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.
The course was developed by Dr. Kurt Hulett, Ed.D. — a 30-year veteran of special education who has served as a special education teacher, school principal, Special Education Director of Legal Compliance, a Governor-appointed policy officer in Virginia, Senior Research Director at Pearson Clinical Assessment, and the 2022 Council for Exceptional Children Thought Leader — the first individual ever named to that distinction in the organization's history. Dr. Hulett is also the published author of Legal Aspects of Special Education (Pearson/Prentice Hall). This certification is built on that career. Every lesson reflects real-world knowledge from someone who has sat on both sides of the IEP table.
The course is organized into a 36-video library covering the full landscape of special education advocacy. By the time you complete this certification, you will understand:
The Legal Foundation. You will learn the federal law that governs your child's education — the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA 2004) — in plain language. You will understand 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.
Your Rights as a Parent. Most parents are never told the full scope of their rights in the IEP process. You will learn every procedural safeguard you are entitled to — including your right to request an Independent Educational Evaluation at the school district's expense, your right to review all educational records, your right to bring advocates or attorneys to any IEP meeting, your right to disagree with any IEP component, and your right to dispute resolution when the school is not delivering what your child is owed.
How the IEP Actually Works. You will learn the anatomy of a legally compliant IEP — present levels of academic achievement and functional performance, measurable annual goals, related services, accommodations and modifications, placement decisions, and transition planning. You will learn how to read an IEP critically, identify what is missing or legally deficient, and know exactly what to ask for and why.
How to Prepare for and Participate in IEP Meetings. You will learn 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. You will learn the difference between a collaborative IEP team and a school that is going through the motions — and you will know what to do in both situations.
How to Communicate with the School District. You will learn when to communicate verbally and when everything must be in writing. You will learn how to document a pattern of non-compliance, how to formally request services and evaluations in writing, and how to create a paper trail that protects your child's rights if a dispute ever escalates.
What to Do When the System Fails. You will learn every available avenue of recourse when a school is not meeting your child's needs — from informal resolution and mediation to state complaint procedures and due process hearings. You will understand the difference between each option, when to use them, and what outcomes are realistically achievable.
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.
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.
Upon passing the assessment, you will receive your IEP Parent Coach Professional Advocacy Certification — a credential that represents real knowledge, real preparation, and a real commitment to your child's education.
This certification is for any parent, guardian, or caregiver of a child with a disability who receives — or should be receiving — special education services. It is for the parent who has sat through an IEP meeting and left feeling like decisions were made without them. It is for the parent who has been told "we don't do that" or "your child doesn't qualify" and didn't know whether to believe it. It is for the parent who is ready to stop hoping the school does the right thing and start knowing exactly what the right thing is — and how to demand it.
No prior knowledge of special education law or IEP processes is 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.
36 professionally developed instructional videos
Full access to the complete course library, self-paced with no expiration
Comprehensive final assessment with immediate results
Official IEP Parent Coach Professional Advocacy Certification upon passing at 80% or higher
Lifetime access to course materials for ongoing reference
$199
One-time enrollment. No recurring fees. Lifetime access.
This is the knowledge that schools are not required to give you. 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.
Developed by Dr. Kurt Hulett — Author, Researcher, and 30-Year Special Education Expert.
Take control of your child's IEP journey with this clear, easy-to-follow guide built specifically for parents. Whether you're attending your first IEP meeting or preparing for a hearing, this toolkit is your due process ally.
What’s Inside:
Step-by-step explanation of due process procedures
Your rights under IDEA
Real-world strategies from expert advocates
Printable, accessible PDF format
Who it’s for:
Parents & caregivers of students with IEPs
Education advocates
Family support professionals
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