You rip open the decision letter.

There it is, “out of compliance.”
Finally. You fought for this. You won.
 

But then you keep reading… and the “corrective action plan” feels like a sticky note on a sinking ship.
Your feel an immediate tension headache!

This was supposed to change everything.

If you’ve felt that whiplash victory turning into disappointment you’re not alone.

In this recent video, I sat down with special education attorney Amy Martz, who’s been a teacher, a principal, a mom of a spirited autistic child, and now a fierce advocate for families.
 

We unpack:

✏️ How to decide if a state complaint is worth filing.
 

✏️ Why “small” corrective actions can still shake the system.
 

✏️ What to do when the state refuses to investigate.
 

✏️ How to stay grounded when your mama bear wants to roar.
 

This isn’t theory. It’s the kind of behind-the-scenes, real-talk strategy that only comes from people who’ve sat on every side of the IEP table.
 

Watch the full conversation on my YouTube channel.

Click here so that you learn how to stay grounded and strategic when your mama bear instincts kick in.
 

If the video has you thinking, ‘Okay… but how do I actually do this? 
 The State Complaint – Tactical Edition walks you through every step, from spotting a violation to asking for remedies that stick.  Click here to download the Guide.

This Guide gives you:

💥The 3 quick questions that tell you if you have a solid case.

💥 The R-F-E-R Framework for writing a complaint that gets attention.

💥 Exactly what to do if your state refuses to investigate.

💥 Ways to turn even a “small” win into lasting leverage—for you and other families.

💥 No jargon. No guesswork. Just the steps to build a record the district can’t bury.

Click here to download the Guide so that you’ll know exactly what to write and attach, no more guessing what counts as evidence.

Because a well-written state complaint isn’t just a document it’s a lever for change.

Take time to Ponder: A state complaint isn’t just about your child. It can quietly ripple out to other families, even when the corrective action feels small. What might shift in the bigger system if more parents used this tool?

Ask yourself: If I file a state complaint, am I looking only for immediate results for my child, or am I also willing to plant seeds for long-term change?

Do: Download the Guide: The State Complaint – Tactical Edition so that you can turn a frustrating “nothing’s changing” moment into documented leverage the school can’t ignore.

Your voice matters, even when the system tries to make it feel small!