COHASSET, MA
Educational Consulting & Advocacy Services for Families
Lost at Sea? Find Your Anchor.
Setting Your Course for Educational Success
When your child’s school journey feels uncertain you don’t have to navigate it alone. Anchor Family Advocacy provides expert educational consulting and advocacy services to help families chart a clear course through academic or behavioral challenges, IEP/504 planning, and school choice decisions—all with a focus on finding the learning environment where each child can thrive. With compassion, expertise, and lived experience, we partner with families to ensure every child has the support they need to succeed and to ease the stress of navigating unfamiliar waters.
Charting the Right Path for Your Child
Every child’s educational journey is unique. At Anchor Family Advocacy, we meet families where they are—providing clarity, confidence, and support. Our core services include:
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Helping families address learning, behavioral, or engagement challenges by collaborating with schools, understanding supports, and identifying the learning environment where each child can thrive.
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Guidance through the complexities of Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) and 504 Plans—ensuring your child receives the special education services and supports they deserve.
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Helping families explore educational pathways, research schools, and make informed decisions about the best fit for their child’s needs and goals.
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Immediate, compassionate support when challenges arise, offering practical solutions and a steady hand through uncertainty.
Free 30-Minute Navigation Consultation:
When the educational waters get rough, every family needs someone to help chart the course. I offer a complimentary 30-minute consultation to help you find your bearings and determine if advocacy support is right for your child's journey. No obligation, no pressure—just honest guidance from someone who knows these waters well.
Recognizing Signs that Your Child Needs Support
You don’t need to wait for a crisis to seek educational advocacy—support can make a difference at any stage. Anchor Family Advocacy helps when:
Your child is struggling academically, emotionally, or behaviorally despite support at school.
You’re navigating IEPs, 504 plans, or complex special education services and need a knowledgeable guide.
You’re exploring school choice decisions and want expert research and recommendations.
You feel unheard in meetings or overwhelmed by paperwork and processes.
You know “something isn’t right” and want help finding the way forward.
Did you know?
915,000
Over 915,000 students are enrolled in Massachusetts public schools.
Over 170,000 students in Massachusetts have IEPs or 504 Plans—and many more likely qualify but don’t yet have formal support in place.
In Fiscal Year 2024, 14,326 proposed IEPs were formally rejected in Massachusetts—a 14% increase from the previous year.
With advocacy, families gain not only better outcomes for their children but also peace of mind knowing they’re not navigating these waters alone.
Meet the Advocate Behind the Anchor
As both a parent of neurodiverse children and a seasoned educator, Brie Casey understands the challenges families face when the school system feels overwhelming. With 17+ years in general and special education, she brings unique insight, empathy, and proven expertise.
Learn more about Brie’s story and what makes her approach different.
Why Choose Anchor Family Advocacy?
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Experience You Can Trust
With 17+ years teaching in both general and special education, plus personal experience advocating for her own neurodiverse children, Brie understands the system from all angles.
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Steady Support
Whether you're just starting your advocacy journey or facing a crisis, Brie provides the stability and direction families need during challenging times.
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True Partnership
Brie doesn’t just advocate for your family, she works with you, ensuring you have the knowledge and tools to continue advocating confidently.
