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Advocacy for Education

Attorneys & Advocates · Palos Heights, IL
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Focus
IEP advocacy 504 plans parent training document review
Area
Palos Heights, IL
Description
A Palos Heights nonprofit offering sliding-scale special-education advocacy, parent training, and IEP document review for families in Illinois and Indiana.
Website
advocacyforeducation.org

What this attorneys & advocate offers

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Advocacy for Education supports children and youth in reaching their full potential by helping low-income families navigate the special education process through advocacy and education. The organization operates in Illinois and Indiana, offering consultation, training, and collaborative team support on a sliding-scale fee basis.

Leadership
Dr. Sharon Elaine — Founder
Populations served
Low-income families with children requiring special education Students with disabilities (special education eligible) Emancipated and high school students
Services
Special education consultation Review of special education paperwork and educational materials Family training on rights to free appropriate public education (FAPE) Assistance with special education service recommendations Support responding to school communications Collaborative team support through the special education process
Tuition & funding
Sliding scale fees based on ability to pay
Highlights
Serves families in Illinois and Indiana; founder has background as special education teacher, Special Education Director, and Assistant Superintendent in Chicago
Approach
Help low-income families navigate the special education process through advocacy and education, using a team-based collaborative approach with sliding-scale fees to ensure access regardless of ability to pay.

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What to look for in a attorneys & advocate

  • Attorney (for due process / litigation) vs. advocate (for IEP meetings) — you may want either or both
  • Experience specifically in special-education / IDEA law
  • Whether they offer a free initial consult
  • Fee structure (hourly, flat, or sliding-scale)

For a free statewide option, Equip for Equality is Illinois's federally designated disability protection & advocacy organization.