12 Week Business Building Course for IEP Advocacy

Start your IEP Practice

(even while working your 9-5)

PIVOT into IEP Advocacy®

Start your IEP advocacy business and land your first private pay clients so you can ditch the draining 9-5 and find the freedom you have been dreaming of.

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Does this sound familiar?

You got into your field because you felt passionate about direct client work, but you’ve found yourself stuck in a cycle of burn out, covered in red tape, and feeling less like you are making a difference and more like you are checking boxes. You want to get back into meaningful work (that doesn’t take over your whole life) but you don’t really know the first place to start when going out on your own.

You love direct client work, and it's really fulfilling when you think about the difference you can make in the lives of your clients, but you wish there was a way to do more. You’ve considered taking private pay clients, even just on the side, but you feel overwhelmed by the idea of starting a business.

You love the idea of becoming an IEP Advocate, but you feel like you don’t know enough about special education to really make a difference in this way. You’re open to learning more, but you don’t know what you don’t know. 

It's time to Pivot.

After we work together to help you

Pivot into IEP Advocacy:

You will confidently start your own private practice IEP advocacy business and begin to transition out of the stressful work environment

You will learn and develop the skills of being an IEP advocate so you can serve your clients within your scope of competency and know where to turn for additional support

You will know how to find, maintain, and support IEP advocacy clients so that you can start building a business on a strong referral basis

You will develop efficient business systems so your time can be spent where you would like it to be rather than shuffling papers

You will have a mentor who has walked in your shoes and will support you in the journey so you feel seen, heard, and helped along the way

What Students Are Saying:

This program definitely has given me more confidence in how I conduct myself in IEP meetings. 

- Jean Callaghan-Hoskins

Which is why I created:

Pivot into IEP Advocacy®

Start your IEP advocacy business and land your first private pay clients so you can ditch the draining 9-5 and find the freedom you have been dreaming of.

Let's Take A Peek Inside:

 

When you join Pivot, you aren’t just buying a course- you are joining a community. 

Inside this program, you will get access to high level curriculum that will teach you the skills you need to be an effective IEP advocate, as well as the support you need to land your first clients!

The perfect blend of mentorship, education and community support will take you from Burnt Out BCBA to Booked Out IEP Advocate.

Inside the program, you will get:

  • 12 weeks of hands-on support and mentorship with Dr. Annie
  • 8 modules of curriculum designed to teach you the skills, knowledge and beliefs you need to start your private pay business and land your first IEP Advocacy clients
  • Twice per month mentorship calls to answer questions and get the support you need
  • Templates, workbooks and cheat sheets designed to make your journey easier and faster, without having to create it all yourself
  • Ongoing support in graduate community
  • Access to the online course material for 365 days

Follow along as you embark on this new journey

  • Modules will be released over the course of 12 weeks, to give you space to learn, absorb and implement, all while still working your 9-5
  • Get your questions answered in real time inside the support community, so you don’t stay stuck with an unanswered question, and you can keep making progress
  • Need more hands on support or to talk something through? Hop on a group mentorship call with Dr. Annie to discuss your unique situation and get your questions answered

I feel prepared to try to really pursue advocacy as a career and away from clinical practice.

-Pivot Student  2023

The burnout rate can be so high as a BCBA, and it was nice to learn more about an area where a BCBA can also successful. I never would have thought this would be a lucrative option since listing for advocates in the school district offer minimum wage.

-Keri-Lyn Rubino

The amount of downloads that were given, along with specific agencies to research, state guidelines, district information ahs been amazing.

-Pivot Student 2023

What You're Going To Learn:

Module 1: The Business of Private Pay

Right off the gate you will learn the basics of starting your own practice so you can take “research private practice insurance and licensing” off your to-do list. 

Inside this module, you will:

  • Pick a name and register your new business entity with your state
  • Update your liability insurance to include your new private practice
  • Clearly define your set of services and fee structure
  • Set up your back end systems for file organization and contracts
  • Create your custom client intake process so you can get started right away

Module 2: Navigating the Special Education System

Even if you are a novice in Special Education, you will learn the ins and outs of the Special Education System so you can show up confidently in an IEP meeting and help your clients through the process. 

Inside this module, you will:

  • Learn the meaning of special education methodology, terms, and philosophies. 
  • Build a foundation for IEP Advocacy based on your knowledge of special education 
  • Begin completing an IEP Advocacy checklist 

Module 3: Becoming an Expert at IEPs

Not confident in the ins and outs of IEPs? No problem. I will teach you everything you need to know about IEPs so you can step confidently into your role as an advocate for your clients.

Inside this module, you will:

  • Learn and understand the 6 steps in the IEP process
  • Describe and define the eligibility for an IEP 
  • Become an observation expert

Module 4: Starting your IEP Advocacy Practice

Now that you have the foundations of IEP Advocacy, you will put this all together and start your private pay practice! 

Inside this module, you will:

  • Identify who your ideal client is 
  • Streamline your intake system 
  • Identify your support team and self care as an IEP advocate

Module 5: Getting your First 5 Clients

Once your practice is all set up, you are ready to find your first 5 clients! 

Inside this module, you will:

  • Identify your key referral sources, so you can create meaningful connections to meet new potential clients
  • Set up your presence online, so you can attract and nurture clients from there
  • Learn how to attract your ideal clients online and via referrals

Module 6: Working with clients

Now that you know how to sign your next 5 clients, you will develop the systems and processes to support them long term. 

