Michelle Lin, Educational Advocate

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Michelle Lin, Educational Advocate

As the founder of Summit Advocacy and Coaching, I help families navigate the special education journey with clarity, confidence, and compassion.

Serving families across New England & beyond. At Summit Advocacy & Coaching, I empower families to navigate the special education process with confidence, and clarity. As a special needs mom and a professional with a background in counseling and public education, I bring both personal understanding and professional expertise to every family I support. I know firsthand how overwhelming it can feel to advocate for your child—because I’ve been there too. My mission is to make advocacy approachable, effective, and empowering, so you never have to face this journey alone. It would be my honor to walk beside you, helping you advocate successfully and ensure your child’s needs are truly understood and supported.

09/22/2026

💛 You don't have to navigate special education alone.

If you're feeling overwhelmed by IEP meetings, evaluations, school communication, or concerns about your child's services, I'm here to help.

I'm Michelle, the founder of Summit Advocacy & Coaching, a special education advocacy practice serving families in NH, VT, and MA.

As both a special education advocate and a parent of a child with complex disabilities, I understand how exhausting it can be to navigate these systems while managing everything else that comes with parenting a child with additional needs.

My goal is to take some of that weight off your shoulders. Whether you need help reviewing an IEP, preparing for a meeting, understanding your child's rights, or advocating for appropriate services and placement, I can help you navigate the process with greater clarity and confidence.

✨ I'm currently accepting new clients!

I always begin with a FREE 30-minute consultation to learn about your child, hear your concerns, and discuss how I can help.

📍 Serving NH, VT & MA

🌐 summitadvocacyandcoaching.com

Supporting families, every step of the way.

05/12/2026

✨I’m so grateful. Thank you for trusting me to support your family through the IEP process!

Supporting families, every step of the way. ⛰️

Book a free consultation at summitadvocacyandcoaching.com

04/12/2026

I had the opportunity to attend a resource fair today for Deaf/HH families here in NH and connect with some incredible parents and professionals.

Events like this are such a powerful reminder that no family should have to navigate special education alone.

Whether you’re early in the process or feeling stuck in it, there are supports and strategies that can make a meaningful difference.

I’m so grateful for the conversations today and the connections made 🤍

If you’re navigating IEPs, eligibility, evaluations, and need advocacy support, feel free to reach out anytime.

— Michelle
Summit Advocacy & Coaching

02/12/2026

🛑 and think before you sign that consent! When it comes to IEP eligibility evaluations or re-evaluations it’s important to understand what areas of disability are being evaluated- and to be sure the areas you are concerned about are covered in the testing. If you’re unsure what the school is proposing and need an advocate to guide you through the special education process, reach out to Summit Advocacy & Coaching.

02/04/2026

If you’ve been wondering whether your child’s IEP is actually working…
here are 5 red flags every parent should know 👇

1️⃣ Minimal or no progress on goals
If goals stay the same year after year with no real progress, that’s not “steady growth.” That’s a problem.

2️⃣ Increasing behavior challenges
Behavior is communication. When behavior escalates, it often means the supports don’t match your child’s needs.

3️⃣ Services aren’t being delivered consistently
When minutes are missed, changed, or quietly reduced, your child is losing access to FAPE.

4️⃣ Accommodations aren’t being followed
If accommodations exist on paper but not in the classroom, that’s a compliance issue.

5️⃣ Your child dreads school… or you do
That’s your gut talking — and it’s usually right.

✨ Save this for your next IEP meeting.
If this resonates and you want a second set of eyes on your child’s IEP, 📩 DM me or visit the 🔗 link in my bio to learn how I can support you.

01/30/2026

If this resonates with you and you want support navigating the IEP process, reach out.

DM me or visit my website to learn more.
educationrights iepsupport

01/27/2026

✨There are a few things every parent deserves to know before walking into an IEP meeting.

• You are not required to decide in the meeting. You can pause, review, and think things through.
• Verbal explanations fade. Written data and documentation create clarity and protection.
• Preparation changes the entire dynamic. When you’re calm and informed, the tone of the meeting shifts.

IEP meetings don’t have to feel rushed, confusing, or overwhelming.
And you don’t have to figure it out alone.

Save this for your next meeting.
If you’d like support preparing or reviewing an IEP, DM me or visit my website linked in bio to learn how I can support you

01/21/2026

✨What does an educational advocate do?

I support families navigating special education by reviewing IEPs and 504 plans, helping parents prepare for meetings, explaining special education rights, and building long-term advocacy strategies — not just reacting in crisis moments.

I also understand this work on a personal level, which informs how I support families with clarity, empathy, and strategy — without adding to the overwhelm.

If you’re looking for IEP support, meeting preparation, or guidance through special education decisions, I offer individualized advocacy and parent coaching.

📩 DM me or visit my website (link in bio) to learn more.

01/19/2026

✨ Hi, I’m Michelle — an educational advocate and special-needs parent who helps families move toward clearer plans and better outcomes in special education.

I support parents who feel overwhelmed, unheard, or unsure how to navigate the IEP process — especially when the stakes are high and emotions are real.

Through both my professional work and my own family’s journey, I’ve spent years advocating, preparing families for meetings, clarifying options, and helping teams slow down and refocus on what actually matters: the student.

And I’ve seen how the right preparation and support can completely change the direction of a plan.

Whether you’re just starting out, stuck in a cycle of meetings that go nowhere, or trying to figure out your next move — you don’t have to do this alone.

This space is for:
📌 clear guidance
📌 practical tools
📌 honest conversations
📌 and support that actually helps

🤍 If you’re feeling stuck, unsure what to do next, or need a clearer plan, send me a DM or visit my website to learn how I can support you.
I’m glad you’re here!
Follow along for IEP tips, advocacy insight, and resources to help you feel more confident every step of the way.

12/09/2025

✨ Welcome to Summit Advocacy & Coaching ✨
I’m Michelle, an educational advocate and parent coach supporting families across NH, MA, VT and beyond. I help parents navigate IEPs, 504 plans, evaluations, and the entire special education journey with clarity and confidence.

I know how heavy the mental load can be when you’re fighting for your child’s needs — you don’t have to carry it alone.

If you’re looking for guidance, support, or a partner on this journey, you’re in the right place.
📩 DM anytime to get started.

Address

Concord, NH
03301, 03302, 03303, 03305

Website

http://www.summitadvocacyandcoaching.com/

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