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Supporting parents as they grow in clarity and confidence, strengthening the advocacy skills they carry for their Littles.
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This Lab teaches parents how to approach schools, clinics, or agencies with clarity and calm. We walk through the language, timing, and follow up style that opens ears instead of closing them. You will learn how to communicate in a way that protects your child’s rights while keeping the door open for real collaboration.
This Lab helps parents create a simple, sustainable system for keeping documents, emails, evaluations, communications, and school records in order. We focus on what matters most in your paper trail, how to track your child’s progress, and how to stay organized without overwhelm.
This Lab walks parents through the full landscape of evaluations, both in the school system and privately. We cover when to request one, how to word the request, what to look for in a clinic, how to prepare your child, and what to do with the results. The goal is to help you move confidently through the process while understanding your rights and next steps.
This occasional Lab introduces new tools, developing resources, or topics I am testing for future trainings. It is a behind the scenes space where you get early access to ideas that may become full trainings later.
Exclusively for The Parent Advocate Lab
Right after each Training Lab, is an open Q&A office hours where parents can bring questions, get clarity, and talk through what they are experiencing.
Words From Parents We Serve
Amber P. | Mother
Little's Details | 7yrs, ADHD, suspected ASD, other medical and mental health conditions
Cathi was very knowledgeable about the IEP preparation and the technical jargon, laws, and processes involved. She provided me with a preparation form to fill in, reviewed it with me, and helped me get clear on my take-away asks, specific accommodation requests, and anything else I might need space for.
She stayed on the call for the entire IEP meeting, which ended up being much longer than the district expected, though not surprising for me and Cathi. She stepped in right when it was necessary to redirect or insist on things being done correctly.
The meeting went much smoother than I anticipated. Thank you. You are a gem, a diamond in the rough.
I’m Cathi Rae, Mom • Advocate • Facilitator
I help parents navigate IEPs, evaluations, therapy decisions, school communication, and the emotional weight of raising Littles with unique needs. My lived experience as a parent, my advocacy work in Houston, and my commitment to collaborative language shape the way I support families on their S.P.E.D journey.
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Training Labs
Weekly live classes that strengthen advocacy skills, sharpen communication, and help parents feel prepared for the rooms they walk into.
Included with The Parent Advocacy Lab membership.
Resource Library
Simple, practical tools for your SPED journey, including templates, guides, and checklists. Most are free or under five dollars and easy to use at home.
Included with The Parent Advocacy Lab membership.
The Parent Advocacy Lab
A growing training community with weekly labs, replays, templates, and shared guidance. Your questions and needs help shape the resources we build together.
One-on-One Support
Personalized guidance for families who need focused help, including coordinated reports, document review, meeting preparation, and strategic planning.
Membership gives you access to weekly Training Labs, replays, templates, guides, office hours, community learning, and the ongoing development of new tools shaped by the needs of our families. Everything we build inside the Lab is created to help you advocate with clarity, confidence, and calm. The Parent Advocacy Lab membership is $17 per month.
Yes. Anyone can attend a Training Lab. All upcoming sessions are listed on Eventbrite, and you can register there. The Lab uses a pay what you can model for drop-in attendance so parents at any income level can participate.
See "Hire an Advocate" for more information
One-on-one support includes Coordinated Reports, document review, ARD and IEP preparation, strategy mapping, and personalized guidance through school or clinical processes. A review meeting is included with every service. All one-on-one services follow a suggested pricing model with pay what you can options available so every parent can receive support without shame or pressure. Some suggested pricing: Considerations Report $85-175 • School Email $45-95 • Intervention Sourcing $65-150. All payments are final.
See "Hire an Advocate" for more information
Yes. I attend meetings when requested, and that includes pre-meeting preparation and post-meeting review so you walk in confident and walk out clear on your next steps.
We highly recommend starting with a Considerations Report or a consultation. A consultation is twenty-five dollars, and that fee is applied toward any additional service you choose within a set window of time. Both options give us a focused space to understand your child’s needs and map out your next best steps.
See "Resource Library" for more information
Yes. Everything inside the Resource Library is included for Parent Advocacy Lab members. Parents can also purchase individual resources one at a time if that works better for their season and budget.