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Advocates for Justice and Education seeks to empower families, youth, and the community to be effective advocates to ensure that children and youth, particularly those who have special needs, receive access to appropriate education and health services.

Advocates In Education, LLC, is a non-attorney-based firm catering to the needs of students with disabilities and their families.  We offer a variety of supports and services at the local, state, and national level. Services: Advocacy and Representation Academic Tutoring IEP Reviews Classroom Observations Social Skills Emotional Regulation Parent Coaching Document Reviews Professional Development for Businesses & Schools Legal Compliance Speaking Engagements   Meet Principal Advocate and Owner, Stephanie Knapp, CP Stephanie Knapp is a non-attorney advocate and certified paralegal in the state of Maryland. A graduate of William & Mary Law School's Institute of Special Education Advocacy and Boston University's Paralegal Studies program, she is known for being a tenacious advocate who works hard to do what's necessary, and what's right, to assist children and their families. After working in private practice for ten years, Stephanie decided to expand her efforts and open Advocates In Education, LLC. She currently provides advocacy services to families throughout the state of Maryland, and advocate consultative services and parent trainings, nationally. Stephanie strives to give back to her community and is also a contributing member of the Council of Parents Attorneys and Advocates (COPAA), National Association for Professional Special Education Advocates (NAPSEA), the National Association of Legal Assistants (NALA), the National Federation of Paralegal Associations (NFPA), and the Maryland Association of Paralegals (MAP). Stephanie is a veteran advocate whose high degree of knowledge in special education law and history of working with attorneys, manifests in her display of effective negotiation strategies. She is an invaluable asset to any parent trying to get their child what they need in school. Additionally, as the mother of two children with disabilities, Stephanie's personal experiences allow her to connect with families in a way that sets her apart from most. With her hard work, dedication, unique skill set, and experience, she is a highly sought-after advocate.   Please visit our website to learn about the other members of our highly qualified team

• Founding member and current Board President for the National Allies for Parents in Special Education- NAPSE
• ​Past Board Member of the Council of Parents, Advocates, and Attorney's -COPAA
• Past Co-Chair for the Social Racial Equity Committee for COPAA
• Past Chair of the National Association for the Education of African American Children with Learning Disabilities (NAEAACLD) Parent Network.
• Guest trainer for the Special Education Advocate Trainer -SEAT through the Council of Parents, Advocates, and Attorney's

• Presenter at the National Allies for Parents in Special Education 2018 inaugural conference

• Presenter at the William & Mary Law Institute of Special Education Advocacy Summer Conference Alumni Track

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