🌍 Special Education Advocacy Near You

📍 Areas we Serve

At A Silent Touch, we advocate for children with disabilities and their families by ensuring they receive the services and supports for which they are entitled. We are experienced in local education systems across: Maryland (MD), Washington, D.C. (DC), Virginia (VA), and Illinois (IL). And because these are federal laws, we can support families nationwide.

💡 What Makes OUR Advocacy Different?

• 🤝 Trusted by School Districts: Our Principal Advocate, C. Hope, doesn’t just advocate from the outside—she works within the system, too. She has built strong relationships with the District administration staff and actively serve on District workgroups and advisory councils, helping shape policies and improve outcomes for all students. This unique position allows her to advocate more effectively and collaboratively on your behalf. 

• 🎯 Child Find Focused

• 📚 Deep Knowledge of IDEA & Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973

• 🧠 Experienced Across Multiple States & School Systems

• 💻 In-Person & Virtual Options Available

• 💬 Compassionate, Clear, and Collaborative Approach

📌 Location-Specific Services

🔵 Maryland Special Education Advocate

From Prince George's County to Baltimore and beyond, we help families across Maryland with the early identification & evaluations (Child Find) process, IEP and 504 eligibility, IEP development, dispute resolution processes, and school team collaboration.

Popular districts served: Prince George's County Public Schools (PGCPS), Baltimore City Public Schools, and Montgomery County MD Public Schools

➡️ Learn more about special education in Maryland

🔵 Washington, D.C. Special Education Advocate

DC families face unique challenges—especially in charter schools and alternative learning programs. We help to:

• ensure timely evaluations under Child Find

• guide families through DC IEP/504 timelines

• support meaningful parent participation

➡️ Learn more about special education in DC

🔵 Virginia Special Education Advocate

Virginia’s school systems vary widely by district. Whether you're in Fairfax, Richmond, or a smaller county, we help with:

• navigating state-specific IEP/504 procedures

• advocating for appropriate evaluations and services

• supporting you before, during, and after meetings are held with school teams

➡️ Learn more about special education in Virginia

🔵 Illinois Special Education Advocate

We work with families in Chicago Public Schools (CPS), suburban and downstate school districts. From Child Find to dispute resolution, we’ll walk with you every step of the way.

➡️ Learn more about special education in Illinois

🗺️ Not in One of These States?

You’re still in the right place! We provide virtual special education advocacy nationwide (unless your situation requires in person attendance). Whether you need help interpreting documents, preparing for an IEP meeting, or understanding your rights—we are here to guide you.

➡️ Request a Virtual Consultation

✅ Let's Talk

You don’t have to face this process alone. Whether you're just starting or in the middle of a tough situation, we're ready to support you and your child(ren).

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