Special Education Mentor Program

Your child’s needs are unique. Your support should be, too. Partners in PROMISE’s SPED Mentor program offers up to four hours of free, 1:1 support tailored to your military family’s special education journey.

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What is the SPED Mentor Program?

You don’t have to figure out special education alone. Partners in PROMISE’s SPED Mentor Program offers one-on-one support to help military families understand their child’s IEP, prepare for school meetings, and navigate school changes during a PCS. Your mentor helps you make sense of your options and take the next step.

Our mentors are military spouses with lived experience raising children with disabilities and navigating the special education system. Every mentor receives COPAA 1.0 training in special education advocacy. They bring practical knowledge and personal understanding—so you can feel supported, heard, and more confident advocating for your child.

Up to 4 hours of individualized support

FREE for military-connected families

Guidance on what to ask and how to ask it

Understand your child's special education rights

Leave with clear next steps

How It Works

1

Complete the intake form

Share your family’s needs and concerns about your child’s education

2

Connect with a Mentor

An assigned mentor will email you to schedule a phone or online consultation.

3

Receive guidance and resources

Review your child’s IEP, discuss challenges, and receive personalized resources and clear next steps.

4

Follow-up as needed

Schedule another consultation after a school meeting or when new questions arise.

Who It's For

The SPED Mentor Program serves military-connected families across all six branches: Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Space Force, and Coast Guard.

Support is available to active duty, retired, National Guard, and Reserve families. Wherever a family is in their military journey, our mentors offer understanding and guidance rooted in shared experience.

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What Mentors Can Help With

Understanding IEPs and 504 plans

Preparing for school meetings

Navigating special education evaluations

Addressing concerns about services or progress

Planning for school transitions and PCS moves

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I would like to keep communication open with PIP as we navigate new school systems, etc. We were lost with this move until we talked with PIP and received some great information. Our child has been in excelling in the last 3 weeks since we talked with PIP.

- Special Education Mentor Program participant