Areas Of Experties
Consulting
- Providing comprehensive case monitoring and management
- Interpreting School & Independent Evaluations
- Observing students, schools & programs
- Developing 504s and IEP’s with measurable goals
- Collaborating with other specialists to develop and implement a range of appropriate services to meet students’ academic, social and emotional needs
- Providing referrals to other professionals such as neuropsychologists, tutors, counselors, occupational therapists, and physical therapists
Advocacy
- Empowering parents to self-advocate by providing knowledge about their child’s needs and their legal rights in accessing services
- Attending TEAM Meetings to advocate for services that will best meet student’s individual needs
- Advising parents with constructive and practical recommendations
- Guiding families in navigating the IDEA Special Education and 504 Processes
- Representing clients at special Education Mediations & BSEA Hearings
- Negotiating for services
- Researching, exploring and advocating for alternative educational placements
Academics
- Delivering direct, specialized instruction (DSI) in reading, written language, math and study skills
- Utilizing research based multi-sensory methods and programs including Wilson Reading, Project Read, Math Steps and Word Problems Made Easy
- Monitoring progress
- Administering, scoring, and interpreting psycho-educational evaluations and screenings