Cogdell, Mattison & Associates

08/09/2026

Thank you to the families who have selected Cogdell Mattison Brown & Associates for special education advocacy services for September and October.

We are grateful for your trust and the opportunity to support your family throughout the special education process.

We currently have only 3 advocacy slots available for November. Families seeking knowledgeable, individualized, and family-centered advocacy are encouraged to secure services early.

07/01/2026

KEEPING IT 200 – FILL OUR 200 SPECIAL NEEDS BACKPACKS

Cogdell, Mattison, Brown & Associates, Gifted Child, William Trippley Foundation, and Matter of the Minds need your assistance in filling 200 special needs backpacks with essential school supplies for students in grades K–5. Every child deserves to begin the school year equipped with the tools they need to learn, communicate, participate, and thrive. Your support will help ensure that students with disabilities have access to the resources they need to be successful from the very first day of school.

By purchasing an item from our Amazon Wish List, you will make a direct and meaningful impact in the life of a child and help create a more inclusive and supportive learning environment. Join the Movement and help us reach our goal of filling 200 special needs backpacks on July 30, 2026. Together, we can make a lasting difference—one backpack, one child, one community at a time.

04/29/2026

Limited Intake Announcement

Cogdell, Mattison, Brown & Associates is now accepting a limited number of new Special Education Advocacy cases.

May: 2 cases only
June: 3 cases only

We support families with IEP concerns, evaluations, placements, discipline matters, and educational advocacy. Personalized attention matters, which is why openings are intentionally limited.

Visit: cogdellmattisonassociates.com

04/29/2026

04/29/2026

KEEPING IT 400

The Keeping It 400 Amazon Wish List will officially be released on 2/22/27 as we begin preparations for Autism Awareness Month.

We are calling on businesses, organizations, faith leaders, families, and community champions to commit to sponsorship now and become part of a movement centered on inclusion, access, and meaningful support for students with autism and sensory needs.

Early commitments allow us to plan strategically, maximize outreach, secure resources in advance, and ensure greater impact in classrooms and communities.

04/29/2026

The official kickoff begins July 31, 2026, launching a meaningful initiative to support scholars with special needs through backpacks and specifically selected items that promote regulation, readiness, comfort, and confidence for the school year ahead. From sensory supports to essential learning tools, this effort is designed to help students start the year prepared to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally—with so much more to come.

04/09/2026

You do not have to live in Pennsylvania to join?
Special education is guided by federal law, which means the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act supports children and families across the country.

This course is designed to help you understand your rights, feel confident in meetings, and advocate for your child every step of the way.