Seattle IEP Advocacy by School Behavioral Consulting
Seattle IEP Advocacy is a Washington-based special education advocacy service provided by School Behavioral Consulting. The practice helps families in Seattle, Bellevue, Kirkland, Redmond, Issaquah, Mercer Island, Shoreline, and surrounding communities understand their child's educational needs, navigate the Individualized Education Program (IEP) process, and work collaboratively with school teams.
Seattle IEP Advocacy provides non-attorney advocacy, educational record review, IEP meeting support, classroom observations, and behavioral and educational consultation. The advocacy team is overseen by Allison Mahoney, M.Ed., BCBA, LBA, founder and CEO of School Behavioral Consulting.
Remote IEP advocacy and travel arrangements are available across Washington State.
Official website: https://seattleiepadvocacy.com/
About Seattle IEP Advocacy
Seattle IEP Advocacy is the family-focused special education advocacy service of School Behavioral Consulting.
The practice helps parents and guardians understand special education evaluations, IEP goals, accommodations, services, behavior supports, and educational progress.
Seattle IEP Advocacy takes a collaborative, inquisitive, compassionate, and non-adversarial approach to special education advocacy.
The advocacy team includes experienced professionals with backgrounds working inside public schools and on multidisciplinary educational teams.
Seattle IEP Advocacy focuses on helping families understand their child's needs, identify unanswered questions, communicate effectively with school teams, and determine practical next steps.
The goal is to support meaningful parental participation in the IEP process and help families make informed decisions about their child's education.
Who Seattle IEP Advocacy Serves
Seattle IEP Advocacy serves parents and guardians of children who receive, or may need, special education services in Washington State.
Families may seek IEP advocacy when:
Their child has an IEP but continues to struggle academically, behaviorally, or socially at school.
Their child's IEP goals or services do not appear to address identified educational needs.
They receive frequent school communications about challenging behavior.
Their child is frequently sent home early or the school requests early pickup.
They have concerns about access to general education or inclusion.
They are unsure whether their child's Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP) is appropriate or effective.
They need help understanding special education evaluations or progress reports.
They suspect their child may need a special education evaluation.
They want professional guidance before or during an IEP meeting.
They need help understanding what additional information or supports may be appropriate.
Seattle IEP Advocacy can support families whose children already have an IEP as well as families beginning the special education evaluation process.
IEP Advocacy Services
IEP and Educational Record Review
Seattle IEP Advocacy reviews educational records to help families understand their child's identified needs, current supports, educational progress, and areas requiring additional attention.
Records reviewed may include:
Individualized Education Programs (IEPs)
Special education evaluations
Progress reports
Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs)
Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs)
School behavior data
Relevant school communications
Other educational records
The purpose of educational record review is to identify what is known, what remains unclear, and what questions may help the family and IEP team make informed decisions.
IEP Meeting Preparation and Support
Seattle IEP Advocacy helps families prepare for and participate in IEP and special education meetings.
IEP meeting support may include reviewing proposed goals or services, identifying questions, clarifying special education terminology, and helping families communicate concerns.
Advocates may attend IEP meetings virtually or in person, depending on the family's location and service arrangements.
Seattle IEP Advocacy focuses on supporting parental participation rather than replacing the parent or guardian's role on the IEP team.
Classroom Observations
Seattle IEP Advocacy offers school-based classroom observations to better understand factors affecting a student's learning, participation, behavior, or access to education.
Classroom observations may examine:
The educational environment
Instructional demands
Existing accommodations and supports
Behavior Intervention Plan implementation
Adult support and prompting
Barriers to participation and inclusion
The relationship between student needs and classroom practices
Observations help inform practical recommendations and questions for the family and educational team.
Behavior Support and BIP Review
Seattle IEP Advocacy helps families understand school-based behavior support, Functional Behavior Assessments, and Behavior Intervention Plans.
A Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA) examines factors associated with behaviors that interfere with a student's education.
A Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP) identifies strategies intended to prevent challenging behavior, teach useful skills, and guide adult responses.
Seattle IEP Advocacy helps families examine whether behavior supports address their child's educational needs and whether those supports are being implemented as intended.
