IEP & 504 Advocacy Services in Los Angeles

Q: What does an IEP advocate do?

An IEP advocate helps parents navigate the special education process. An IEP advocate helps you understand your child's rights, review evaluations and reports, prepare for IEP and 504 meetings, attend meetings as your support, and follow up on what the school agrees to provide.

Q: How do I get an advocate for my child's IEP?

Start by looking for an advocate with formal training and verifiable credentials, plus real experience in special education. April works with families in the greater Los Angeles area. To get started, book a consultation, and we'll talk through your child's situation and the best next step.

Q: How much does an IEP advocate cost?

Cost varies based on the services you need. April's File Review Package is $1,200 and includes a detailed report and consultation. April's Evaluation Package and Meeting Package are each $1,800 and include pre- and post-meeting correspondence, training, wrap-around support, meeting prep, and meeting attendance. For families outside Los Angeles or with smaller budgets, her online IEP workshops and downloadable guides offer more affordable ways to learn the same advocacy skills.

Q: Why would my child need an advocate?

Most parents come to April because they feel unheard at the IEP table, they don't understand the reports or services being offered, or they suspect their child isn't getting what they need. An advocate brings experience, training, and an outside perspective. April helps you ask for the right services, make sure the school is meeting its legal obligations, and feel confident in the decisions you make for your child.

Q: Are IEP advocates worth it?

For most families, yes. A good IEP advocate saves you time, reduces stress, and helps your child get the support they're legally entitled to. The IEP process is complex, and small mistakes can cost your child years of progress. April brings 20+ years of experience as a school psychologist to every case, which means she understands both the legal framework and how schools actually make decisions.

Q: What is the difference between an IEP advocate and a special education attorney?

An IEP advocate helps you navigate the IEP and 504 process collaboratively, preparing for meetings, communicating with the school, and helping you secure services through the standard process. A special education attorney represents you in formal legal proceedings, such as due process hearings or lawsuits. Most families don't need an attorney; they need an experienced advocate at the table. If your situation requires legal action, April can refer you to a trusted attorney.

Q: Does April work outside Los Angeles?

April's 1:1 advocacy services are focused on the greater Los Angeles area, with meeting attendance in-person or virtual. Families outside Los Angeles can still work with April through her online IEP workshops and downloadable guides and templates, which are available to parents anywhere in the United States.

Q: What should parents expect working with April?

April starts every engagement with a thorough review of your child's records, then we meet to talk through your concerns and the path forward. From there, she prepares you for every meeting, attends with you (in-person or virtually), and walks you through every document the school provides. You'll have unlimited talk, text, and email support throughout the process, so you're never alone when something comes up.

April Rehrig is an IEP advocate based in Los Angeles.

She helps parents in the LA area navigate the IEP and 504 process, prepare for school meetings, and secure the right services for their child. With over 20 years of experience as a school psychologist, parent, and educator, April brings an inside view of how schools work and what it takes to get results.

April's breakthrough approach gets results. Combining parent advocacy + coaching + how-to training, she shows WHAT to ask for and HOW to get it, fast!

April works with families across the greater Los Angeles area, including the South Bay, Beach Cities, Long Beach, Los Angeles, and the Inland Empire.

Meetings are attended virtually or in person. She supports parents whose child is going through a special education assessment, parents preparing for an IEP or 504 meeting, and parents who feel unheard at the table and want an experienced advocate in the room.

April is an amazing advocate- her expertise and guidance have been key to getting our 2e child an IEP, holding our hand throughout the process, and voicing our concerns and wishes during meetings with the school when needed.

She's who you want in the room with you! I highly recommend April to any family navigating special education.

– Jane

Step 1: File Review

Detailed File Review & Report (Value $1,200)

Clinical Intake & Consult (Value $250)
A 60-minute virtual* call to solidify your concerns then review the inspection report and action plan, specifying WHAT to do and HOW to transform your child’s learning.
Next Steps Action Plan (Value $500)

BONUS (Value $47)

File Review Package: $1,200

Save $597 compared to April's hourly rate + BONUS voucher for one DIY IEP Workshop.

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Step 2: IEP & 504 Advocacy Packages

Evaluation Package

Pre & Post Testing Correspondence (Value $750)
120 minutes of pre- and post-correspondence with your school to ensure your child gets a high-quality assessment that meets ALL their learning needs. Bonus 60-minute call with insider tips and strategies throughout the testing process.
Evaluation Training (Value $250)
60 minutes of live training (plus workshops) how to document your child’s needs, jointly develop a Parent Letter of Attachment, and Parent Report to feel heard at the table.
Wrap Around Parent Support (Value $600)
Unlimited talk, text, and email support throughout the entire process to understand your rights and know your options.
Eligibility Meeting Prep (Value $500)
120 minutes of tactical prep for your child’s eligibility meeting with proven insider tips and proposed drafts to fully prepare before you walk in the door.
Meeting Attendance* (Value $750)
180 minutes of wrap-around support from a dedicated advocate throughout the IEP or 504 meeting(s). Get your concerns heard and feel good at the table. Meeting attendance is virtual.
Post-Meeting Guidance (Value $250)
A 60 minute walk through of all paperwork explaining what the school is actually offering. Get insider tips for every option to make the best decision for your child’s education plan.
BONUS (Value $175)
Lifetime access to every Workshop.

Evaluation Package: $1,800

Save $1725 compared to April's hourly rate + BONUS lifetime access to every DIY IEP Workshop.

Meeting Package

Pre & Post Meeting Correspondence (Value $750)
120 minutes of pre- and post-correspondence with your school to ensure your child gets a high-quality assessment that meets ALL their learning needs. Bonus 60-minute call with insider tips and strategies throughout the testing process.
Meeting Training (Value $250)
60 minutes of live training (plus workshops) on how to document your child’s needs, jointly develop a Parent Letter of Attachment, and Parent Report to feel heard at the table.
Wrap Around Parent Support (Value $600)
Unlimited talk, text, and email support throughout the entire process to understand your rights and know your options.
Document Guidance (Value $250)
60 minutes of insider tips and live training on how to read and understand your child’s IEP or 504 Plan. Make sense of all the data and unlock the secrets of what your school is really saying.
Pre-Meeting Prep (Value $500)
120 minutes of tactical prep for your child’s IEP or 504 meeting with proven insider tips and proposed drafts to fully prepare before you walk in the door.
Meeting Attendance* (Value $750)
180 minutes of wrap-around support from a dedicated advocate throughout the IEP or 504 meeting(s). Get your concerns heard and feel good at the table. Meeting attendance is virtual.
Post-Meeting Guidance (Value $250)
A 60-minute walk-through of all paperwork explaining what the school is actually offering. Get insider tips for every option to make the best decision for your child’s education plan.
BONUS (Value $175)
Lifetime access to every Workshop.

Meeting Package: $1,800

Save $1725 compared to April's hourly rate + BONUS lifetime access to every DIY IEP Workshop.

Get started today!

BOOK a Consultation

Common Questions About Working With an IEP Advocate

What does an IEP advocate do?

How do I get an advocate for my child's IEP?

How much does an IEP advocate cost?

Why would my child need an advocate?

Are IEP advocates worth it?

What is the difference between an IEP advocate and a special education attorney?

Does April work outside Los Angeles?

What should parents expect working with April?

Get started today!

BOOK a Consultation

IEP & 504 Advocacy Services in Los Angeles

April is an amazing advocate- her expertise and guidance have been key to getting our 2e child an IEP, holding our hand throughout the process, and voicing our concerns and wishes during meetings with the school when needed.

She's who you want in the room with you! I highly recommend April to any family navigating special education.

– Jane

Step 1: File Review

File Review Package: $1,200

Step 2: IEP & 504 Advocacy Packages

Evaluation Package

Evaluation Package: $1,800

Meeting Package

Meeting Package: $1,800

Get started today!

Common Questions About Working With an IEP Advocate

What does an IEP advocate do?

How do I get an advocate for my child's IEP?

How much does an IEP advocate cost?

Why would my child need an advocate?

Are IEP advocates worth it?

What is the difference between an IEP advocate and a special education attorney?

Does April work outside Los Angeles?

What should parents expect working with April?

Get started today!

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