EmpowerED Advocates
Strategic Special Education Advocacy for DMV Families
Our Mission
EmpowerED Advocates partners with families across Washington, DC, Northern Virginia, and Maryland who are seeking professional, data-driven advocacy to ensure special education services are delivered with fidelity.
We help families move beyond confusion and frustration by bringing structure, strategy, and accountability to the IEP process.
Our Services & Payment Structure
EmpowerED Advocates is a private-pay special education advocacy practice serving families across the DMV who are seeking structured, professional support.
Our services are designed for families who want:
- Clear, measurable IEP goals
- Accountability for service delivery
- Data-driven advocacy and progress monitoring
All services are fee-based and private-pay.
Families seeking
sliding-scale, grant-funded, or Medicaid-related support may be referred to our nonprofit partner when appropriate.
Who We Are?
EmpowerED Advocates is committed to early diagnosis, personalized interventions, and long-term success for children ages 2-12. We help families navigate the special education system by ensuring students receive the right support, accommodations, and resources.
Good Schools Don’t Always Mean Good IEPs
Even in high-performing districts, families often encounter IEPs that:
- Sound appropriate but lack measurable goals
- Include services that are inconsistently delivered
- Rely on vague progress updates instead of real data
- Fail to adjust when progress stalls
We help families identify gaps, ask the right questions, and ensure systems function as intended.
How We Support Families
EmpowerED Advocates provides professional, culturally responsive educational advocacy and support services for families of children with disabilities. We specialize in both early childhood and school-aged advocacy across the Washington, DC metro area.
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IEP Compliance Audit
A structured review of goals, services, and progress monitoring to identify compliance gaps before critical decisions are made.
Our Families Are Looking for More Than Advice
We work best with families who:
- Want measurable progress, not vague assurances
- Value professional preparation and expertise
- Are ready to invest in structured advocacy
- Expect accountability from educational systems
- Our services are private-pay and designed for families seeking high-touch, outcome-focused supported
Private-pay services | Sliding-scale support offered through our nonprofit arm.
Serving Families Across the DMV
Washington, DC
Northern Virginia
Maryland Suburbs
The EmpowerED Advocates Process: 4 Simple Steps
01
Intake Form Submission
Providers review concerns and circumstances.
02
IEP Strategy Session
Focused, paid session to clarify needs and outline next steps.
03
Tailored Advocacy Plan
Based on insights from the strategy session.