About Dawn Warburton

Dawn Warburton is both trained and passionate in the advocacy department. As executive director and founder, Dawn started Oak Tree Academy in 2005. Dawn has her own experience academically searching for help for both her sibling and her son. This allowed her to see the many struggles, challenges and obstacles herself.
​Upon experiencing these challenges, she became determined to help as many special needs parents as she possibly could. ​

To help increase her effectiveness, Dawn received advocacy training with the Federation for Children with Special Needs, Pete and Pam Wright of Wrights Law and a host of online webinars, workshops and trainings. Additionally, she received Individual Education Plan Facilitation Training with the Mass Dept. of Elementary and Secondary Education. Additionally, she also holds an associate and bachelor’s degree in psychology and a master’s degree in Special Education from Lesley University. 

To further improve and sharpen her skills, Dawn is enrolled in a Doctorate in Organizational Leadership. She once again plans to use these newfound skills and information to help in her disability and consumer advocacy pursuits. 

While public schools are not designed to accommodate special needs children, Dawn has worked with parents, individuals and community members to achieve the best possible outcomes to a multitude of problems. 
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