Our Mission

At Parent Advocacy Center, our goal is the same as it's been for over 20 years, to ensure your child's right to a free and appropriate education.

Meet our Expert staff

We are a community of parents, advocates, and attorneys representing students in their educational placement process.

Beverly Foster M.Ed.

Director

Beverly graduated from the University of Laverne with a Master of Science in Special Education. She holds a California teaching credential in special education and in school administration, and has completed the Special Education Advocate Training (SEAT), receiving a certificate from Council of Parent Advocates and Attorney and is currently a member.

Carol Smart

Office Manager

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Kelly Lank

Special Ed. / 504 Advocate

David is the parent of a special needs student and has handled a broad variety of special education matters successfully in due process hearings and on appeal. He has been involved with placement and reimbursements for non-public schools, residential placements and assistive technology, as well as provision of educational services necessary for students with a variety of disabilities.

Kelly Lank

Special Ed. / 504 Advocate

David is the parent of a special needs student and has handled a broad variety of special education matters successfully in due process hearings and on appeal. He has been involved with placement and reimbursements for non-public schools, residential placements and assistive technology, as well as provision of educational services necessary for students with a variety of disabilities.

Why work with us

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