Special Education Advocacy FAQs

Please reach us at hilarybreese@gmail.com if you cannot find an answer to your question.

What qualifications do you have to address our special education requirements?

I have a Graduate paralegal degree from the University of San Diego. I earned a Special Education Law Certificate from the University of San Diego. I have sat at the IEP table with my dyslexic child since 2006. In 2019, I started helping military and non-military families with kids with dyslexia. My daughter has ADHD, Dyslexia, Auditory Processing Disorder, and a Receptive-Expressive Language Disorder.

Do you only work with families in Georgia?

No, I have active clients around the world at the Department of Defense Education Agency (DODEA) Department of Defense School System. I have active cases in CA, CO, GA, HI and NC. Georgia has 8 DODEA schools in the state.

Are you a lawyer?

I am not a lawyer; I am a paralegal who has worked in many areas of law. I have extensive connections with special education attorneys around the United States. I am unable to provide legal advice or represent you in legal matters. However, I can assist you in navigating the special education system to ensure your child receives the appropriate education they deserve.

Do you guarantee that you will get my child everything we ask for?

There are no guarantees to anything in life, including Special Education.

What volunteer work do you do?

Since 2019 I have been the Decoding Dyslexia Military Parent for Georgia. I am also the Decoding Dyslexia Georgia Military Liasion. I have worked with Partners in Promise, Exceptional Members of the Military and Children of Valor formally SealKids.

Do you only work with military families?

No I work with both civilian and military families.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Do military kids qualify for IEP services in Georgia? Yes. Military-connected students are protected under IDEA and Section 504, ensuring they receive the necessary IEP support even after a PCS move or school change.

Can an IEP Advocate help with DODEA/DOWEA schools? Yes. We provide special education guidance to families in DODEA/DOWEA schools and assist with transitions into public or private schools.

Do you attend IEP Meetings virtually? Yes. Our virtual IEP Advocacy allows us to support military families anywhere in the world, ensuring access to essential dyslexia resources.

Can you help with both IEPs and 504 Plans? Yes. We offer comprehensive IEP Advocacy and 504 Advocacy tailored to your child’s needs.

Get Support from an IEP Advocate in Atlanta. If you are looking for an IEP Advocate in Atlanta for military kids, The Dyslexia Life is here to help you navigate the process with clarity and confidence, providing valuable dyslexia resources along the way.

Special Education Advocacy FAQs

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