Stephanie specializes in advocating for children with behavioral concerns but will represent children with any need that impacts their education. She understands that each child's situation is unique, and is committed to providing personalized support to meet their specific needs. Here is a sample of the issues she can help you navigate:

• Parent-School relationship repair
• IEP Processes
• Attend meetings with you either in person or virtually
• Review your students' records
• Discipline procedures
• FBA's, BIP's, and Crisis plans
• Mediation and Negotiation
• Help you understand what your school can and can't do
• Assist in securing evaluations and proper placement
• Help you navigate complex issues that may have already occurred 

The first step is to schedule an initial session with Stephanie to review your case and ensure you are a good fit to work together. Stephanie offers these initial sessions as free consultations. The initial session usually takes 15-30 minutes.

If Stephanie can take your case, the following steps will include a formal meeting, a request for documents for review, intake paperwork, and frequent communication.

Stephanie can be as hands-on as you would like. Some families require advice and guidance, while others opt for complete representation, which includes Stephanie attending meetings with you and drafting correspondence on your behalf.

The cost can vary significantly based on several factors, so it's challenging to provide a specific number. If you have financial concerns, please don't hesitate to reach out. Stephanie is known for offering her services on a sliding scale and occasionally provides them pro bono.

Typically, Stephanie charges $90 per hour, in thirty-minute increments. Before any services are rendered, you will always receive an estimate to ensure there are no unexpected charges.

Here are some examples:

1. **Attending an IEP Meeting**:
- Initial Consultation: Free
- Review of your student's records: Depending on the volume of documents and related communication, this can take 1-2 hours, costing between $90 and $180.
- Attending the meeting and any related post-meeting communication: $90

2. **Advice About Your Situation with the School District**:
- Initial Consultation: Free
- If your concern is straightforward, a meeting to discuss it (usually lasting one hour) will cost $90.

For more complex cases—such as if your school district has violated your child's rights, failed to provide necessary services, neglected your child, or raised concerns of abuse—these cases can take 20 hours or more. In such situations, Stephanie will take each step as it comes and always provide you with an updated estimate.