Welcome to NASEAT® – Your Advocacy Journey Starts Here
Train to become a Non-Attorney Special Education Advocate™
What is NASEAT®?
NASEAT® stands for Non-Attorney Special Education Advocate Training™. It is the first comprehensive training program of its kind—created by advocates, for advocates.
Designed for parents, educators, and community members, this course equips you with the knowledge and skills needed to become a confident, informed, and effective advocate in the special education system.
Offered in partnership with PASEN, NASEAT® empowers you to navigate IEP meetings, understand legal frameworks, and stand up for students’ rights.
What is a NASEA®?
A NASEA™ is a Non-Attorney Special Education Advocate™—a trained professional who supports families through the special education process.
While not a lawyer, a NASEA™ understands IDEA, Section 504, and local policies and helps parents navigate IEP meetings, evaluations, and disputes.
NASEAs are problem-solvers, collaborators, and champions for children with disabilities. They are knowledgeable in procedural safeguards, educational rights, and effective advocacy practices.
Most importantly, a NASEA™ empowers families to make informed decisions and ensures schools uphold every child’s right to a Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE).
What You’ll Learn in the NASEAT® Program
By completing the NASEAT® (Non-Attorney Special Education Advocate Training™) course, you will be able to:
★ Understand and apply key provisions of IDEA and Section 504
★ Identify and explain special education eligibility categories
★ Navigate IEPs, Prior Written Notices, and procedural safeguards
★ Advocate effectively in school meetings on behalf of families
★ Interpret evaluation reports and suggest meaningful goals
★ Distinguish between accommodations, modifications, and supports
★ Communicate persuasively with school teams and administrators
★ Identify when to escalate disputes or seek legal referrals
★ Build trust and guide parents through complex educational decisions
Course Structure & Expectations
Step 1: Learn the Material
Each unit includes easy-to-follow lessons, engaging video content, and downloadable PDFs to support your learning.
Step 2: Apply Your Knowledge
Reinforce what you’ve learned by completing the downloadable workbook provided in each unit. These workbooks are designed to help you reflect, process, and prepare for real-world advocacy.
Step 3: Pass the Unit Assessment
Each unit ends with a quiz. You must score 80% or higher to unlock the next unit. You have three attempts.
Step 4: Get Help if Needed
If you don’t pass the quiz after three attempts, a member of the NASEAT® team will contact you directly to provide support and identify what might be holding you back.
Step 5: Earn Your Credentials
When you complete all units and pass each quiz, you’ll receive a Certificate of Completion and a Digital Credential Badge you can share on social media and be listed on PASEN’s website.