Ep. 57- The Power of an Informed Parent: Jessica’s Story
Send us a text In this episode, I sit down with Jessica Campos — a Houston mom who took on HISD, filed a TEA complaint, won, and is now teaching other parents how to advocate for their kids without fear. Jessica’s daughter wasn’t getting the services promised in her IEP, and after being ignored and pushed around, she did what most parents are scared to do: she held the district accountable. Today, she’s sharing her story, the barriers she faced, and the truth about the special education syst...
In this episode, I sit down with Jessica Campos — a Houston mom who took on HISD, filed a TEA complaint, won, and is now teaching other parents how to advocate for their kids without fear.
Jessica’s daughter wasn’t getting the services promised in her IEP, and after being ignored and pushed around, she did what most parents are scared to do: she held the district accountable. Today, she’s sharing her story, the barriers she faced, and the truth about the special education system that schools don’t always want parents to know.
We also talk about the importance of parents — especially Spanish-speaking families — understanding their rights, recognizing when a school isn’t following the law, and knowing exactly what steps to take when something feels “off.”
Jessica now offers classes to teach families how to navigate the TEA grievance process, how to document everything, and how to advocate with confidence. Her work is changing lives, and this conversation is one every parent should hear.
If your child is in SPED or has a 504 plan, this episode is your reminder:
You are not powerless.
You are not overreacting.
And you absolutely have the right to fight for the education your child deserves.
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