Educational Coaching & Advocacy

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Educational Coaching & Advocacy

Do YOU seek Guidance on Navigating the Public Education System, Advocating for Interventions, 504 Accommodations, an IDEA Evaluation, and Improving Communication with your Child's School?

  • We gather information for a comprehensive records review to understand your child's learning history, strengths, and challenges.

    Our Records Review Includes (as appropriate) :

    Parent Information

    • Parent Input

    • Medical/Clinical Evaluations/Records

    School Information

    • General & Special Education Teacher Input

    • Hearing & Vision Records

    • AZELLA Scores

    • State & District Assessments

    • Benchmark Assessments

    • Grades & Work Samples

    • Discipline & Attendance Records

    • Child Study Team (CST) / Student Study Team (SST) Intervention Data

    • Multidisciplinary Evaluation Team (MET) Report

    • Individualized Education Program (IEP)

    • Goal Progress Reports

    • Functional Behavioral Assessment (FBA)

    • Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP)

    Let us help you navigate your child's educational journey with confidence and clarity. Contact us today!

  • We'll help you understand their intervention data, assessment results, educational implications, and the services they receive.

    Our Services Include:

    • Comprehensive Records Review: We'll go over all your child's records with you, ensuring you understand every detail.

    • Insight into Strengths & Challenges: Learn about your child's unique abilities and areas where they might need support.

    • Emotional & Social Well-being: Gain a deeper understanding of your child's emotional health, social interactions, and learning experiences.

    • Interventions & Services: Understand the interventions, supports, and services your child is receiving and how they impact their learning.

    • Assessment Results: Get a clear explanation of assessment results and what they mean for your child's education.

    • Disability Categories vs. Medical Diagnoses: Learn the difference between educational categories of disability and medical/clinical diagnoses.

    • Tailored Strategies & Recommendations: Receive personalized strategies and recommendations to support your child's educational journey.

    We're here to Empower YOU with the knowledge and tools to Help Your Child Thrive. Contact us today to get started!

  • The ultimate goal is to empower you as a parent, and also to gain a deeper understanding of your child’s unique needs, know your educational rights, and learn practical strategies to advocate effectively for them.

    Our Services Include:

    • Guidance through General and Special Education Processes: Get expert support navigating the complexities of both general and special education.

    • Empower Yourself to Support Your Child: Gain the knowledge and tools you need to confidently advocate for your child's unique strengths and challenges. We’re here to guide you every step of the way!

    • Advocacy, Collaboration, & Support: Collaborate with our consultant to create a personalized advocacy plan with effective strategies tailored to your child's needs. Receive ongoing support to confidently navigate educational processes, ensuring you're well-prepared for meetings, negotiations, and decision-making.

    Navigate Educational Processes:

    • 504 Meetings

    • Parent-Teacher Conferences

    • Classroom Observations

    • MET/IEP Meetings

    • FBA/BIP Meetings

    • Bullying Concerns

    • Resolution Meetings

    • Transition Meetings

    • Manifestation Meetings

    Let us help you become the best advocate for your neurodivergent child. Contact us today to get started!

  • We’ll assist with personalized correspondence, enhance your relationship with the school, and guide you through:

    • Requesting records

    • Setting up parent meetings

    • Scheduling Child Study/Student Study Team meetings

    • Requesting Section 504 evaluations for accommodations

    • Requesting IDEA evaluations for special education services

    • Reviewing or amending IEPs

    • Using neurodivergent-affirming language in 504 plans and IEPs

    • Consultants active participation in meetings as requested

    With our help, you'll be well-equipped to actively participate in discussions and advocate effectively for your child's needs.

Get the Support Your Child Needs NOW—Let’s Secure their Services and Accommodations Today!

1:1 Advocacy Coaching, Personalized Support, & Self-Empowerment

Unlock Your Child's FULL Potential

This Could Be YOU!

  • A Lifeline for Our Family

    "Meghan has been an absolute blessing for our family, and I cannot speak highly enough of her impact. She played a critical role in correctly identifying our son’s needs after an initial misidentification by the school psychologist at his public charter school. Meghan’s evaluations were not only thorough but also guided us through a confusing and challenging time, especially when the school’s communication fell short. She educated us on the IEP process, an area where the school seemed lost, and consistently prioritized what was best for our son over what was convenient for the institution. We are truly grateful for Meghan’s unwavering dedication, expertise, and the peace of mind she provided during a difficult period."

    Grateful Parent

  • Empowering Advocacy and Support

    "Working with Ms. Barbano was a turning point for our family. Before meeting her, we felt lost in the sea of educational jargon and overwhelmed by our child’s 504 plan. Meghan conducted a comprehensive review of our child’s records, breaking down the information in a way that made it easy for us to understand. She didn’t just help us grasp the details; she empowered us to become effective advocates for our child. With Meghan’s guidance, we’ve built a stronger relationship with the school, ensuring that our child’s unique needs are met. We now feel confident in navigating the educational system, and our child is thriving as a result." 

    Parent

  • Comprehensive and Compassionate Guidance

    "Navigating the educational system for our child was daunting until we started working with Meghan Barbano. Her comprehensive review of our child’s learning history and assessment results provided us with a deeper understanding of their strengths and challenges. Meghan’s personalized approach to our correspondence with the school helped us enhance our communication and collaboration, leading to better support for our child. We’re grateful for her compassionate guidance and the sense of empowerment she’s given us as we advocate for our child’s education."

    Parent

  • A Lifeline for Parents Navigating the IEP Process

    "Meghan Barbano was an invaluable resource as we navigated the complex world of IEPs. She took the time to review every piece of our child’s educational history, from assessment results to intervention data, helping us see the full picture. Meghan’s expertise was evident in every conversation, and she provided practical strategies that made a real difference in our child’s education. What stood out the most was her commitment to empowering us as parents—she made sure we understood our educational rights and felt confident in advocating for our child’s needs. Thanks to Meghan, we’ve seen significant improvements in our child’s educational experience."

    Parent

  • Expert Advocacy and Building Bridges

    "Meghan Barbano is an exceptional advocate when it comes to navigating the complexities of educational meetings. She not only took the time to thoroughly review our child’s educational records but also provided insights that we never would have discovered on our own. Meghan’s professionalism and strategic guidance were instrumental in advocating for our child’s needs within meetings, where she expertly bridged gaps between us and the school. Her ability to foster communication and find common ground has transformed our relationship with the school, leading to more effective support for our child. Meghan’s unwavering dedication and expert advocacy have empowered us as parents, and we are deeply grateful for her help."

    Parents

  • Navigating from 504 to IEP: Transforming Challenges into Tailored Support

    "Our experience with Meghan Barbano has been nothing short of transformative. When we realized that the accommodations in our child’s 504 plan were not supporting their progress, we felt lost and unsure of the next steps. Meghan meticulously reviewed our child’s records and helped us understand the educational implications of their challenges. She guided us through the evaluation process with the school, showing us how to request and advocate for the need for specially designed instruction instead of just accommodations. Meghan’s expertise and personalized approach improved our communication with the school, leading to a more effective and supportive plan for our child. We now feel empowered and confident in advocating for our child’s educational needs, thanks to Meghan’s dedication and guidance."

    Grateful Parents