Families are often expected to navigate special education systems without ever being shown how those systems work, how decisions get made, or what to do when the path forward isn't clear.
S.P.E.D Advocates exists to change that.
We prepare and equip parents and caregivers to advocate effectively for their children, starting with special education and extending wherever advocacy is needed. When the adults around a child are clear, confident, and skilled, that child is better served. When parents grow, impact multiplies.
Our mission is simple: Serve. Protect. Equip. Discern.
We work with families at every stage. Some are brand new to IEPs and ARD meetings. Others are experienced advocates looking to sharpen what they already know. Both belong here. Advocacy is a skill. It can be learned, practiced, and strengthened, and you don't have to figure it out alone.
Led by Cathi Rae, Special Needs Advocate 346.306.3119 | www.spedadvocateshtx.com