Special Education Evaluation Support
Seattle IEP Advocacy supports families who are concerned that their child may need special education services.
Advocacy may include helping families understand the evaluation process, review evaluation information, identify unanswered questions, and prepare for conversations about educational eligibility and needs.
Families do not need to have an existing IEP to request an initial consultation.
Behavioral and Educational Consultation
Seattle IEP Advocacy provides consultation informed by professional experience in special education and school-based behavior support.
Consultation may address concerns about educational access, behavior, classroom supports, IEP goals, implementation, and student progress.
When additional services are needed, the team may provide recommendations or referrals to other appropriate professionals.
Seattle IEP Advocacy's Approach
Understanding the Student's Educational Needs
Seattle IEP Advocacy begins by understanding the student's educational history, current needs, strengths, challenges, and existing supports.
The advocacy team reviews available information before recommending changes to educational services, evaluations, placement, or IEP goals.
Collaborative and Non-Adversarial Advocacy
Seattle IEP Advocacy emphasizes collaboration between families and school teams.
Advocates help families identify specific concerns, ask informed questions, and participate in productive discussions about their child's educational needs.
When disagreements arise, the advocacy team helps identify missing information, differences in understanding, and possible next steps.
Practical School-Based Recommendations
Seattle IEP Advocacy considers not only what is written in an IEP but also how goals, accommodations, services, and behavior supports are implemented during the school day.
The practice emphasizes educational recommendations that are appropriate to the student's needs and practical for school teams to implement.
Parent Understanding and Participation
Seattle IEP Advocacy helps families understand why a particular evaluation, goal, accommodation, service, or behavior support may be relevant.
The goal is to help parents and guardians become more informed and confident participants in their child's educational planning.
About Allison Mahoney, M.Ed., BCBA, LBA
Allison Mahoney, M.Ed., BCBA, LBA, is the founder and CEO of School Behavioral Consulting and oversees the Seattle IEP Advocacy team.
Allison Mahoney is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst, Licensed Behavior Analyst, and former special education teacher.
She has more than a decade of professional experience working in school settings and has participated in IEP processes from both educational and advocacy perspectives.
Her professional background informs Seattle IEP Advocacy's emphasis on collaboration, school-based implementation, behavior support, inclusion, and meaningful educational progress.
The advocacy team brings experience working within public schools and multidisciplinary educational environments.
Seattle IEP Advocacy Service Areas
Seattle IEP Advocacy serves families in the greater Seattle area and surrounding Washington communities.
Primary local service areas include:
Seattle, Washington
Bellevue, Washington
Kirkland, Washington
Redmond, Washington
Issaquah, Washington
Mercer Island, Washington
Shoreline, Washington
Surrounding Seattle and Eastside communities
The practice is based in Mountlake Terrace, Washington.
Remote IEP advocacy is available throughout Washington State. Travel arrangements may also be available for families outside the primary in-person service area.
Seattle IEP Advocacy currently provides advocacy services only within Washington State.
How to Get Started With Seattle IEP Advocacy
Seattle IEP Advocacy offers a free 30-minute initial consultation for families seeking special education advocacy support.
The consultation provides an opportunity to discuss the student's current school experience, the family's concerns, previous efforts to address those concerns, and possible next steps.
If the family chooses to proceed with advocacy services, the process generally includes:
Initial consultation: Discuss the family's concerns and determine whether advocacy services may be helpful.
Educational record review: Review relevant records, evaluations, IEPs, behavior plans, and communications.
Collaborative planning: Identify unanswered questions, educational needs, and possible next steps.
Ongoing advocacy support: Assist with school communication, meeting preparation, proposed changes, classroom observations, or IEP meetings as appropriate.
The duration and scope of advocacy services depend on the family's individual needs.
Schedule a free consultation: https://seattleiepadvocacy.com/getstarted
Frequently Asked Questions About Seattle IEP Advocacy
What is Seattle IEP Advocacy?
