Our pricing

$175/hour for consultation/advocation services

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Services

About Us

Our Mission

BridgePoint IEP Advocacy is a faith‑informed advocacy organization committed to justice, peacemaking, and service. We walk alongside families of children with disabilities to ensure their voices are heard, their rights are understood, and their children receive equitable, individualized educational support.

BridgePoint Advocacy began with a simple but powerful commitment: helping individuals and families navigate disability services with compassion, clarity, and support. For over five years, Dr. Monteith dedicated her time to providing free advocacy and consulting to families, building strong relationships and gaining firsthand insight into the challenges they face.

When she began teaching at Messiah University, she connected with three students—Alex, Faith, and Annie—who shared her passion for advocacy and inclusion. Recognizing an opportunity to expand this work, Dr. Monteith introduced the idea of entering the university’s Impact Venture Challenge, a program designed to help mission-driven organizations grow and thrive.

Inspired by this vision, Alex, Faith, and Annie stepped forward to collaborate with Dr. Monteith. Together, they transformed years of grassroots advocacy into what is now BridgePoint Advocacy—a team grounded in purpose, driven by compassion, and committed to creating meaningful change.

Our Story

    • Dr. Jeanette Monteith

      Dr. Jeanette Monteith is a dedicated educator and advocate with over two decades of experience in early childhood and special education. She holds a Doctor of Education in Special Education from Slippery Rock University, a Master of Education in Early Childhood Special Education from the University of Toledo, and a Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood/Elementary Education from Mount Aloysius College. Dr. Monteith began her teaching career in 2003, working in early childhood general education classrooms. Since 2009, she has devoted her career to early childhood special education, serving students with diverse developmental and learning needs across school districts in Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Virginia. In addition to her classroom work, Dr. Monteith has spent the past five years volunteering as a consultant for families of children with disabilities, offering guidance and advocacy throughout the Individualized Education Program process in both Maryland and West Virginia. Her passion for inclusive education is rooted in her belief that every child deserves a voice, a plan, and a team committed to their success. 

      President & Founder, Lead Advocate

      Marketing and Social Media
    • Faith Seaman

      Business & Financial Advisor

    • Alexandra Mohr

      Alex is a Junior undergraduate student, studying clinical psychology. She has experience in behavioral health, preschool teaching, as well as media and marketing. Alex has a passion for serving, and loves helping others feel supported, understood, and cared for.

      Marketing & Media Coordinator

    • Faith is finishing out her last year at Messiah University, soon to get her BS in Business Administration. She has a passion for incorporating the tactical planning of business with ideas that make a difference to others. She has a dog names Flynn who loves to help her with her work with support snuggles, and is very excited to see the impact that kind of love and care can make for others in her community.

    • Annie Simmons

      Annie is a Junior undergraduate student, studying Pre-K through 4th grade and Special Education. Annie has experience with Preschool, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th graders. Annie loves supporting others by giving them a voice and advocating for their needs.

      Support Coordinator & Advocate

    Package 1

    For individual Families

    $175

    / hour

    1 hour consultation

    3 hours for IEP meeting

    Contracted services- $3000/yr

    Sign up

    (Includes prep, meeting, consultation with district)

    Package 2

    Scholarship Model

    $50

    / hour

    Reduces cost for low-income households

    Supports BridgePoint’s mission of equity and justice

    Access to high‑quality IEP advocacy

    Sign up

    Our Team

    Services & Pricing

    Scholarship Eligibility Criteria

    Families may receive scholarship support if they meet one or more of the following:

    Primary Criteria (Automatic)

    • Eligible for Free or Reduced Lunch
    • Household income at or below 185% of the federal poverty line

    Secondary Considerations (Case‑by‑case)

    • Single‑parent household
    • Recent job loss or financial hardship
    • Medical expenses related to child disability
    • Foster or kinship placement
    • Homelessness or housing instability
    • Multiple children with disabilities

    Families complete a short, respectful application that avoids unnecessary intrusion while documenting need.

