Courtney Burnett, SLPA, B.C.A.S.E., is a Paralegal at Lex Tecnica, where she supports families by assisting special education attorneys in resolving disputes between families and school districts. She brings over 12 years of experience in special education advocacy and communication support, with a strong track record of helping families navigate complex school systems, strengthen IEPs, and secure meaningful educational supports for their children.

Courtney’s work spans IEP review, advocacy strategy development, assistive technology and AAC support, and dispute navigation. As an advocate, she works closely with families to review their child’s IEP, identify gaps, and develop clear, data-driven strategies to maximize outcomes during IEP meetings. Her approach is grounded in clarity, collaboration, and practical problem-solving, helping families feel prepared, confident, and informed at every step.

In addition to her role at Lex Tecnica, Courtney is the founder of Little Champions LLC, where she has supported hundreds of families through the special education process and contributed to broader advocacy and systems-level efforts.

Prior to her current roles, Courtney worked as a Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant, supporting students with communication needs and gaining hands-on experience in service delivery within school settings.

Strengths:

Positivity

Belief

Developer

Achiever

Relator

Education:

Everett Community College – A.T.A. in Early Childhood Education

NAU – Undergraduate Certificate

Speech-Language Pathology Assistant

Advocacy Training:

The ARC Advocacy Course

Partners In Leadership of Arizona

NASET – Board Certification for Advocacy in Special Education (BCASE)