Still spinning from that school meeting?

Or maybe you just found out your child needs an IEP—and you don’t even know what to ask for.

Maybe the school said your child isn’t meeting goals. Or they casually mentioned summer school… again. Or worse: that retention is “on the table.”

If you’re wondering “What do I do next?”—you’re in the right place.

What’s a Rescue Strategy Session?

A 1:1 power session with me, Genie Dawkins—special education strategist and founder of The Parenting Cipher.

In just 60 minutes, we:

✅ Decode what the school really said

✅ Clarify what rights you have (yes, even right now)

✅ Map your next 2–3 steps with confidence

✅ Draft what you need to say, write, or request—right then and there

You’ll walk away with a plan that’s clear, doable, and backed by strategy.

This session is perfect for you if…

• You just got an IEP, diagnosis, or school report that left you overwhelmed
• You’re hearing terms like “retention” or “summer school” with no plan behind them
• You’re unsure how to follow up after a school meeting
• You want to be taken seriously when you advocate—but don’t know where to start
• You’re ready to stop reacting and start leading the conversation.

What You Get:

• 60-minute personalized strategy call
• Clarity on school decisions + your rights
• Customized action plan (verbal + written support templates)
• Follow-up notes with scripts you can use
• Option to upgrade for continued support

Why Work With Me

I’m not just a special education advocate—I’m a mom who’s sat in the same meetings you're facing now. I’ve felt the fear after a new diagnosis. I’ve left IEP meetings with more questions than answers. And I’ve stared at letters saying my child might be held back.

That’s why I do this work.

Over the past 25 years, I’ve helped families:

• Stop retention decisions—even at the end of the year
• Reopen IEPs that had been dismissed or denied
• Secure services schools claimed weren’t “available”
• Build summer learning plans that actually work

I bring strategy and heart. I’ve trained nationally, traveled internationally with my neurodiverse sons, and host an award-winning podcast that helps parents win—even in broken systems.

When we work together, you’ll leave with a plan, not panic.

What Parents Are Saying

"I was completely lost after our IEP meeting. Genie helped me put everything in order—and I left with a letter, a plan, and the courage to speak up. My child now has the support they needed all along."

— Parent of a 3rd Grader with Dyslexia

Let’s make sure you’re not facing this alone.

You don’t need another school year of confusion, guilt, or frustration.

Let’s create a plan that gets your child the support they deserve—starting today.

Flexible Payment Options Available- We accept Affirm for easy, affordable payments.