Purchase a Book. Support a Family.
Our books and tools are designed to help families walk into IEP and 504 meetings with more confidence, clearer questions, and a better system for organizing their thoughts.
When you purchase a book, you are not just buying a resource for yourself. You are also helping Bridges 2 Advocacy continue providing parent education, low-cost support, and scholarship advocacy for families who need help getting started.
$19.99-$24.99
• Provides advocacy support to families who cannot afford private services.
• Offers community trainings on IEPs, 504 plans, behavior, and parent rights.
• Uses scholarship funds to help families bring an advocate to the table when it matters most.
When you buy this book, you invest in your own child AND help another family who is walking the same IEP journey.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this book provide legal advice or replace the services of an advocate or attorney?
No. This book is not intended as legal advice and should not be used as a substitute for the services of an advocate or attorney. It provides you with information, tools, and language to help you understand the process, organize your thoughts, and take the next step with confidence.
Is this a digital book or a printed book?
Hot Mess to Head of the Table Parent Edition is offered in two separate formats: a digital download and a printed book. On this page, you can choose which version to purchase, or buy both. The digital edition is delivered as an e-pub file you can read on your phone, tablet, or computer. The print edition is a physical book that will be shipped to you. Each format is a separate purchase.
I am brand new to IEPs and 504 plans. Will this be too advanced?
This Parent Edition begins at the start of the IEP journey and explains key terms in clear language. It is written with new families in mind and also includes tools that seasoned parents and advocates can use for documentation and planning.
Why is this book different?
What makes this book different from other advocacy guides:
• Written by a former teacher and experienced special education advocate who sits in IEP meetings every week with families.
• Speaks to you as a parent, not as a lawyer or a school administrator.
• Gives you real language and real examples, not just theory.
• Designed so you can grab a script or checklist on your phone in the parking lot before the meeting.
What's inside Hot Mess to Head of the Table?
Inside, you will find:
• Plain language breakdown of IEP and 504 basics so you know what the school is supposed to do.
• Step-by-step checklists for preparing before, during, and after meetings.
• Question banks you can use word-for-word when you do not know what to say.
• Email templates for requesting evaluations, data, IEP changes, and follow-up.
• Real talk sidebars that tell you what is really happening behind the scenes and how to respond.
• Space to reflect, plan, and track your own child’s story.
Example topics include:
• How to request a full and comprehensive evaluation
• Understanding present levels, goals, and services
• Accommodations versus modifications
• What to do when your child is not making progress
• Behavior, discipline, and manifestation meetings
• How to keep things collaborative while still holding the school accountable