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    Tiered Pricing

    Services & Pricing

    About Us

    Our Mission

    BridgePoint IEP Advocacy is a faith‑informed advocacy organization committed to justice, peacemaking, and service. We walk alongside families of children with disabilities to ensure their voices are heard, their rights are understood, and their children receive equitable, individualized educational support.

    Our Story

    BridgePoint Advocacy began with a simple but powerful commitment: helping individuals and families navigate disability services with compassion, clarity, and support. For over five years, Dr. Monteith dedicated her time to providing free advocacy and consulting to families, building strong relationships and gaining firsthand insight into the challenges they face.

    When she began teaching at Messiah University, she connected with three students—Alex, Faith, and Annie—who shared her passion for advocacy and inclusion. Recognizing an opportunity to expand this work, Dr. Monteith introduced the idea of entering the university’s Impact Venture Challenge, a program designed to help mission-driven organizations grow and thrive.

    Inspired by this vision, Alex, Faith, and Annie stepped forward to collaborate with Dr. Monteith. Together, they transformed years of grassroots advocacy into what is now BridgePoint Advocacy—a team grounded in purpose, driven by compassion, and committed to creating meaningful change.

    Our Team

    • Dr. Jeanette Monteith

      Dr. Jeanette Monteith is a dedicated educator and advocate with over two decades of experience in early childhood and special education. She holds a Doctor of Education in Special Education from Slippery Rock University, a Master of Education in Early Childhood Special Education from the University of Toledo, and a Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood/Elementary Education from Mount Aloysius College. Dr. Monteith began her teaching career in 2003, working in early childhood general education classrooms. Since 2009, she has devoted her career to early childhood special education, serving students with diverse developmental and learning needs across school districts in Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Virginia. In addition to her classroom work, Dr. Monteith has spent the past five years volunteering as a consultant for families of children with disabilities, offering guidance and advocacy throughout the Individualized Education Program process in both Maryland and West Virginia. Her passion for inclusive education is rooted in her belief that every child deserves a voice, a plan, and a team committed to their success. 

      President & Founder, Lead Advocate
    • Annie Simmons

      Annie is a Junior undergraduate student, studying Pre-K through 4th grade and Special Education. Annie has experience with Preschool, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th graders. Annie loves supporting others by giving them a voice and advocating for their needs.

      Support Coordinator & Advocate
    • Alexandra Mohr
      Marketing & Social Media Coordinator

      Alex is a Junior undergraduate student, studying clinical psychology. She has experience in behavioral health, preschool teaching, as well as media and marketing. Alex has a passion for serving, and loves helping others feel supported, understood, and cared for.

    • Faith Seaman
      Business & Financial Advisor

      Faith is finishing out her last year at Messiah University, soon to get her BS in Business Administration. She has a passion for incorporating the tactical planning of business with ideas that make a difference to others. She has a dog names Flynn who loves to help her with her work with support snuggles, and is very excited to see the impact that kind of love and care can make for others in her community.

    Our pricing

    $175/hour for consultation/advocation services

    ​

    • Package 1

      For individual Families

      (Includes prep, meeting, consultation with district)

      $175

      / hour

      1 hour consultation

      3 hours for IEP meeting

      Contracted services- $3000/yr

      Sign up

    • Package 2

      Scholarship Model

      $50

      / hour

      Reduces cost for low-income households

      Supports BridgePoint’s mission of equity and justice

       Access to high‑quality IEP advocacy

      Sign up

    Scholarship Eligibility Criteria

    Families may receive scholarship support if they meet one or more of the following:

    Primary Criteria (Automatic)

    • Eligible for Free or Reduced Lunch
    • Household income at or below 185% of the federal poverty line

    Secondary Considerations (Case‑by‑case)

    • Single‑parent household
    • Recent job loss or financial hardship
    • Medical expenses related to child disability
    • Foster or kinship placement
    • Homelessness or housing instability
    • Multiple children with disabilities

    Families complete a short, respectful application that avoids unnecessary intrusion while documenting need.

    ​

    Tiered Pricing