she knows what to ask for and how to ask. She has been critical in my daughter's educational process. Since our daughter was placed at her new school she has had immense growth and it's reflected in her scores. Karla knew the scores, where she had improved and by how much. She is committed, kind and honest. I have recommended her and will continue to do so to anyone who needs help navigating their child's educational journey.”

— Yvonne R.

“ I highly recommend Karla M. She's been such a wonderful advocate for my son these past few years. She advocates as if it's her own child. She's very kind, supportive and professional.. Every time we leave our IEP Meetings it's with a great sense of relief and confidence.  I'm happy to say my son is flourishing these days. It's a relief to have someone who knows what she's doing and so on point when it comes to what's best for your child. Thank you Karla!”

— Denyce A.

“Yesterday we were offered in settlement talks to have placement at an NPS in the IEP. The golden egg. I wanted to let you know, because you deserve the credit. Our case was set-up perfectly and we were prepared to go to a hearing. We listened to you and our attorney couldn’t agree more. (BTW, he’s fantastic, as well.) Your help was imperative and we never would have gotten to this point if it hadn’t been for your keen ability in identifying the magnitude of our situation, the most suitable solution and the best way to get a positive resolution. Thank you so much. It’s been a long journey, but we are so hopeful with what the future holds for our son. With gratitude”

— Jeff L.

Get started.

If you need a trained, experienced special education advocate in San Diego, contact us to discuss your child’s situation. We’ll review your child’s situation with you and walk you through every step of the process.