ABOUT ME
SHELLY AGOSTINE
OWNER
BIO
As the parent of children with exceptional needs and a trained advocate, I have dedicated many years to helping support them in our home, community and educational settings. This requires knowledge, dedication, perseverance, understanding, training and competency. I began my advocacy founding and facilitating parent support groups in person and on social media. I have taken my skills, education and training and applied them to a career in Exceptional and Gifted Education Advocacy and 504 Process since 2011.
PUBLIC ENGAGMENT
National Conference Presentations
Public Speaking and Training
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
Motivational Interview Training Certification
2021
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
Dream Centers
Volunteer Coordinator, Advancement Events
Pro Bono Exceptional Education Consulting
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, Executive Function Coaching