The goal of a file review is to assist parents in interpreting reports and evaluations. During the review, I'll gain insight into your child's strengths, weaknesses, and needs. After examining your child's cumulative and comprehensive documents, I'll offer constructive feedback, address any questions you have, and outline suggested next steps to help you move forward with confidence.

In order for your child to make reasonable and appropriate progress, their unique needs have to be identified and documented. Together we'll review their IEP to make sure that all necessary components are included, measurable, and comprehensive. We will review each section of the IEP to ensure you fully understand the document, its purpose, and how your child's progress will be tracked.

I utilize my expertise to draft clear and effective written requests, responses, and complaints. They ensure that your communications are well-structured, compliant, and accurately reflect your child's needs. By articulating your child's rights and necessary supports, they strengthen your case and facilitate better communication with the school. In addition, I assist in following up on these communications to ensure timely and appropriate action is taken.

To ensure your child can effectively access the curriculum, sometimes a need for accommodations arises.  Regardless of whether their needs are medical, mental health-related, physical, or otherwise, it’s crucial to identify and document your child's specific requirements. I will review your child’s 504 plan to confirm that all necessary accommodations are included. We will work together and negotiate until the 504 plan fully addresses your child’s unique needs.

The goal of our work together is for you to feel confident, empowered, and armed with all necessary information to go into an IEP or 504 meeting. That said, school-based meetings can be overwhelming for parents, and the process can increase stress. I’m here to assist you by offering advice and support to make the meetings easier to navigate and negotiate. I’m happy to accompany you to any of your child’s meetings, including initial eligibility, annual reviews, re-evaluations, and progress meetings, to ensure you feel comfortable with the process and that your voice is heard.