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Educational Advocacy Only — Not Legal Advice. SupportMyIEP provides educational advocacy guidance under IDEA and Section 504. No attorney-client relationship is created. For legal matters, consult a qualified special education attorney. Questions about a purchase? Contact us at admin@supportmyiep.com.

Educational advocacy only — not legal advice.

Special Education Advocacy

You Deserve to Walk Into Every
Meeting Prepared.

SupportMyIEP combines deep Massachusetts special education expertise with practical, parent-friendly tools — grounded in federal IDEA and Section 504 law, so parents anywhere have the tools, the language, and the confidence to advocate effectively for their child.

Your Expert Advocate

Meet Cynthia P. DeAngelis, M.Ed.

Cynthia is your first call. With over 45 years of experience in Massachusetts special education — as a teacher, Special Education Supervisor, Executive Director, and independent advocate — she brings a depth of knowledge that no app can replicate.

She has worked inside school systems, chaired hundreds of IEP Team meetings, supervised out-of-district placements, and now works exclusively on behalf of families. She knows how schools think — and how to help parents navigate that system effectively.

  • M.Ed., Lesley College — Director/Supervisor Certification
  • National SENG Award recipient — Massachusetts
  • Outstanding Educator Award, Metro Bay Area NANBPWC
  • Former Executive Director, Learning Prep School (largest independent special needs school in MA)
  • Special Education Supervisor, Winchester Public Schools
  • Commissioner, Arlington Commission on Disability (2015–2025)
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“When it’s about fighting, it becomes about winning and not about your child’s needs. Stay focused on your child!”

— Cynthia P. DeAngelis, M.Ed.

Ready to talk to an advocate?

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60-minute session · All sales are final · Educational advocacy only

What You Get

Everything a Parent Needs to Advocate Effectively

Printable Advocacy Toolkits

Step-by-step fillable PDF guides for 504 Plan preparation and Evaluation Requests.

1-on-1 Expert Consultation

Book a 60-minute consultation directly with Cynthia P. DeAngelis, M.Ed. — with 45+ years of experience. She is your first call when you need a real human in your corner.

Built Around Your Rights

Every resource, every consultation, and every toolkit is built on IDEA, Section 504, and Massachusetts 603 CMR 28.00. You will know your rights — and how to use them — before you walk into any meeting.

Knowledge That Travels With You

Whether you are at home preparing or in the school parking lot before a meeting, SupportMyIEP is on your phone. The site works on any phone, and the toolkits are printable — advocacy in your pocket.

What You Will Learn

The Knowledge That Changes Everything

Most parents walk into IEP and 504 meetings not knowing what they do not know. SupportMyIEP closes that gap — so you can participate as an equal partner in your child’s education, not as a bystander.

  • Understand what your child is legally entitled to under IDEA and Section 504
  • Know the difference between an IEP and a 504 Plan — and which one your child needs
  • Learn Massachusetts-specific timelines schools must follow (603 CMR 28.00)
  • Prepare the right questions before every team meeting
  • Understand What “Effective Progress” Means and How to Measure It
  • Know when and how to request an independent educational evaluation
  • Understand the BSEA (Bureau of Special Education Appeals) process
  • Communicate with school teams confidently and constructively

Our Team

Built by Advocates, for Families

SupportMyIEP is built and maintained by a team of Massachusetts-trained special education advocates with experience in IEP meetings, 504 planning, evaluation disputes, and BSEA proceedings. Our tools are grounded in federal IDEA and Section 504 law and reflect the stronger protections — one of the most parent-protective special education frameworks in the country.

We are non-attorney advocates. We provide educational advocacy guidance, not legal advice. For legal representation, please consult a qualified special education attorney.

Getting Started

How to Use SupportMyIEP

You do not need to be an expert to get started. Follow these 3 steps, and you will be better prepared than most parents who walk into IEP and 504 meetings.

1

Download a Toolkit

Visit the Toolkits page and download the guide that matches your situation — the 504 Plan Prep Toolkit, the Evaluation Request Toolkit, or the IEP Meeting Prep Toolkit. Print it, fill in the blanks, and use it as your roadmap.

View Toolkits

2

Prepare for Your Meeting

Use the toolkit’s meeting prep section. Write down your child’s name, current services, and your top 3 concerns. Arrive knowing your rights and your questions.

3

Book a Consultation When You Need a Human

When your situation is complex — a disagreement with the school, a denied evaluation, a placement dispute — book a 60-minute consultation with Cynthia. She will review your child’s situation, explain your options, and help you decide on the next steps. This is educational advocacy guidance, not legal advice.

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