SPECIAL EDUCATION
CONSULTANT & ADVOCATE
Helping Parents Navigate Special
Education With Confidence
- Austin, Texas
SPECIAL EDUCATION
CONSULTANT & ADVOCATE
Helping Parents Navigate Special
Education With Confidence
- Austin, Texas




Hi everyone! I’m Dr. Debra Harper 🤍🌿
With 20+ years in education, I’m passionate about helping parents feel informed, supported, and confident when navigating special education. My goal is simple: to work alongside you and help your child get the support they deserve.

“Dr. Harper helped me finally understand my daughter’s IEP and worked with the ARD team to get exactly what she needed.”
— B.M.

“I can finally breathe knowing my son is getting what he needs. Dr. Harper helped him get the services he needed.”
— S.G.

“I thought my son’s special education services were hopeless. Dr. Harper helped me understand how to work with the school and gave me hope.”
— S.P.

“Dr. Harper lowered my stress and helped me feel confident working with my daughter’s teacher and ARD committee.”
— S.E.

“Dr. Harper made us feel like old friends from the very beginning. She was supportive, easy to talk to, and worth every mile we drove.”
— S.J.

“Dr. Harper turned a huge source of stress into a wonderful IEP for my son and helped us build a great relationship with the school.”
— J.L.
Still have questions? Email us at drharper@harperadvocacy.com
Helping parents understand the special education process and confidently advocate for their child.
If you feel unsure, overwhelmed, or need support navigating the process, an advocate can help.
An ARD meeting brings parents and school staff together to develop and review a student’s educational plan.
Yes. Dr. Harper can provide support before and during ARD meetings.
Simply fill out the contact form to connect with Dr. Harper.
drharper@harperadvocacy.com
Dr. Harper