Educational Advocacy
The Arc Alliance does not provide educational advocacy services, but here are some educational advocates in the southeastern PA region.
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Abilities in Motion
Contact Information: Jaclyn Nagle- 610-376-0010 x104, jnagle@abilitiesinmotion.org
Website (if applicable): http://www.abilitiesinmotion.org
Other Information:
Located in Berks County
Serves all of PA
$55/hour
Offers a sliding scale
The Arc of Chester County
Contact Information: Kim Booz- 610-696-8090 x234, kbooz@arcofchestercounty.org
Website (if applicable): https://arcofchestercounty.org/services/advocacy/
Other Information:
For students/families in Chester County only
Free for families earning a household income less than $70,000/year
Retainer fee & hourly rate for household incomes over $70,000/year
School age children must have an active IEP with ID or MH diagnoses
Barton Educational Consulting
Contact Information: Dr. Kelly Barton- 484-764-7797, bartonedconsulting@gmail.com
Website (if applicable): no website listed
Other Information:
Serves the entire United States (mostly PA and tristate area)
Hourly fee, no sliding scale
Educational advocacy, editing student work, tutoring, and college admissions
Fick Educational Services
Contact Information: Cris Fick- 610-457-2199, fickeducation@gmail.com
Website (if applicable): https://fickeducation.com/
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Office in West Chester
Serves West Chester, Media, Downingtown
Hourly fee; contact for rates
Greater Reading Mental Health Alliance
Contact Information: Wendy Seidel - 610-775-3000, info@grmha.org
Website (if applicable): https://grmha.org/educational-advocacy/
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Berks County
Education Information and Referrals
Specialties- Adult and Child Advocacy, Financial Management Services, Support Groups and Peer Supports
Pricing based on client’s income
Kid Advocacy
Contact Information: Linda Heller- 610-247-7668, ljheller@kidadvocacy.com
Website (if applicable): http://kidadvocacy.com/
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Office in Lower Merrion, PA
Serves MontCo, Bucks, Berks, Chester, Philly & DelCo
Consult fee is credited towards hourly rate
Sliding scale offered if needed
Mind the Gap
Contact Information: Andrea Gallo- 267-879-4768, andrea@wemindthegap.com
Website (if applicable): https://specialedadvocate.info/
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Serves- surrounding Philadelphia areas
Offers virtual services in Lancaster area
Specialties- IEP/504 plans, Literacy Dyslexia Specialist
Free schedule will be discussed with each family
PA Elks
Contact Information: Deb Penn- 610-443-0714, dpennlpn@aol.com
Website (if applicable): https://specialedadvocate.info/
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Provide support and advocacy services to individuals of any age who have a developmental disability
Helping families in every county in PA
Free services
Not trained as educational advocate; however, they can function as family advocates in the educational setting, providing support not just to students, but the family as a whole.
In addition to the Educational Advocates listed above, you can also contact your county's Educational Local Task Force.
In addition to the Educational Advocates listed above, you can also contact your county's Educational Local Task Force.
This is a parent/family support network group consisting of families, the intermediate unit, mental health/intellectual disabilities office, school districts, charter schools, and other outreach programs.
This is a parent/family support network group consisting of families, the intermediate unit, mental health/intellectual disabilities office, school districts, charter schools, and other outreach programs.
Berks County
Berks County
Lucy Walter: 484-788-4031, lucywalter@msn.com
Bucks County
Bucks County
Denise Hooper: 215-429-4123, dshooper@accessservices.org
Linda Carmona-Bell: 215-946-8054, BCRight2Ed@gmail.com
Chester County
Chester County
Judi DiFonzo: 610-692-9970, sd-jd@ix.netcom.com
Maggie Gaines: no phone # available, maggiegaines7@gmail.com
Delaware County
Delaware County
Debbi Duffy: 610-324-9157, dduffy@theduffys.me
Chris Barnes: 601-731-5500, 8barnes@gmail.com
Lehigh County
Lehigh County
Valerie Morton: 973-919-8930, localtaskforce21@gmail.com or valeriemortonlsw@gmail.com
Janitta Henry: 610-841-6276, localtaskforce21@gmail.com
Montgomery County
Montgomery County
Tiffany D’Amore: 215-853-1052 damorett@npenn.org
Cecelia Lee: 484-744-2648, jacceci@yahoo.com
Philadelphia County
Philadelphia County
Cecelia Thompson: 267-207-2072, Ceceliathompson1@gmail.com or Philadelphialtf26@gmail.com
Shereda Cromwell: 215-400-5151, Sheredacromwell@gmail.com
UNDERSTANDING SPECIAL EDUCATION DUE PROCESS HEARINGS
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A GUIDE FOR PARENTS (2022 Version): https://odr-pa.org/wp-content/uploads/ODR-Due-Process-Parent-Guide-2022.pdf
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Debunking Myths about Inclusive Education for Students with the Most Significant Cognitive Disabilities: There are many myths about including students with the most significant cognitive disabilities in general education classrooms. This Brief debunks six of them... https://files.tiescenter.org/files/yy7ttdTayH/ties-brief-8-debunking-myths-about-inclusive-education-for-students-with-the-most-significant-cognitive-disabilities?preferredLocale=en-US
Education for Students With Disabilities in the Juvenile Justice System Webinar: https://thearc.org/resource/education-for-students-with-disabilities-in-the-juvenile-justice-system/
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