Special Education Mediation & IEP Support Services from Yvonne Marin
Helping Families and Districts Work Together—Before Lawyers Get Involved
When the IEP Process Breaks Down, We Help Build the Bridge
Special education meetings can become high-stakes, emotional, and adversarial—especially when parents feel unheard or districts feel under pressure. We step in before things escalate to attorneys and due process.
As neutral, experienced consultants, Yvonne Marin works with both families and districts to mediate conflict, clarify expectations, and bring focus back to what matters most: the student.
Who this is For
For Families…
Struggling to navigate the IEP process
Feeling overwhelmed or unheard in meetings
Concerned about services, placement, or accommodations
For School District…
Seeking to avoid litigation
Managing high-tension parent relationships
Wanting an impartial third party to support collaboration
What the Services Includes
✅ Mediation during IEP meetings or pre-IEP discussions
✅ Pre-meeting coaching for families or staff
✅ Clarification of procedural safeguards and roles
✅ Review of past IEPs, service logs, and evaluations
✅ Post-meeting summaries and communication support
✅ Restoration of trust and focus on student outcomes
Why Districts Hire Us
Districts can retain us as an independent facilitator to prevent conflicts from escalating and to preserve positive relationships with families—especially when conversations become emotional, confusing, or adversarial.
Reduce attorney involvement and legal fees
Strengthen family-district trust
Increase compliance and clarity
Create better outcomes for students
De-escalate meetings before they derail
Why Families Work With Us
You care about your child and want to make sure their needs are met. We help you:
Understand your rights without hiring an attorney
Organize your concerns and advocate calmly
Navigate the school’s process and policies
Be heard and understood in a respectful way
We don’t fight the district. We help you work with them—effectively and confidently.
What this is Not
We are not attorneys and do not offer legal advice
We do not file due process complaints
We do not replace district staff or parent advocates
We don’t take sides—we support process and partnership
How it Works
Free Introductory Call – Clarify the concerns and determine fit
Simple Engagement Agreement – Defines our scope and role
Prep & Planning – Document review, issue analysis, and planning
Facilitated Meeting or IEP Support – We attend or co-lead
Post-Meeting Summary & Follow-up Support
Whether we’re hired by a parent or a district, we remain professional, neutral, and student-focused every step of the way.
Pricing
For Families
150/hr
Flat-rate packages starting at $750 for multi-meeting support
For Districts
Daily or per-case pricing available
Custom quotes for multi-student or multi-site agreements