I'm Elizabeth Noel

I advocate on behalf of families to ensure that the child’s Individualized Education Plan equals the unique needs of the child to ensure a Free and Appropriate Public Education.

WHY HAVE AN ADVOCATE?

An advocate can support you through the process and give you objective opinions.

  • Has your child been comprehensively evaluated in all areas of suspected disability?

  • Does your child's IEP contain an accurate description of his or her strengths and weaknesses?

  • Does your child's IEP contain goals and objectives that are designed for the child to make meaningful educational progress in all areas of weakness?

  • Does your child receive the appropriate related services (speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, special transportation) that will assist the child with making meaningful progress in his or her education?

  • Is your child in the least restrictive environment to be educated? Is enough time spent with neurotypical same-age peers that are good role models for making progress?

  • Does your child have behaviors that are a direct or indirect result of the child's disability? Are these addressed as a part of the individualized plan or treated as discipline issues?

  • Do you feel like a full participating member of your child's educational team? Are your questions and concerns fully considered in IEP team meetings?

I can help you answer these questions as we work to make your child’s IEP what is needs to be.

  • Having Elizabeth on our team for both our kids IEP's has made all the difference. She has vast knowledge and understanding of the special education system and IEPs. I love the way she advocates for each student's unique needs and specific goals. She makes IEP's way less scary! Above all, it is obvious she has the child's best interest at heart!

    Jon and Carly Durham

  • Elizabeth proved to be an invaluable resource during our most recent IEP experience. She asked questions that we did not know to ask, and drew on her wealth of knowledge to make observations that we did not know to make. Most importantly, her care for our daughter and her situation was evident. We would hesitate to walk into another IEP meeting again without Elizabeth in our corner.

    Mitchell and Heather Bagley

  • "As parents to a disabled child, we quickly realized how unprepared we were to navigate the special education system and advocate for him in effective ways. Elizabeth Noel has been a tremendous resource for us. Her professionalism, knowledge, and heart have made her an incredible ally for us, and especially for our son."

    Adam and Nicole Morris