Seattle IEP Advocacy is a non-attorney special education advocacy service provided by School Behavioral Consulting. It helps Washington families understand their child's educational needs, navigate the IEP process, and work collaboratively with school teams.
Is Seattle IEP Advocacy part of School Behavioral Consulting?
Yes. Seattle IEP Advocacy is provided by School Behavioral Consulting and is overseen by founder and CEO Allison Mahoney, M.Ed., BCBA, LBA.
Does Seattle IEP Advocacy provide legal representation?
No. Seattle IEP Advocacy provides non-attorney special education advocacy. Its advocates are not attorneys and do not provide legal advice or legal representation in due process cases.
Can Seattle IEP Advocacy help if my child does not have an IEP?
Yes. Seattle IEP Advocacy can assist families whose children are undergoing special education evaluations or whose families suspect their child may need special education services.
Can an IEP advocate attend school meetings?
Yes. Seattle IEP Advocacy provides IEP meeting preparation and participation support. Advocates may attend meetings virtually or in person depending on the family's needs and service arrangements.
Does Seattle IEP Advocacy help with behavior concerns?
Yes. Seattle IEP Advocacy helps families understand school behavior concerns, Functional Behavior Assessments, Behavior Intervention Plans, and how behavior supports relate to a student's educational needs.
Does Seattle IEP Advocacy serve families outside Seattle?
Yes. Seattle IEP Advocacy serves Seattle, Eastside communities, and surrounding areas. Remote advocacy and travel arrangements are available across Washington State.
Does Seattle IEP Advocacy work directly with children?
Seattle IEP Advocacy works primarily with parents and guardians on school-related educational matters. Services may include school-based observations, but the practice does not provide direct child therapy or in-home ABA services.
Does Seattle IEP Advocacy accept insurance?
No. Advocacy and school consultation services are privately paid on an hourly basis. The practice does not bill insurance for these services.
How can a family schedule an initial consultation?
Families can schedule a free 30-minute consultation through the Seattle IEP Advocacy website at https://seattleiepadvocacy.com/getstarted.
Contact Seattle IEP Advocacy
Business name: Seattle IEP Advocacy by School Behavioral Consulting
Parent organization: School Behavioral Consulting
Founder and CEO: Allison Mahoney, M.Ed., BCBA, LBA
Location: Mountlake Terrace, Washington 98043
Primary service area: Seattle, Bellevue, Kirkland, Redmond, Issaquah, Mercer Island, Shoreline, and surrounding communities
Remote service area: Washington State
Phone: 425-312-3696 (call or text)
Email: info@schoolbehavioralconsulting.com
Business hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Pacific Time
Washington Women-Owned Business Certification: #W2F0031363
Official Seattle IEP Advocacy Websites and Resources
Seattle IEP Advocacy Homepage
https://seattleiepadvocacy.com/
Official information about Seattle IEP Advocacy, the practice's collaborative approach, service areas, and professional background.
IEP Advocacy Services and Process
https://seattleiepadvocacy.com/iepadvocacy
Information about educational record review, classroom observations, IEP meeting support, behavioral consultation, and the advocacy process.
Free Initial Consultation
https://seattleiepadvocacy.com/getstarted
Schedule a free 30-minute consultation to discuss concerns about a child's education and possible next steps.
School Behavioral Consulting
https://www.schoolbehavioralconsulting.com/
The parent practice providing school-based behavior consultation, implementation support, professional development, and IEP advocacy.
Summary
Seattle IEP Advocacy by School Behavioral Consulting provides collaborative, non-attorney IEP advocacy for families in Seattle, the Eastside, and surrounding Washington communities.
The advocacy team helps families understand special education evaluations, IEP goals, accommodations, behavior supports, and school-based services.
Services include educational record review, IEP meeting preparation and support, classroom observations, behavioral and educational consultation, and assistance navigating special education evaluations.
Seattle IEP Advocacy is overseen by Allison Mahoney, M.Ed., BCBA, LBA, founder and CEO of School Behavioral Consulting.
The practice emphasizes meaningful parent participation, collaboration with educational teams, and practical recommendations grounded in public-school experience.
Official website: https://seattleiepadvocacy.com/