“Carol knows firsthand the difficulties and frustrations facing families as they try and navigate the complex system of special education. It can be a very painful, disheartening experience and without someone on your side who understands your child’s rights and the law, it can become overwhelming and ultimately the child will lose out. I have watched Carol turn her pain into a passion and her difficulty into a mission to help other families and children. She has put in endless hours educating herself and has worked to gain the experience and knowledge to help children and families. An advocate is an invaluable resource for parents trying to navigate the world of special education.”

Carol Silva has worked with me for the last four years, guiding me through the twists and turns of the arduous IEP process. She is responsive, thorough, and well-versed in parent coaching. It is necessary these days to seek council for school navigation, as public schools are sensitive to their budgets, and Carol stays on top of the child's rights and helps the family keep the IEP accurate and meaningful.

It’s never too EARLY to hire an advocate! For years, we educated ourselves but still left most of our IEP meetings frustrated. Some school years were good, some were ok but by the time my son reached middle school I wanted to scream! We needed help! >From our first phone conversation, I knew Carol was going to help change our son’s future. Carol was so patient listening to my concerns, offering advice and suggestions. I felt validated, heard, and knew we needed her on our TEAM! Without Carol’s expertise my son would not be where he is today. It’s never too LATE to hire her!