Empowering Families, Transforming Futures
Personalized advocacy and consulting for families of children with disabilities.
About Lindsey
Empowering Families, Strengthening Skills: Advocacy, Consulting & Tutoring Services
Imagine a world where families of children with disabilities feel empowered, supported, and equipped to navigate every challenge with confidence. That’s the vision behind my advocacy and consulting business, where I provide personalized support, resources, and expert guidance to help families effectively advocate for their children’s rights and access the best possible care and opportunities.
With over 19 years of experience in education, a Bachelor’s and Master’s in Education, and expertise in special education, ESL, middle school math, and elementary content, I understand the unique challenges families face. My tailored approach ensures that every child receives individualized strategies to support their growth and success.
In addition to advocacy and consulting, I offer personalized tutoring services in:
✅ Reading
✅ Spelling
✅ Writing & Grammar
✅ Math
My tutoring is designed to be engaging, adaptive, and fun, helping students build confidence while developing essential skills. I specialize in modifying and adapting instruction to meet each child’s unique learning needs, ensuring meaningful progress.
I am also an approved vendor for the Children First Education Fund.
If you're looking for advocacy, consulting, or tutoring services to support your child's learning and development, let’s connect! Together, we can build a brighter future for your child.
Services
Consulting and Advocacy Services
As an experienced special education teacher and advocate, I provide families with expert support to navigate the complex systems, laws, and resources available to children with disabilities. I assist by attending special education meetings, including Evaluation & Eligibility meetings, Individualized Education Plan (IEP) meetings, and Behavior meetings, ensuring that your child’s rights are upheld and they receive the appropriate support and accommodations. Additionally, I offer personalized, in-home consulting services to help families create structured, effective home environments tailored to their child's unique needs. This includes establishing routines and systems that support learning, as well as providing training and guidance on effective instructional methods and best practices—empowering families with the tools they need to help their child succeed.
Rate: $75/hour
I offer virtual consultations to support parents in navigating special education documents, school systems, and home-based challenges. These meetings provide a convenient and accessible way for families to receive expert guidance tailored to their child's specific needs. Whether you need assistance understanding special education paperwork, advocating for your child in school, or creating effective home routines, I am here to help.
With over 19 years of experience as a special education teacher and advocate, I provide personalized advice and practical solutions to ensure your child receives the best possible support. Virtual consultations allow parents to gain clarity, confidence, and actionable strategies to help their child thrive—no matter where they are.
Rate: $60/hour
Virtual Support
Tutor Services
I provide individualized tutoring designed to help students build confidence and master essential skills in reading, spelling, writing, grammar, and math. With over 19 years of experience as a special education teacher, I specialize in adapting instruction to meet each child’s unique learning needs, ensuring meaningful progress in a supportive and engaging environment.
Using research-based strategies, I tailor lessons to match each student’s strengths and challenges, helping them develop essential academic skills while fostering a love for learning. Whether your child needs extra support in foundational subjects or a customized approach to overcome learning difficulties, I provide patient, effective instruction to help them succeed.
Let’s work together to create a positive and successful learning experience for your child! Contact me today to get started.
Rate: $50/hour
Testimonials
Products
The Folio Document Organizer is the book you'd grab when you are going to any educational meeting for your child with special needs.
In collaboration with Every Step Matters Advocate, Lindsey Baxter, this document folio is specialized with labels, checklists, and resources for parents/guardians of students with special needs. This is a guidebook to make sure you are getting all of the documents you need and are legally required to get as a parent/guardian with a student with special needs.
Product Details:
Fits documents of a range of sizes. 3 vertical and 3 horizontal envelopes hold 8 1/2 x 11" papers; 4 half-size envelopes hold smaller items.
Table of Contents keeps track of which documents are organized inside.
Includes hand-illustrated labels that show what to save and where to find it.
Button and string closures protect important papers and keep them from getting lost.
High quality materials including custom-dyed book cloth, reinforced edges, and acid-free paper. Suitable for display in office or living room.
Comes with access to additional resources and services available from www.everystepmatters.squarespace.com
The Fan Folio Document Organizer is the book you'd grab when you are going to any educational meeting for your child with special needs. Custom-dyed fabric accordion file with acid-free 300-gsm paper compartments hold essential documents, financial records, or school memories. Perfect for on-the-go or easy access at meetings to your current project.
In collaboration with Every Step Matters Advocate, Lindsey Baxter, this document fan folio is specialized with labels, checklists, and resources for parents/guardians of students with special needs. This is a guidebook to make sure you are getting all of the documents you need and are legally required to get as a parent/guardian with a student with special needs.
Product Details:
Original watercolor overlays a hand-painted pattern for a delightful interior. Choose from neutral or colorful interior.
Files expand for easy access. Elastic binding stretches so 10 files hold over 100 8.5x11" or A4 papers.
Includes hand-illustrated labels that show what to save and where to find it.
Custom-dyed linen book cloth covers are as sturdy as it is beautiful.
Elastic on cover keeps papers from falling out. Elastic binding allows files to expand.
Comes with access to additional resources and services available from www.everystepmatters.squarespace.com
A Book of Affirmations for Children with Down syndrome
The first of multiple children’s books specific to children with special needs is available to purchase through Amazon. Click the image above or go to https://amzn.to/3zSiA7Q to purchase.
This is an affirmation book for children with Down syndrome. The book represents a child with Down syndrome at school and home saying and signing a variety of affirmations. The sign language symbol and spelling for the affirmation are included on the same page. Every child should feel represented in what they read and see. Down syndrome occurs when an individual has a full or partial copy of the 21st chromosome. Approximately 1 in 770 babies in the United States are born with Down syndrome. Although newer books are starting to represent more diversity, children with Down syndrome are still rarely included.
Free Resources
Access our free Google Doc to help you find the best tools and products for your child's needs.
Lindsey’s Experience
Every step along the educational journey for a child with special needs is crucial and often overlooked by the public education system. Lindsey Baxter started this business to provide the guidance parents and guardians need to ensure they have the correct documentation, resources for IEP meetings, home support, and knowledge of when to apply for services. Lindsey brings extensive experience as a Special Education Teacher, District Teacher Specialist, University Professor, Special Education Trainer for the State of Utah, and Special Education Subject Matter Expert. Starting her journey at age 14, Lindsey has dedicated 19 years to advocating for students with disabilities. She has taught every grade level from Kindergarten through Post High School, worked as a Professor for the University of Phoenix, and served as a Teacher Specialist supervising 11 elementary schools. Her roles have included coaching teachers, providing training and certifications, supervising programs, and conducting special education audits. As an Instructional Coach/Implementation Specialist for the State, she collaborated with district-level directors and repaired relationships to build a new path for both parties. Post-COVID, Lindsey returned to the classroom to support schools and children with severe disabilities. After 20 years in public education, she now focuses on helping families navigate the education system and providing in-home consulting services. Lindsey is passionate about ensuring every child, regardless of ability level, has access to the resources and support needed to succeed and gain independence.
Get in touch.
Empowering families through education and support is our mission. Reach out today to start the journey towards a brighter future for your child with special needs.