About the Professional
Advocacy Certification Course
A structured, knowledge-based certification program built for parents who are done walking into IEP meetings unprepared. Developed by Dr. Kurt E. Hulett — 30-year special education expert, published author, and court-recognized expert witness.
A self-paced, on-demand certification — 36 professionally developed videos across 5 courses. One-time $199 enrollment. No recurring fees. Lifetime access.
Course Overview
What Every IEP Parent
Needs to Know — and Almost Never Does
The IEP Parent Coach Professional Advocacy Certification is a comprehensive, self-paced training program built for parents who are done walking into IEP meetings unprepared. This is not a motivational course. This is not a general overview of special education.
This is a structured, knowledge-based certification that teaches you exactly how the special education system works, what your legal rights are, how to use them, and how to advocate effectively for your child — every single time.
How the Course Works
The certification is entirely self-paced. You move through the 36-video library in sequence at whatever speed works for your schedule. Each video is focused, practical, and direct — no filler, no repetition, no unnecessary complexity. The content is designed to be immediately applicable. You will be able to use what you learn in the next lesson before you even finish the course.
The Certification Standard
Upon completing the full video library, you will take a comprehensive final assessment. The assessment is knowledge-based and covers the core content of the entire course. To earn your certification, you must demonstrate proficiency at a minimum score of 80%. This is not a participation certificate. The 80% standard ensures that every parent who holds this certification has genuinely mastered the material and is prepared to use it.
No Prior Knowledge Required
The course begins at the foundation and builds comprehensively. Whether you are attending your child's first IEP meeting or you have been navigating the system for years, this course will fill the gaps and sharpen your ability to advocate effectively.
Course At a Glance
Price$199 — One Time
AccessLifetime · No Expiration
Format100% Self-Paced · On Demand
Videos36 Professional Sessions
Courses5 Comprehensive Courses
AssessmentFinal Exam · 80% to Pass
RetakesUnlimited
CredentialOfficial Certification
Developed byDr. Kurt E. Hulett
Recurring FeesNone
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What You Will Learn
Six Domains of Mastery
By the time you complete this certification, you will have working command of all six of these critical areas.
01
The Legal Foundation
IDEA 2004 in plain language — what it requires schools to do, what it guarantees your child, and where the most common violations occur. You will no longer have to take the school's word for what the law says.
02
Your Rights as a Parent
Every procedural safeguard you are entitled to — independent evaluations at district expense, right to review records, right to bring advocates or attorneys, right to dispute resolution, and every right in between.
03
How the IEP Actually Works
The anatomy of a legally compliant IEP — present levels, measurable goals, related services, accommodations, placement, and transition planning. How to read one critically and identify exactly what is missing.
04
Preparing for IEP Meetings
How to prepare before the meeting, what to bring, what to document, what questions to ask, and how to respond when the school pushes back — in every type of meeting scenario.
05
Communicating with the District
When to communicate verbally and when everything must be in writing. How to document non-compliance, formally request services, and build a paper trail that protects your child's rights.
06
When the System Fails
Every avenue of recourse available to you — informal resolution, mediation, state complaint procedures, and due process hearings. What each option is, when to use it, and what outcomes are realistically achievable.
The Five Courses
Every Course. Every Session.
Complete Transparency.
Click any course below to see every individual session title. No surprises.
01
Course
Foundations
The complete foundation of special education advocacy · 8 sessions
This series guides you through the special education process from the very beginning. You'll gain the tools to understand key terms, navigate the system, collaborate with your child's team, and begin advocating with confidence — even if you're completely new to special education.
01
Intro to Special Education
Overview of the system, your role, and what to expect.
02
Special Education Acronyms and Terms
IEP, LRE, FAPE, IDEA, BIP, ESY, PLAAFP and more — decoded.
03
School Collaboration and Team Roles
Who is at the IEP table and what each person's role is.
04
A Deep Dive Into Your Child's IEP
Every section of the IEP document — what must legally be there.
05
Least Restrictive Environment
What LRE means, how placement decisions are made, your rights.
06
Requesting an IEP Meeting
When, why, and how to formally request a meeting in writing.
07
Evaluation in Special Education
Referral to eligibility — your rights, timelines, and options.
08
Transition Planning and Extended Services
Post-secondary goals, ESY, and life beyond high school.
02
Course
Practical Tools and Strategies
The tactical toolkit every IEP parent needs · 8 sessions including overview
Go beyond knowing the rules — learn how to use them. This course equips you with the specific tools, strategies, and language to navigate every challenging IEP situation, from reading goals critically to resolving disputes professionally.
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Course Overview — Practical Tools and Strategies
Introduction to the course and immediate applications.
01
Reading and Grading IEPs
Spot weak goals, missing services, and legal deficiencies.
02
Data Collection and Record Keeping
Build your advocacy file and hold the school accountable.
03
Writing SMART IEP Goals
What makes a goal legally sound and educationally meaningful.
04
Understanding Assessments and Standardized Testing
Decode evaluation reports and use data to drive decisions.
05
Advocating for Accommodations and Modifications
Get the right supports written and enforced in the IEP.
06
Discipline and Behavior Support
BIPs, manifestation determinations, and FBAs — your rights.
07
Resolving Disputes
Informal resolution, mediation, state complaints, due process.
03
Course
Developing Advocacy Skills
Become the most prepared person in the room · 7 sessions including overview
Knowing your rights isn't enough if you can't communicate them effectively. This course builds the professional advocacy skills — confidence, communication, negotiation, and emotional intelligence — that turn knowledge into results.
