I work side by side with you to help you advocate for your child in the IEP meeting! You can rest easily knowing that your concerns will be heard and addressed. I will make SURE that you understand every step in this process so you can move forward with confidence.
We will work together at your comfort level. I can coach you behind the scenes, or I can be in the meeting with you to advocate for your child.
Coaching session with Kim Kizito (The IEP Strategist) to review all your documentation and your concerns, then we’ll create strategies for approaching your next meeting, asking for more specific goals, new accommodations and/or modifications.
The IEP Strategist will attend IEP or 504 meetings with you.
Ask me anything! I will provide you with a detailed video answer along with any links to help you understand what I am explaining. Typically, you will receive your answer within 72 hours.
I pride myself on knowing how to navigate the process. I can teach you how. Or I can do it for you. You decide.
You want to learn how to advocate for your child without having an advocate at your meeting.
You want an advocate beside you because you’re not sure you can do this alone.
You'd like to have your child evaluated for special education services but the school disagrees.
Your child isn't making progress on their IEP and you need an advocate to help.
You've got a stack of documents that you need help understanding.
Helping you is my passion! Allow me to serve you!
I’ve had the pleasure of working with hundreds of parents, teachers, service providers and administrators. This is some of my favorite feedback.
If ever I needed anyone to advocate for one of my children, Kim Kizito would be my first choice. I have seen her in action at IEP meetings over the years and she presents a wealth of knowledge on resources, laws, diagnoses, services, and kids in general.
We were referred to Kim based on her many years of experience successfully guiding families through the IEP and/or 504 Process. Kim was like a compass who expertly and lovingly guided us throughout every step of the process!
Kim had an answer and guidance for me in what seemed to be mere moments (and navigated state-specific protocol with a natural ease or possibly magic), and now the family and their lovely child are on their way to a supportive learning environment.
You've got questions, I've got answers.
People always ask me how to request an evaluation for their child. Now you can take this sample letter for FREE and use it to serve as an example to write your own. I hope this helps!
I’m Kim Kizito. I became an IEP Strategist in 2008 when I realized that no one was giving me any concrete information about how the school was going to help my autistic daughter.
Why was I being told that I was an equal part of an IEP team, yet I felt like there was some secret in the room that everyone knew BUT me? I decided that I needed to figure this entire process out or someone else would be making decisions for me. From that point on, I took the bull by the horns and learned the process in Virginia. Then, I moved to South Carolina and learned the process there.
I also worked for a nonprofit (South Carolina Autism Society) to help families and schools. I took advantage of all the resources I could. I began helping other families who didn’t have time, or didn’t understand the process. I have attended countless IEP, 504, eligibility, and regular school meetings with parents who were just like me and wanted someone on their side. But because of the way I work with the parents AND the schools, I have been hugged by school principals for making the process painless. I have been asked to speak on the district level, at teacher workday meetings and the like to talk about various topics.
I have a Masters Degree in Education. Prior to working in this field, I spent years in Corporate America as a Corporate Trainer where I designed, developed and delivered customized training for the companies I worked for. I DO THIS. Believe me…NO ONE knows your child like you do. And NO ONE will advocate for them harder than you will. Let's work together AND get the results you want, AND the peace that comes when you realize you can get what you want AND work WITH the school to be on your side.