Special Education Advocacy and IEP Support for Families Nationwide

Helping families navigate IEPs and 504 plans with clarity, compassion, and proven expertise.

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Every family’s needs are different. Our services meet you where you are — from reviewing evaluations to representing you at IEP meetings.

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Direct Advocacy & Consulting

Strategic support and real-time representation at IEP, 504, and transition meetings—so your child gets what they need to succeed.

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Document Review

Expert analysis of IEPs, evaluations, and referrals to uncover gaps, inconsistencies, or overlooked supports your child may need.

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Parent Empowerment

One-on-one coaching to help you become a confident, informed advocate—equipped to navigate the special education process with clarity.

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Mediation Support

Skilled mediation support to help families resolve conflicts with schools collaboratively, ensuring student needs are prioritized and agreements are clear, fair, and actionable.

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Empower Your Child’s Educational Journey Now

With over 25 years of leadership in special education — from teacher to district director overseeing services for 10,000+ students — Phil brings unmatched insight into how schools operate. At Sage, he now uses that insider knowledge to stand beside families and ensure every child is seen, heard, and supported.

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Advocacy That Gets It Right the First Time

Our mission is to ensure that students’ rights under IDEA are upheld, defended, and championed. Through our experienced, individualized special education advocacy, we will safeguard and protect your student’s right to a Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE).

1000+

IEP meetings attended across diverse settings

200+

Families supported

30+

Formal mediations with school districts

20+

Experience with OCR & state complaints

  • Inside Knowledge

    He knows so much about special education and the inner workings of the District… Beat them to it every time.
    Parent
    Georgia

  • Confident Guidance

    When it was time for us to go through the process as parents— we were lost, anxious, and overwhelmed… Calling Phil was the best thing we ever did.
    Educator & Parent
    California

  • Exceptional Results

    From our first phone conversation, I knew we made the right decision… To say we are satisfied with the results he has produced for our son is an understatement.
    Parent
    Georgia

  • Relentless

    Phillip is more than just an advocate – he’s our hero… He’s fighting for their future.
    Parent
    Florida

  • Strong Voice

    Just amazing. Knows what to say and how to get the school to listen. He made our child’s voice heard.
    Parent
    California

  • Reliable

    We were lost until we brought Phil on board… His follow-through is remarkable.
    Parent
    Ohio

  • Collaborative

    This is how working with an advocate should be! Collaborative, polite, professional, and student-focused!!
    Teacher
    Colorado

  • Prepared

    Phil is part of our family and makes sure we are fully prepared for every meeting… The best our IEP has ever been.
    Parent
    Oregon

  • Invaluable Experience

    Phil is the collaborative and knowledgeable advocate we have ever worked with. His experience on both sides is invaluable.
    Director of Special Education
    Colorado

  • Michael Jordan of Advocates

    Phil always keeps the student’s needs in the forefront. He’s the Michael Jordan of advocates.
    Teacher
    Colorado

  • Best out There

    Best advocate I’ve worked with.
    State Mediator
    Eastern State

  • Mediation Success

    Phil understands the system and was the easiest advocate to work with, all while being clear and focused.
    State Mediator
    Midwest State

  • Missing Piece

    We had no idea what were missing until we started working with Phil.
    New York
    Parent

Decades of Experience in Special Education Advocacy and Practice

Expertly Qualified

Proven Experience

  • Director of Special Education
  • Teacher
  • Principal
  • Special Education Law (IDEA)
  • Director of Special Education, Instruction and School Support
  • Senior Manager of Special Education, Elementary and Autism Team
  • Special Education Instructional Specialist
  • College admissions advisory board
  • Disabilities Coordinator
  • Juvenile Justice
  • ECE to Out-of-District
  • Parent

What Sets Us Apart

  • Accommodations Expert
  • Trauma-Informed
  • Ability to Simplify the Complex
  • Mediate and Negotiate
  • Finds Solutions to Barriers
  • IEP Analysis, Process & Procedures
  • Generate Success Out of Conflict
  • Solutions Driven
  • Thrives on Complicated
  • Successful Communicator
  • Exceptional Listener
  • Highly Personalized Support

You don’t have to face the school system alone. Whether you’re preparing for your first IEP meeting or in the middle of a difficult dispute, Sage provides the clarity, confidence, and advocacy your family deserves.