<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Talk To My Advocate]]></title><description><![CDATA[I provide personalized, independent student advocacy services to help families better understand and navigate their child’s educational journey. I know that IEPs, 504 Plans, assessments, school meetings, and educational decisions can often feel overwhelming, and my goal is to make the process clearer and help parents feel informed, prepared, and confident when advocating for their child.

I work directly with families to understand their concerns, review their child’s educational records and plans, identify areas that may need additional attention, and develop a strategy based on the individual needs of their student.

My services include parent strategy sessions, IEP and 504 Plan reviews, educational records and assessment reviews, preparation for school meetings, IEP and 504 meeting advocacy, and ongoing family support.

I believe every student is unique, which is why I take a personalized approach with every family I support. Rather than simply telling parents what to ask for, I help them understand their child’s educational needs, their options, and how to become informed and active participants in the decision-making process.

My goal is to help families feel heard, supported, and better equipped to collaborate with their child’s educational team while keeping the student’s individual needs at the center of every conversation.]]></description><link>https://www.talktomyadvocate.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:10:48 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.talktomyadvocate.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Helping Families Find Their Voice: My Journey as a Student Advocate]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hello, I’m Karina, and welcome to TalkToMyAdvocate. For years, one of the most rewarding parts of my work has been helping families throughout the Los Angeles County area navigate the often complicated process of securing the educational resources and support their children need to succeed. As a parent, walking into an IEP or 504 meeting can sometimes feel overwhelming. There are evaluations to understand, goals to review, accommodations to consider, services to discuss, and terminology that...]]></description><link>https://www.talktomyadvocate.com/post/copy-of-helping-families-find-their-voice-my-journey-as-a-student-advocate</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a85db0d0c4e421263842539</guid><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 16:34:28 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>karina1700</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>