Michelle McGowan
I have dedicated the past 20+ years to advocating for students with disabilities. Through continued commitment to professional development and growth I have become a leader in the field of special education advocacy. I am an enthusiastic Special Education Advocate with passion for supporting the unique educational needs of students with Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia, Emotional Disturbance and Intellectual Impairment. And I look forward to taking my more than 20 years experience an applying it to the IF program to help my clients get the most for their budget.
Services Provided
- Individual Program Plan (IPP)
- Ongoing Independent Facilitation
- Spending Plan Development
- Person Centered Plan (PCP) Development
Regional Centers
- Frank Lanterman
- Orange County
- San Diego
- Valley Mountain
- Tri Counties
Languages Supported
- English
Qualifications, training and certificates
SELAS Program
University of San Diego, San Diego, CA
Education Law
Completed professional development in Special Education Law
ISEA Program
William And Mary Law School, Williamsburg, VA,
Special Education Law
SEAT 2.0
COPAA - Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates
Special Education Law
This was an intense year long program followed by a practicum in a law office working with Special Education Attorneys.
SEAT Advanced Training
COPAA - Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates
Special Education Law, 02/2021
This training focused on mediation and due process for special education matter.
BREN Program
San Joaquin College of Law, Clovis, CA,
Special Education Law, 11/2020
This program focused on the IDEA and the California Education Code
Independent facilitator trained: