Grit & Grace Advocacy Mentorship
You've got the passion. I've got the business strategy that works.
This isn't just mentorship. It's your step by step plan for success.
Parents will seek you out. Schools will know your name.
NICE TO MEET YOU
Hi, I'm Courtney!
For over 15 years, I’ve been in the fight—helping hundreds of families take control of their IEPs, secure the services their children deserve, and hold schools accountable.
I’m not just an advocate—I’m a Board-Certified Special Education Advocate, an IEP Coach, a Licensed Speech and Language Pathologist Assistant, and a relentless disabilities advocate.
What does this mean for you?
I turned my passion for helping families into a thriving business—and I want to show you how to do it, too.
You’ll gain access to my 15+ years of expertise and real-world experience so you can avoid the mistakes most new advocates make.
But know this:
This isn’t cookie-cutter mentorship. I’ll help you create a marketing strategy that fits your strengths and goals.
Most importantly. You’ll have me in your back pocket with weekly support and tailored guidance every step of the way.
Whether you're just starting or ready to scale, I'll help you turn your passion for advocacy into a business that not only supports your family but changes lives.
From Passion to Profession
Build Your Advocacy Business with Confidence.
This Program Is For...
- Parents who've navigated the special education maze for their own children and are ready to transform that hard-won expertise into a career helping others
- Education insiders (teachers, aides, specialists) who've seen the system's failures firsthand and want the freedom to create real change outside institutional constraints
- Career-changers with purpose looking to build a business with both meaningful impact and sustainable income in the special education space.
- Existing advocates who have the passion but need the business strategy to turn occasional advocacy into a thriving, respected practice
- You want someone in your back pocket every day (hey, that's me!) so you can ask questions, get feedback, and have a quick brainstorming session.
Brandi
I highly recommend Courtney as a public speaker, advocate, and special education educator. Her workshop was not only informative but also engaging, filled with personal stories that truly resonate.
Brinley
Courtney Burnett is simply the best. Having her involved in my child's IEP process has been invaluable. When you bring Courtney on as a member of your child's team, you add a new family member. Courtney is passionately driven to provide your child with the very best outcome.
Grit and Grace will teach you how to be a Badass Advocate and Business Owner
You’ll Receive:
- Monthly 1:1 Business Strategy Sessions- We will build a custom-built business based on your strengths and your vision
- Direct Line to Me - Weekly Voxer access for real-time guidance when you're in the trenches ($1,000 value)
- No-Fluff Special Education Training - The exact knowledge you need to win cases and change lives ($700 + value)
- Side-by-Side Support - I'll personally join you for your first 3 IEP cases, providing real-time coaching and backup when it matters most ($1,000.00 value)
- My Proven Business Plan - The exact roadmap I used to build my six-figure advocacy practice ($priceless)
The Real Game-Changer
Nothing builds confidence like having an experienced advocate right beside you in the hot seat.
When I’m there by yourself for your first three IEP cases, you'll:
- See exactly how to navigate tough conversations
- Understand the federal law of IDEA and how to use every protection to the utmost advantage.
- Learn to respond to pushback in real-time
- Walk away knowing, "I can absolutely do this on my own next time."
GET STARTED TODAY!
Grit and Grace Advocacy & Mentorship Program
Amber
Courtney gave real life examples and stories and made the presentation interactive and interesting.
She was able to answer questions on the spot.
Courtney is very approachable and a great instructor. I left the workshop feeling more confident in knowing how to advocate.
Brooke
Courtney has been our saving grace. She has become an ally and a personal support system for me. She is a real blessing to our family and got my son what he needed at school. I finally felt like I could breathe with Courtney on our team.
Daniele
Courtney has been a guiding hand in my journey to become a special education advocate. Do not be fooled by other advocate programs; Courtney is the real deal, and you will not be disappointed.
You’ll go from someone who cares deeply about special education to someone who is paid, respected, and empowered to create real change.
The Bottom Line
This is about building something that matters:
- A business that gives you financial freedom and flexibility
- A reputation that opens doors for our most vulnerable population.
- A legacy of students who got what they needed because you showed up
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From Struggling Mom to Six-Figure Special Education Advocate
Fifteen years ago, I was a newer mom—actually a really broke newer mom—trying to figure out how to pay for my child’s therapy and adaptive equipment that insurance refused to cover. Every dollar mattered. Every decision felt impossible. I didn’t set out to become a special education advocate. I set out to survive.
I had no business experience. No roadmap. Just a determination to fight for my child and a growing realization that I wasn’t alone—other parents were just as lost, overwhelmed, and desperate for help as I was.
So, I started small. Helping parents navigate their child’s IEP. Sitting beside them in meetings. Researching, learning, advocating—first for my own child, then for other families. I didn’t charge much at first—just enough to help cover the therapy bills. But the more I worked with families, the more I saw firsthand how my knowledge and experience were making a real difference. I wasn’t just another mom in the room—I became the expert who got families results.
From Passion to Profession
What started as a side hustle became a calling. I pursued training, earned my Board Certification as a Special Education Advocate, and specialized in AAC, Sensory Needs, and Neuroaffirming IEPs. I built a reputation for being the advocate who doesn’t back down—who knows the laws, the loopholes, and exactly how to get schools to listen and take action.
Word spread. Families started reaching out, not just locally but across the country. My passion turned into a business. My business turned into a six-figure advocacy practice.
Now, I don’t just help parents fight for their children—I teach other parents and professionals how to turn their own expertise into a career that changes lives.
Why I Do This
I know what it’s like to sit in an IEP meeting feeling powerless, wondering if anyone in the room truly sees your child for who they are and what they need. I know the frustration of battling a system that wasn’t built for our kids. But I also know this—when you understand the laws, the strategies, and the power of relentless advocacy, everything changes.
Now imagine being the person who gives that same confidence and clarity to other parents. Imagine building a business where your knowledge and experience don’t just help your own child, but hundreds of families who need someone to guide them.
Because when you step into advocacy, students win.
And when parents become the experts, we don’t just fight the system—we change it.