Special Education Parent’s Advocacy Link LLC was founded by advocate Marilyn McClure. Marilyn’s background includes:
- BS Secondary Education. K-12 certification in Missouri
- Trained parents on IEP process statewide in Missouri
- Independent Paralegal credential: CRP
- Legal Assistant Certificate Program completion, Missouri Western State College
- worked for law firm representing parents in IDEA matters
- taught Middle School Art in both public and private schools
- currently listed on MODESE hearing officer list who serve on IDEA due process panels (do a google search for more info)
- former parent policy partner MO DMH at KC Regional Center
- MODESE-trained IEP facilitator
Parents direct the advocate. We are not attorneys, and do not give advice. Since we do not represent a parent, we can go to mediation with a parent under the IDEA. Animosity by the school may be less when a parent appears with a non-attorney advocate.
