Your child’s IEP shouldn’t disappear every time you PCS.
Advocating for educational success for military and public-school students around the globe — virtual IEP and 504 advocacy that travels with your family, wherever orders send you.
A complex web of law
Special education sits on a foundation of federal and state law, heavily shaped by case law. An advocate is the conduit between a parent and the bureaucracy of a school system.
An intimidating table
The IEP table doesn’t have to be intimidating. With support, you can remove the fear and anxiety from the process and focus on what matters — your child.
A voice that’s heard
An advocate keeps your voice heard even when emotions run high, and stays focused on getting your child the appropriate education they deserve.
PCS moves and your child’s IEP
When you receive PCS orders, your child’s IEP follows — with a catch. Under IDEA 2004, the receiving school must provide “comparable services,” but that’s often where the fight begins. Schools frequently downgrade services, delay new IEP meetings, or claim they need to re-evaluate from scratch.
For a child with dyslexia or ADHD, even a short service gap can mean months of lost ground in reading intervention.
The Dyslexia Life specializes in PCS IEP support for military families — in public schools, DoDEA/DoWEA schools, and private schools worldwide. Whether you’re PCSing from Georgia to Hawaii, transferring from a DoDEA school to a public district, or advocating from overseas, we provide virtual advocacy that travels with you.
can be enough time for a service gap to cause real, lasting setbacks in reading intervention for a child with dyslexia or ADHD.
is the word schools lean on — and where advocacy makes the difference between services that continue and services that quietly disappear.
Our services include
Dyslexia Advocacy
Support for students with reading challenges, grounded in evidence-based instruction.
IEP Advocacy
Support during IEP meetings to ensure appropriate goals, services, and accommodations.
504 Advocacy
Advocacy for students who need protections and supports through a 504 Plan.
Special Education Advocate Support
A steady partner for parents navigating complex school systems.
Reading Support & Intervention Guidance
Guidance aligned with evidence-based reading instruction.
School & Placement Guidance
Help choosing the right private schools, colleges, and learning environments for students with dyslexia, ADHD, and learning disabilities.
Based in Atlanta, Georgia and San Diego, CA — supporting families everywhere.
California · Georgia · Hawaii · Nevada · North Carolina · Virginia · Washington · DoDEA / DoWEA Worldwide
Empathy, plus credentials, legal knowledge, and strategy.
Special education is a complex web of federal and state law — IDEA, Section 504, and years of case law. I know how to read an IEP, spot what’s missing, ask the right questions, and advocate firmly and calmly on your child’s behalf.
BSBA in Finance — University of Denver
Graduate-Level Paralegal Degree — University of San Diego
Special Education Law Certificate — University of San Diego
Georgia Parent Volunteer — Decoding Dyslexia Military
Military Liaison — Decoding Dyslexia Georgia
Founder, The Dyslexia Life (est. 2019)
25+ years in the military community
FAQ
Can an IEP advocate help with DoDEA/DoWEA schools?
Yes. We provide special education guidance to families in DoDEA/DoWEA schools and assist with transitions into public or private schools.
Do you attend IEP meetings virtually?
Yes. Our virtual IEP advocacy allows us to support military families anywhere in the world, ensuring access to essential dyslexia resources.
Can you help with both IEPs and 504 Plans?
Yes. We offer comprehensive IEP advocacy and 504 advocacy tailored to your child’s needs.
What qualifications do you have to address our special education needs?
A graduate-level paralegal degree and a Special Education Law Certificate, both from the University of San Diego. I’ve sat at the IEP table as a parent since 2006, and I’ve worked with military and non-military families with dyslexic children since 2019.
Hilary Reese
When my daughter was three, I knew something was different. Getting her the right evaluations, IEP, and interventions took years — in a system not designed to make it easy. She’s now a thriving college student at Auburn University. That fight is why I built The Dyslexia Life, and why I now sit at the IEP table for other families, too.
“When you know better, you do better.” — Maya Angelou
Need help with your child’s IEP or 504?
Let’s talk through what’s happening and what your family’s options are — no pressure, just clarity.
Book a CallSpecial Education Advocate · The Dyslexia Life
hilarybreese@gmail.com · 404-987-7658
Atlanta, GA & San Diego, CA · Serving families nationwide + DoDEA/DoWEA worldwide
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