Inside this module, you will:

  • Learn the cycle of support for your clients
  • Formulate a plan to support new clients and long term clients 
  • Develop the skills to handle conflict management and dificult conversations

Module 7: Advanced Special Education Knowledge

Serving your clients can sometimes come with some unique experiences and advanced situations. I will prepare you with advanced knowledge you will need in these situations.

Inside this module, you will:

  • Learn about Independent Education Evaluations 
  • Understand ESY
  • Dispute Key Terms 
  • Understand the difference between mediation and due process 
  • Know how to link evaluations to the correct supports

Module 8: Taking your business full time

When your practice is thriving, it's time to consider taking your business full time! 

Inside this module, you will:

  • Learn when is the right time to let go of direct client work and go full time
  • Make a plan for the future so you can sustain your success long term
  • Plan your transition so you can leave your current job on good terms

What You're Going To Learn:

Module 1: The Business of Private Pay

Right off the gate you will learn the basics of starting your own practice so you can take “research private practice insurance and licensing” off your to-do list. 

Inside this module, you will:

  • Pick a name and register your new business entity with your state
  • Update your liability insurance to include your new private practice
  • Clearly define your set of services and fee structure
  • Set up your back end systems for file organization and contracts
  • Create your custom client intake process so you can get started right away

Module 2: Navigating the Special Education System

Even if you are a novice in Special Education, you will learn the ins and outs of the Special Education System so you can show up confidently in an IEP meeting and help your clients through the process. 

Inside this module, you will:

  • Learn the meaning of special education methodology, terms, and philosophies. 
  • Build a foundation for IEP Advocacy based on your knowledge of special education 
  • Begin completing an IEP Advocacy checklist 

Module 3: Becoming an Expert at IEPs

Not confident in the ins and outs of IEPs? No problem. I will teach you everything you need to know about IEPs so you can step confidently into your role as an advocate for your clients.

Inside this module, you will:

  • Learn and understand the 6 steps in the IEP process
  • Describe and define the eligibility for an IEP 
  • Become an observation expert

Module 4: Starting your IEP Advocacy Practice

Now that you have the foundations of IEP Advocacy, you will put this all together and start your private pay practice! 

Inside this module, you will:

  • Identify who your ideal client is 
  • Streamline your intake system 
  • Identify your support team and self care as an IEP advocate

Module 5: Getting your First 5 Clients

Once your practice is all set up, you are ready to find your first 5 clients! 

Inside this module, you will:

  • Identify your key referral sources, so you can create meaningful connections to meet new potential clients
  • Set up your presence online, so you can attract and nurture clients from there
  • Learn how to attract your ideal clients online and via referrals

Module 6: Working with clients

Now that you know how to sign your next 5 clients, you will develop the systems and processes to support them long term. 

Inside this module, you will:

  • Learn the cycle of support for your clients
  • Formulate a plan to support new clients and long term clients 
  • Develop the skills to handle conflict management and dificult conversations

Module 7: Advanced Special Education Knowledge

Serving your clients can sometimes come with some unique experiences and advanced situations. I will prepare you with advanced knowledge you will need in these situations.

Inside this module, you will:

  • Learn about Independent Education Evaluations 
  • Understand ESY
  • Dispute Key Terms 
  • Understand the difference between mediation and due process 
  • Know how to link evaluations to the correct supports

Module 8: Taking your business full time

When your practice is thriving, it's time to consider taking your business full time! 

Inside this module, you will:

  • Learn when is the right time to let go of direct client work and go full time
  • Make a plan for the future so you can sustain your success long term
  • Plan your transition so you can leave your current job on good terms

Are you ready to Pivot?

This program is great for you if:

  • you are passionate about working with clients, but you want to get out of the red tape of working for an agency or school district 
  • you desire more time freedom, while still helping people navigate the world of special education
  • you are looking to add IEP advocacy to your suite of services, or replace your full time income with advocacy
  • you have the capacity to learn a new skill and build out new systems to get set up to take on new clients in the next 12 weeks

 

How do I get started?

 

When I started my IEP Advocacy business, I spent hours and hours trying to piece together information, and build the roadmap from scratch. With this program, I am handing you the roadmap to starting your IEP advocacy practice, so you don't have to do it yourself.

I understand how valuable your time is as a busy BCBA, which is why I have broken this down into an easy to follow system, combined with the support and community to work past the roadblocks and detours so you can go from burnt out BCBA to booked out IEP Advocate.

Come take your first step and join the program.

Pay in Full

$1500

One Time Payment

  • 12 weeks of hands-on support and mentorship with Dr. Annie
  • 8 modules of curriculum designed to teach you the skills, knowledge and beliefs you need to start your private pay business and land your first IEP Advocacy clients
  • 6 group mentorship calls to answer questions and get the support you need
  • Templates, workbooks and cheat sheets designed to make your journey easier and faster, without having to create it all yourself
  • Ongoing support in graduate community
  • 6 BACB CEUs
  • Access to the course content for 365 days

Easy Payment Plan

3 Monthly Payments of $500

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  • 12 weeks of hands-on support and mentorship with Dr. Annie
  • 8 modules of curriculum designed to teach you the skills, knowledge and beliefs you need to start your private pay business and land your first IEP Advocacy clients
  • 6 group mentorship calls to answer questions and get the support you need
  • Templates, workbooks and cheat sheets designed to make your journey easier and faster, without having to create it all yourself
  • Ongoing support in graduate community
  • 6 BACB CEUs 
  • Access to the course content for 365 days

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