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Laura Tye Advocates

Attorneys & Advocates · Chicago, IL
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Focus
IEP advocacy 504 plans mediation special education advocacy
Area
Chicago, IL
Description
A Chicago independent advocate and former special-education teacher who facilitates, collaborates, and mediates with schools on behalf of students under IDEA and Section 504.
Website
ltadvocates.com

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Laura Tye Advocates (LTA Educational Advocates) is a Chicago-based educational advocacy firm that represents students and families in securing special education supports under IDEA 2004 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. The firm focuses on facilitating, collaborating with schools, and mediating to resolve disputes without litigation.

Leadership
Laura Tye — Founder / Educational Advocate
Populations served
Students with disabilities Students with special education needs
Services
Educational advocacy IEP meeting representation Special education rights consultation Review of school records and services Procedural compliance monitoring Mediation between families and schools
Accreditations & approvals
M.Ed. in Special Education, Northeastern Illinois University (1999) M.Ed. in Educational Leadership and Administration, Northeastern Illinois University (2015)
Phone
(773) 972-4128
Approach
Collaborate and mediate to avoid unnecessary litigation, focusing on objective, collaborative processes between families and schools.

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