Got a Prior Written Notice from your school district — and not sure what it means or what to do next?
A Prior Written Notice is one of the most important documents in special education — and one of the most misunderstood. Every time the district proposes or refuses an action related to your child's education, they are required by federal law to provide a PWN explaining why. But most PWNs are written in legal language, filled with vague reasoning, and designed to be difficult to challenge.
That's where EmpowerED comes in.
The EmpowerED PWN Review gives you:
✅ A complete analysis of your PWN against all 6 required elements under 34 C.F.R. §300.503
✅ A clear verdict — Valid, Partially Complete, or Legally Insufficient
✅ Plain-language explanation of every finding so you understand exactly what you're looking at
✅ Identification of red flags — vague reasoning, missing elements, or boilerplate language that won't hold up
✅ Exact response language — word-for-word phrases you can use to respond to or challenge the PWN in writing
✅ A 20-30 minute follow-up call to answer your questions and help you decide on next steps
✅ Delivered within 5-7 business days
This review is for you if:
You received a PWN denying ESY, a service, an evaluation, or a placement change
Something in the PWN didn't feel right but you couldn't identify what
You want to know whether the district's reasoning is legally sufficient before you respond
You need to know your options before deciding whether to push back
You don't need a law degree to understand your rights. You just need someone who knows what a legally sufficient PWN looks like — and what to do when it isn't.
Introductory Rate: $87
Not legal advice. For advocacy and informational purposes only. EmpowerED Advocacy and Consulting · Kristina, Board-Certified Special Education Advocate, M.S. Curriculum & Instruction