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Support for Your Child's Educational Journey

Individualized IEP Planning, meeting advocacy, and practical resources to help families prepare, participate, and follow through.

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Meet Dr. Annette Kennedy, Ed.D.

I’m Dr. Annette Kennedy, founder of ARK Advocacy. With over 20 years in education and a doctorate in Educational Leadership, I bring experience as a principal, special education coordinator, and district administrator.

I was a special educator before becoming the mother of an autistic son. My professional and personal experiences shape my commitment to helping families understand the IEP process, communicate their concerns, and participate confidently in educational decisions.

Through individualized consultation, meeting preparation, advocacy, and follow-up, I help families plan around their child’s strengths and needs. Virtual support is available nationwide, with in-person meetings by arrangement in California within approximately two hours of Los Angeles.

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IEP Planning & Advocacy Services

IEP Planning & Preparation

$125 · One hour of parent consultation

Understand your child’s IEP, identify priorities, and prepare questions for your school team. Use your hour as one 60-minute session or two 30-minute sessions through Google Meet or by phone. IEP meeting attendance and extensive document review are not included.

IEP Preparation & Meeting Support

$375 · Three total service hours

Includes one hour of parent consultation, IEP meeting attendance with a one-hour minimum, and one remaining hour for preparation, selected-record review, state-specific research, and follow-up. Meetings longer than one hour use the remaining package balance. If your IEP meeting is already scheduled, confirm ARK Advocacy’s availability before purchasing.

Comprehensive Family IEP Advocacy

$625 · Five total service hours

Includes one hour of parent consultation, IEP meeting attendance with a one-hour minimum, and remaining time for preparation, research, and follow-up. With a signed release, hours may also cover direct school communication. Local classroom observations require parent authorization and school approval; travel is quoted separately. All services count toward the five hours. Confirm availability for any scheduled IEP meeting before purchasing.

Through My Eyes – Episode 1 | The First Day Signal

Through My Eyes

Meet Jayden Rivers, a ten-year-old autistic boy navigating everyday experiences at home, school, and in his community.

Through My Eyes invites families, educators, and community members to consider his perspective and build understanding through relatable stories.


Episode 1, The First Day Signal, is now available! Watch Jayden's story and explore the companion workbook, designed to help families, educators, and community partners turn understanding into meaningful action.

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Wear a message of inclusion, understanding, and belonging. Explore clothing and accessories from the Through My Eyes and PAUSE collections for individuals, families, and supporters.

Contact ARK Advocacy

Interested in IEP planning, meeting advocacy, or follow-up support? Share a brief description of the support you’re seeking. Please omit identifying student information.

Email: arkadvocacyconsulting@gmail.com

Phone: 310-565-3664