Dr. Robert Closson Ed.D.

Dr. Robert Closson, Ed.D., is an author, instructor, speaker, and dedicated advocate for the rights and interests of special needs students across the United States. He earned both his B.A. and M.B.A. from the University of San Francisco before completing his doctorate at the University of the Pacific. His doctoral dissertation explored the psychological dimensions of educational influence tactics in education administration. Dr. Closson has also pursued postdoctoral study through Purdue Global Law’s Executive Juris Doctor program.

Since beginning his career in special education advocacy in 2001, Dr. Closson has built an extensive body of work as a special education advocate and as a litigator before the Office of Administrative Hearings. Over the past 25 years, he has facilitated, recorded, and curated more than 2,200 IEP meetings throughout California, Oregon, and Nevada. He is the Founder and President of Closson Group, Inc., based in California.

Dr. Closson’s work today includes supporting Closson Group, Inc.’s affiliated advocates and attorneys in due process-related matters. He also lectures extensively throughout California and Nevada, leading seminars for parents, advocates, attorneys, and special education administrators, with Winning the IEP Game serving as a central instructional resource.