Additional Services
- Behavior Intervention
- Behavior Consultation
- Communication Strategies
- Assistive Technology Assesments & Recomendations
- Academic & Cognitive Assessments
- Classroom Environment Recommendations
- Social Integration Opportunities
- Home School Program Curriculum Development
- Non-Denominational Special Needs Sunday School
Our services provide you:
Consultation for either district or parent:
Our services will provide you with an expert facilitator to coach parents or districts with navigating through the special education process. See our Advising page for more information.
Design and develop programs
Our service will provide you with research based methodologies, and assist with delivery of quality designed programs to allow students to progress and benefit from their education and other environments. This will be accomplished through collaboration and professional development for parents and districts.
Evaluate effectiveness of programs
Need a program evaluated for its effectiveness? Parents, do you think there might need to be changes made such as environment, instruction, methodology, data collection or delivery of services? We are here to evaluate. Districts, do you think your program is defensible and you need an expert evaluation? We can do that as well. The goal for all is to help one another know the strengths and areas to possibly improve through open communication.
Develop curriculum
Common Core is just around the corner. Need assistance unpacking these standards to meet your district needs or student needs? Need to know more about specialized curriculum or supplemental materials to use? Curriculum can be developed specifically for the individual needs according to student goals.
Facilitate meetings
Right here, right now, you have found a facilitator with many years of facilitation skill training specific to IEP meetings, Coaching and Mediation. Call an expert now. Build the trust and relationships using our facilitation support.
Establish educational goals and plans
Do you want another set of eyes looking at the goals and plans for your student or for a student in your classroom? Our services look carefully and ensure alignment of student abilities, and where the team wants the student to be in 6 months or a year. The goals must be clear, measurable and aligned with standards.
Implement professional development for districts, parents, and agencies
Research shows that districts are providing one-shot professional development. Special education is a complex system of services and laws which require on-going intensive professional development, using visuals, modeling and practice. Parents deserve open and honest professional development to understand their rights to become advocates for their child. This also takes intensive supports and coaching. Districts and parents should use the same language when working together so both parties have a clear understanding while progressing through the child’s education. It takes a team, but it takes a neutral expert which allows both parties to receive the information in a productive trusting manner.
Administer Independent Educational Evaluations (IEE)
At times, parents are of the opinion that the assessment conducted by the district is not quality nor complete. Let the team of experts evaluate the assessment and determine if an IEE is necessary or required. Perhaps the district will add additional assessment subtests to support the concerns a parent might be experiencing. We can guide parents and districts through this process with productive outcomes.
Support with Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Alternative Dispute Resolution – Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) is an informal alternative for resolving disputes involving families of students with special needs. This brings together parents, teachers and administrators in an informal setting for the purpose of resolving disagreements. It is a process that encourages all parties to “problem solve” and to achieve a mutually beneficial agreement to best meet the needs of individual students.
Expert testimony during litigation
This team looks at the BIG picture and attempts to resolve disputes at the local level, however, as a last resort, we can provide expert testimony during a Due Process. Dr. Kirk-Martinez has been an expert witness for several Due Processes.