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Course Overview — Developing Advocacy Skills
What professional advocacy looks like and how it changes outcomes.
01
Building Confidence as a Parent Advocate
Overcome intimidation and the power imbalance in IEP meetings.
02
Understanding Your Child's Needs
Build a clear picture of your child's unique learning profile.
03
Public Speaking and Presentation Skills
Present your case clearly and professionally under pressure.
04
Negotiation and Conflict Resolution for IEP Parents
Push for more without burning bridges or escalating unnecessarily.
05
Active Listening and Emotional Intelligence
Stay composed and respond strategically when meetings get tense.
06
Effective Communication with Schools
Written and verbal strategies that create paper trails and credibility.
04
Course
Special Education Law
The legal framework every advocate must master · 5 sessions including overview
The law is your greatest tool — and most parents never learn to use it. This course gives you a working command of the federal legal framework governing your child's education, in plain language from a 30-year special education law expert.
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Course Overview — Special Education Law
The legal landscape and why understanding it is the most powerful thing a parent can do.
01
Understanding FAPE
Free Appropriate Public Education — what it legally guarantees your child.
02
Understanding Your Rights in the Special Education Process
Every parental right under IDEA — procedural safeguards, prior written notice, and more.
03
Supreme Court Cases in Special Education
Rowley, Endrew F., Schaffer — landmark rulings and how to use them in your advocacy.
04
What Do I Do Now?
A practical action framework when you've identified a legal violation.
05
Course
Mastery and Advanced Topics
Expert-level knowledge for complex IEP situations · 7 sessions
Equips you with the in-depth knowledge and expert strategies to confidently navigate the most complex IEP processes, high-stakes legal situations, and difficult advocacy scenarios.
01
Complex Disability Profiles and Multiple Eligibilities
Advocacy for children with overlapping diagnoses and co-morbid conditions.
02
Transition to Adult Services
Vocational rehab, supported employment, independent living, post-secondary rights.
03
Extended School Year (ESY)
When ESY is legally required and how to advocate when the school denies it.
04
Private School Placement and Reimbursement
Your rights to private placement at district expense when FAPE is denied.
05
Compensatory Education
What you're entitled to and how to document services your child was denied.
06
Working with Expert Witnesses and Outside Evaluators
Using independent evaluations and outside experts strategically.
07
Building Your Long-Term Advocacy Portfolio
Organizing your documentation across school years — your permanent advocacy record.
About the Author
Developed by Dr. Kurt E. Hulett
Built on a 30-Year Career
Career Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Frontline classroom experience working directly with students with disabilities — the foundation of everything that followed.
Assistant Principal & Principal
School administration — managing IEP teams, compliance, and the full scope of special education programming at the building level.
Special Education Director of Legal Compliance
District-level oversight of IDEA compliance, due process, state complaints, and the legal framework governing every IEP.
Governor-Appointed Policy Officer — Virginia
State-level special education policy development and oversight — shaping the regulatory environment that districts and families operate within.
Senior Research Director — Pearson Clinical Assessment
9 years leading psychometric research on the nation's most widely used special education assessment tools.
Court-Recognized Expert Witness
Called as an expert witness in special education legal proceedings — the highest standard of recognized authority in the field.
Published Author — Legal Aspects of Special Education
Pearson/Prentice Hall. The definitive professional text on special education law — used in university teacher preparation programs nationwide.
How It Works
Simple. Self-Paced. Yours for Life.
1
Enroll
One-time $199 payment. Immediate access to all 36 videos and the full course library.
2
Learn
Work through the 36-video library in sequence at your own pace. No deadlines. No live sessions. No expiration.
3
Assess
Take the comprehensive final assessment. Demonstrate proficiency at 80% or higher. Unlimited retakes.
4
Certify
Receive your IEP Parent Coach Professional Advocacy Certification — official, downloadable, issued by Dr. Hulett.
IEP Parent Coach Professional Certified Advocate
Issued by Dr. Kurt E. Hulett · Founder & CEO
The Certification Standard
Not a Participation Certificate.
A Demonstrated Competency.
The 80% pass standard exists for a reason. Every parent who holds this certification has genuinely mastered the material — not just watched videos. The assessment covers the full scope of the course and is designed to verify real, working knowledge.
Upon passing, you receive an official, downloadable certification issued by Dr. Kurt E. Hulett — a credential that represents real knowledge, real preparation, and a real commitment to your child's education.
36 Videos Required
Complete the full library before sitting for the final assessment.
80% Minimum to Pass
Knowledge-based assessment. Unlimited retakes. Open-book format.
Official Certification on Passing
Downloadable credential issued by Dr. Hulett bearing your name.
Lifetime Access to Materials
Return to any session before any IEP meeting — forever.
★ One-Time Investment · Lifetime Access · Official Certification
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Professional Certified Advocate?
$199
One-time enrollment. No recurring fees. Lifetime access.
This is the knowledge every IEP parent needs — and almost never gets.
This is the knowledge every IEP parent needs — and almost never gets.
36 Instructional Videos
5 Comprehensive Courses
Official Certification
Final Assessment Included
Lifetime Access
No Recurring Fees
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"For $199, you will know more about your child's legal rights than most parents ever will — and you will have the credential to prove it."
— Dr. Kurt Hulett · Author & 30-Year Special Education Expert
— Dr. Kurt Hulett · Author & 30-Year Special Education Expert
Professional Advocacy Certification Course
$199 · One-time · Lifetime access · 36 videos · 5 courses