Ellen Mavriplis

Navigating the special education system can be a daunting, overwhelming task for parents. Understanding your child’s rights and securing a “free appropriate education” within the “least restrictive environment” can seem like an elusive process when you and your school district cannot agree on what should be in your child’s IEP or 504 plan. Inclusion Advocates founder and director, Ellen Mavriplis, has been advocating for children with special education needs for over twenty-five years. She is dedicated to helping parents successfully negotiate disputes with their school districts, coming to agreement on many of the tough issues inherent in today’s educational climate. She has assisted families within both public and non-public school settings, from preschool to college, and has supported students with a wide range of disabilities and educational needs. Ellen approaches special education advocacy from the perspective of a parent of a child with a disability, an experienced advocate knowledgeable of special education resources and current laws, and with the overriding goal of finding solutions that are in the best interest of your child. She undertakes each case with the passion and calm resolve that guided her through disagreements with her own son’s school district, knowing first hand the challenges that parents face and the rewards of persevering. Ellen has held leadership positions and been an active member of numerous education and disability related boards and national organizations. Her accumulated experience and training uniquely qualify her to be an effective advocate for your child.