You do not have to navigate your child’s IEP or ARD meeting alone.
Lisa Flores is a bilingual special education advocate serving Austin and families across Texas. Get practical guidance to understand records, prepare for ARD or 504 meetings, address school concerns, and advocate for meaningful support for your child.
I can help if:
You have an upcoming ARD, IEP, or 504 meeting and do not know what to ask.
You are concerned that your child’s IEP is not being implemented as written.
The school is proposing changes to services, goals, supports, placement, or eligibility.
Your child is facing repeated discipline or behavior concerns connected to disability-related needs.
You received evaluations, progress reports, or school records that are difficult to understand.
You want to work collaboratively with the school while protecting your child’s right to meaningful participation and support.
You need advocacy support in Spanish.
ARD Meeting preparation
“My meeting is coming up and I feel unprepared and overwhelmed” . I can review key records, questions, priorities, parent input and prepare a meeting preparation strategy.
Meeting Advocacy Support
“I need help communicating and participating in meetings”
Preparation plus advocacy support means more parent voice.
I can help if:
IEP and Records Review
“I have a stack of reports, and I do not know what matters”
I can make plain language explanations, and identify concerns and next steps.
504 Support
“ My child needs accommodations, but I do not understand the process.”
I can explain the process and help prepare by looking at concerns to effectively contribute to 504 considerations.
Discipline/MDR support
“ My child is being suspended or behavior is escalating”
I understand the disciplinary process and can help move to support the child.
Parent training
“ I want to learn to advocate more effectively”
Part of my advocacy support is individual training. I also offer group trainings upon request.
Compassionate advocacy with a personal understanding and purpose.
Hello, I am Lisa Flores, founder of True North Advocacy Texas. I help families prepare, participate, and advocate effectively in special education , without asking them to be experts overnight. My approach is compassionate, organized, and collaborative. I help you ask informed questions, understand the records, and stay focused on what your child needs.