ABOUT ME
SHELLY AGOSTINE
OWNER
BIO
As the parent of children with special needs and a trained advocate, I have dedicated many years to helping support them in their home, community and educational settings. This requires knowledge, dedication, perseverance, understanding and training. I have taken my skills, education and training and applied them to a career in Special and Gifted Education Advocacy and 504 Process since 2011.
EDUCATION
Pre-Law Studies
English
CREDENTIALS:
Member of the Colorado Special Education Advisory Committee (CSEAC)
5th Congressional District
Present
Institute for Special Education Advocacy (ISEA)
2014
Member of COPAA (Council of Parent, Attorney and Advocates
Present
Kansas Dept. of Education
Educational Advocate Program - Foster Care
2012-2014
Member of Special Education and Community Advisory Committees
Multiple States
Member of Board of Education Policy Review Committee and Special Education Strategic Planning Committee
Maryland - 2017 & 2018
Volunteer Coordinator, Dream Centers Advancement Events Crew
Present
Student Services Coordinator, Monumental Impact (MITEE)
2020
AMFAS - American Military Families Autism Support Group Advisor
Present
Volunteer - Special Needs Ministry Buddy Program, Leadership Team: rEcess Program (respite care) Sibling Track Supervisor
New Life Church, Colorado Springs, CO
2015-2019
Parent Support Group Developer/Facilitator
(Building Based and Social Media Platforms)
in coordination with Exceptional Family Member Program, US Army, DoD
Present

SHELLY AGOSTINE
Owner
PRACTICE AREAS:
Advocacy, Consulting, Public Speaking, In-Home Support