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As a Special Education Advocate/Consultant I work with parents and families throughout Massachusetts.  I began the journey into Special Education when my child, (now adult) was first diagnosed.  I felt alone, overwhelmed and learned quickly how difficult the process would be to secure the education I knew my daughter needed.  I learned firsthand how to become a strong advocate for her needs, and now for others, this is MY PASSION.  I now work alongside families providing them the support I needed from the start.  A student's education needs a strong foundation in order to succeed.  Don't take the "wait and see" approach, trust your feelings.  Every student deserves to feel confident and a sense of belonging. 

 Look forward to working with you and your student.

 As a Special Education Advocate/Consultant with over 15 years of experience.   I have successfully advocated for students from eligibility, Early childhood to student's turning 22.  I Have continued great working relationships with school districts.  I'm also a Children's Behavioral Health provider.   I bring with me the knowledge and understanding surrounding discipline procedures, student's who may be diagnosed with a severe emotional disability, the importance of social/emotional health supports.  A member of  Trauma Task Force, bringing training opportunities to all providers working with children.

•  Understanding of Trauma Informed Care and how it impacts learning.  
• Trained by The Federation For Children With Special Needs,  50 hrs of intensive training presented by members of DESE, BSEA attorneys
•  I'm a member of COPAA Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates,
•  SEAT 3.0 trained, Business of Advocacy
•  Basic rights training, Federation
•  Effective Communication 
•  Transition and turning 21   
• Experience advocating for families through mediation, if needed
•   Host educational workshops for parents/caregivers.  
• Manifestation Determination meetings
• Support with writing appropriate goals
• Experience with all diagnoses
• NVLD
• ASD
• IDD
• Dyslexia
• Expressive/Receptive Language disorders
• Reactive Attachment Disorder
• Mood Disorder
• Major Depression Disorder
• Specific Learning Disability
• Auditory Processing Disorder
• Many more
• A collaborative approach with school team, maintaining a positive relationship while ultimately securing services, accommodations, appropriate placement if needed
• Consultation
• Review and examine all student records which may include evaluations (independent and school), testing, assessments, developmental history, IEP's (current and past), 504's, team meeting notes, progress reports, report cards, review of goals, services and your concerns.
• Draft professional letters, request educational records, documents, review all communications
• Observation of student in his or her current placement
• Observation of any possible placements
• Explain results of testing reports 
• Attend school meetings,