Schafer Education Consulting
Helping Parents Navigate the Special Education Arena
The knowledge, approach, and efforts
of a parent translates into
the difference between a child who struggles to get by and a child who has
the services and supports necessary to make measurable progress in school.
It begins with a partnership where we focus on...
Understanding the diagnosis ...
deciphering evaluations ...
the meaning and purpose of special education ...
accessing resources and clinicians ...
decisions about therapies and interventions ...
data collection and progress monitoring ...
determining who needs to be involved and
at what level ...
and navigating through the complexities and
fast-changing issues that are special education.
Special Education Coaching
Comprehensive reviews of evaluation reports, IEPs,
504s, FBA's, behavior plans, and progress reports ...
development of IEP goals and specially-designed instruction ... evaluation of placement options.
Assistance with the college transition process including preparing for admissions testing, re-evaluations, and
accessing college accommodations.
Ongoing, intermittent, or as-needed sessions.
Consultations available in the office, via telephone, Skype,
or e-mail with daytime, evening, and weekend
availability including crisis intervention and support.
Special Education Training
Topic-specific workshops include...
"Top Ten Things Parents of Children in Special Education
Need To Know"
"Understanding IEPs - The Document & Process"
"Autism Spectrum Disorders and Special Education"
"Effective Parent Advocacy Strategies"
"The Goals Are The Goal - Writing Measurable IEP Goals"
~ Trainings presented at parent support groups,
conferences, and school-sponsored events ~
Special Education Advocacy
Participation in IEP, 504 and team meetings
Collaboration with and referral to independent clinicians
Assessment of educational placement options
Other Supports
Transition Planning -- K-12 and post-secondary
Resources and referrals -- local, regional, and national
Tutoring on organizational strategies, writing skills,
college essays, home-based tools
