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Professional Advocacy Certification

IPC Professional Advocate
Certification Course

IPC Certified Professional Advocate  ·  36 Training Modules  ·  5 Categories
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Ready to Earn Your Certification?
Complete all 36 videos above, then take your official assessment below. Score 80% or higher to receive your personalized 3-year IPC Certified Professional Advocate credential.

Welcome to Your Certification Training

Congratulations on enrolling in the IPC Professional Advocate Certification Course — one of the most comprehensive parent advocacy training programs in the country. You now have full access to all 36 categorized training videos organized across 5 progressive learning categories.

Work through each category from top to bottom, beginning with Foundations and progressing through Practical Tools & Strategies, Developing Advocacy Skills, Special Education Law, and Mastery & Advanced Topics. Each category opens with an Overview session — watch it first to orient yourself to what that category covers. You may work at your own pace; there is no time limit on completing the course.

When you have completed all 36 training videos, you will take the IPC Certified Professional Advocate Assessment. This comprehensive assessment tests the knowledge and skills you have acquired across all five categories. You must achieve a score of 80% or higher to earn your official certification. Upon passing, you will receive your IPC Certified Professional Advocate credential — a 3-year certification that is a mark of genuine mastery and commitment to children with disabilities.

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    Begin with the Foundations category and complete each video in order.
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    Progress through all 5 categories and all 36 sessions before taking the assessment.
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    Navigate between categories using the filter tabs below. Use All to see every video.
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    When all videos are complete, click Take Your Certification Assessment to begin.
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    Score 80% or higher on the assessment to earn your 3-year IPC Certified Professional Advocate credential.
Your Training Library

36 Professional Training Sessions

5 categories · Begin with Foundations · Complete all sessions before the assessment

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Foundations
9 Sessions — Start Here
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Overview — Foundations
Overview
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Session 1: Intro to Special Education
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Session 2: Special Education Acronyms and Terms
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3
Session 3: School Collaboration and Team Roles
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Session 4: A Deep Dive Into Your Child's IEP
Session
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Session 5: Least Restrictive Environment
Session
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Session 6: Requesting an IEP Meeting
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Session 7: Evaluation in Special Education
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Session 8: Transition Planning and Extended Services
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Practical Tools & Strategies
8 Sessions
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Overview — Practical Tools and Strategies
Overview
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Session 1: Reading and Grading IEPs
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Session 2: Data Collection and Record Keeping
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Session 3: Writing SMART IEP Goals
Session
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Session 4: Understanding Assessments and Standardized Testing
Session
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Session 5: Advocating for Accommodations and Modifications
Session
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Session 6: Discipline and Behavior Support
Session
7
Session 7: Resolving Disputes
Session
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Developing Advocacy Skills
7 Sessions
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Overview — Developing Advocacy Skills
Overview
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Session 1: Building Confidence as a Parent Advocate
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Session 2: Understanding Your Child's Needs
Session
3
Session 3: Public Speaking and Presentation Skills
Session
4
Session 4: Negotiation and Conflict Resolution for IEP Parents
Session
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Session 5: Active Listening and Emotional Intelligence
Session
6
Session 6: Effective Communication with Schools
Session
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Special Education Law
6 Sessions
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Overview — Special Education Law
Overview
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Session 1: Understanding FAPE
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Session 2: Understanding Your Rights in the Special Education Process
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Session 3: Supreme Court Cases in Special Education
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Session 4: What Do I Do Now? I Disagree with the School District or Believe That Rights Were Violated
Session
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Session 5: Due Process
Session
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Mastery & Advanced Topics
6 Sessions
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Overview — Mastery and Advanced Topics
Overview
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Session 1: Staying Informed in the IEP Process
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Session 2: Becoming a Parent Mentor
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Session 3: Advocating for Inclusion
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Session 4: Advanced Legal Scenarios in the IEP Process
Session
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Session 5: Filing a State Complaint
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Ready to Earn Your Certification?
Complete all 36 videos above, then take your official assessment below. Score 80% or higher to receive your personalized 3-year IPC Certified Professional Advocate credential.
IPC Professional Advocate Certification Assessment

Before You Begin

Enter your full legal name exactly as you want it to appear on your certificate. This cannot be changed after you begin the assessment.

