Kim helps tremendously. I was lost and being bullied by the school system, but now I don’t feel like I’m alone, and my kids are able to have the education they need and deserve. If you are thinking of hiring an advocate, do it!!! You will not regret a single moment. Not only will you have the support your family needs, but she really does become a part of your family. It’s a blessing, and I will never go back.

My child’s IEP that was in place did not support any needs, and the school wasn’t accommodating him, but punishing him. With Kim, we learned more about the process and what we can request from our school, and what the IEP should look like to be effective for our son’s needs. Without Kim’s advocacy, we would never be able to understand what legal rights our child had and how the school could better support our son’s special needs.

Kim has been amazing in supporting my family through the IEP process. She is very knowledgeable and always kind yet assertive in every meeting. Although my situation has come to be a long navigated process, she has always maintained professionalism, communication, and preparedness in every meeting. She continues to bring the proper attention to my child’s case to make sure the district doesn’t continue to fail my child’s needs for success in their education. I am thankful I found her; she helps make the process mentally for me a little less stressful. Thank you, Kim

Kim is amazing at what she does. She makes sure to understand each one of her clients needs and what is needed for them to be successful in the educational setting. She is always willing to explain each and everything in the IEP that us parents don’t understand or know. She has been an amazing advocate for my sons. Couldn’t have done it without her support!!

My husband and I hired Kimberly Ward Advocacy to help us resolve a standoff between the school division where my son attends school and us as parents. The school division was denying our son his right to a Free Appropriate Public Education. The school division gave our son excessive punishments for behaviors that were related to his medical diagnosis of ADHD which resulted with MDR meetings and the denial of Special Education services.  The school division created behavior plans that we were given no input into. Ms. Ward stood beside us at each meeting making sure federal and state regulations were followed.   Ms. Ward thoroughly prepared herself for all meetings. Ms. Ward has a complete understanding of the regulations.   We are grateful for her services and the time she spent with us and are sure we will continue using her services as our son continues his adventure through the high school years.

Mrs. Kim is amazing. My son Damian was diagnosed with adhd in kindergarten. She taught me throughout the years how to be my child’s voice & advocate for him. She helped me find resources in my state and town for him at school. With her help I was able to get him an IEP plan along with other resources including counseling to teach us both about his diagnosis and different things we could do to help him. I am forever thankful for her! She is amazing with our youth!

I first met Kim when she was working with our Daughter. Our daughter had come to a new school district mid year due to a military move and we were unsure how she would handle the change. Kim was a part of her team from 7th grade till the time she graduated HighSchool. Kim is an exceptional IEP advocate and quite inspirational and an ethical human being. Her vast knowledge and special education expertise are only rivaled by her compassion & perspective in what is truly best for your child. Kim always asked relevant and appropriate questions, gave me options and examples that we might what to try for our daughter. She knew what our daughter needed and ALWAYS put her first! She always had a way to help everyone navigate the waters and understand how our daughter learns. She never gave up on her and never let the team, teachers or school give up on her either. Thank you, Kim, for the impact you have made on my family and countless others!

Kim was a light in a dark tunnel. Our daughter had just been diagnosed and we were in the midst of setting up her first IEP. It kind of felt like a what now moment, and we weren’t exactly sure the best way to advocate for our little girl. Kim took the time to go through her IEP, explain to us how the process works, and she made sure we understood how our daughter’s services would work. Kim calmed our nerves, walked us through the process, and encouraged us. Our daughter is now a well adjusted high schooler who knows she is so much more than a diagnosis. Thank you Kim!

I have worked with Kim both professionally as a colleague and personally as a mom to a daughter with DS. She puts the student first and displays compassion with both the client and their parents. Kim has experience with a variety of situations and works thoroughly and efficiently to resolve concerns. She is very knowledgeable when it comes to SPED regulations and can advocate effectively for your student to achieve success!

Mrs. Ward has made a huge impact on my family for the past 6 years. She has a way of making us feel at ease during the challenging moments while advocating for the needs of my son so he could thrive in school emotionally and mentally.