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This assessment is untimed. Read each question carefully.
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You must score 80% or higher (32 out of 40 correct) to earn certification.
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Answer all 40 questions, then press Submit Assessment at the bottom.
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Upon passing, your personalized 3-year certificate will appear immediately — print or save as PDF.
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If you do not pass, your answers are reviewed and you may retake.
IPC Professional Advocate Certification Assessment
40-Question Assessment
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Foundations
Questions 1–8
Question 1
Under IDEA, what does "FAPE" stand for?
Question 2
Which federal law is the primary law governing special education in the United States?
Question 3
What is the Individualized Education Program (IEP) team required to include?
Question 4
What does "LRE" stand for in special education?
Question 5
A parent requests an IEP meeting in writing. Within how many days must the school respond?
Question 6
Which acronym refers to the formal evaluation process that determines eligibility for special education services?
Question 7
Transition planning in an IEP must begin no later than what age?
Question 8
Which team member is required to attend every IEP meeting?
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Practical Tools & Strategies
Questions 9–16
Question 9
What does a SMART IEP goal stand for?
Question 10
When reviewing an IEP, what is the most important section for understanding a child's current performance?
Question 11
What is the primary purpose of data collection in special education advocacy?
Question 12
An accommodation differs from a modification in that accommodations:
Question 13
A Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA) is typically conducted to:
Question 14
When a parent and school disagree on IEP services, what is the first recommended step?
Question 15
Standardized scores on a norm-referenced test compare a child's performance to:
Question 16
A Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP) must be based on:
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Developing Advocacy Skills
Questions 17–24
Question 17
What is the most effective first step a parent can take before an IEP meeting to build advocacy confidence?
Question 18
Active listening in an IEP meeting primarily means:
Question 19
When preparing to advocate for a specific service, a parent should lead with:
Question 20
Emotional intelligence in advocacy primarily helps a parent:
Question 21
Effective written communication with schools should always:
Question 22
In a difficult IEP negotiation, the best approach when the school offers a service you believe is insufficient is to:
Question 23
A parent who understands their child's unique needs is most prepared to:
Question 24
When presenting at an IEP meeting, a parent advocate should:
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Special Education Law
Questions 25–32
Question 25
Under IDEA, if a parent disagrees with a school district's evaluation, they have the right to request:
Question 26
The landmark Supreme Court case Endrew F. v. Douglas County School District clarified that FAPE requires:
Question 27
Prior Written Notice (PWN) must be provided to parents:
Question 28
A manifestation determination review is required when a student with a disability is subject to:
Question 29
Filing a state complaint with the State Education Agency (SEA) is appropriate when:
Question 30
The resolution period in a due process proceeding lasts:
Question 31
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act differs from IDEA primarily in that Section 504:
Question 32
Procedural safeguards under IDEA must be provided to parents:
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Mastery & Advanced Topics
Questions 33–40
Question 33
To stay informed and current in the IEP process, a parent advocate should:
Question 34
A parent mentor in special education primarily serves to:
Question 35
Advocating for inclusion means advocating for:
Question 36
In an advanced legal scenario where compensatory education is sought, this remedy is appropriate when:
Question 37
When filing a state complaint, the SEA must complete its investigation within:
Question 38
Which of the following best describes "specially designed instruction" under IDEA?
Question 39
A due process hearing decision must be issued within how many days of receiving the due process complaint?
Question 40
The ultimate goal of an IPC Certified Professional Advocate is to:

Answer all 40 questions before submitting.

Final Score

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Total
80%
To Pass

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IPC Certified Professional Advocate — Certificate of Completion
IEP Parent Coach
IEP Parent Coach™  ·  Professional Advocacy Certification Program
Certificate of Achievement
IPC Professional Advocate Certification
This Certifies That
has successfully completed all training and assessment requirements of the
IPC Professional Advocate Certification Course
IEP Parent Coach™
demonstrating mastery of special education law, IEP advocacy, practical tools and strategies, conflict resolution, and advanced advocacy topics across all five modules of the certification curriculum.
Date Issued
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Dr. Kurt E. Hulett, Ed.D.
Founder & Chief Executive Officer
IEP Parent Coach™
IPC CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL ADVOCATE IEP PARENT COACH™
Date of Certification
3-Year Credential

www.iep-parent-coach.com  ·  [email protected]  ·  254-300-6092

IEP Parent Coach™

The IPC Professional Advocate Certification Course is an advanced training program designed to equip parents of children with disabilities with the legal knowledge, strategic skills, and practical tools required to advocate with confidence and competence.

[email protected]  ·  254-300-6092

The content and guidance provided by the IPC app and AdvocateAI coaches are intended solely for educational purposes and should not be considered a replacement for professional legal, medical, therapeutic, or any other professional advice. While we strive to offer accurate and up-to-date information on special education laws (such as IDEA, Section 504, and ADA) to empower advocacy efforts, this should not be seen as equivalent to consulting with a licensed professional.

For personalized legal advice, consult a licensed attorney with expertise in special education law. For medical or therapeutic guidance, seek the counsel of a qualified healthcare or professional service provider.

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