Deborah Bloom Educational Consultants
Each family brings a unique case. We guide parents through the overwhelming world of special education by walking through the process with them. We listen and answer questions. We pull the pieces together. We keep this a personal process and remain attentive to the special needs of the child and their family.
We offer a wide range of educational consulting and advocacy services for students in preschool through high school. When parents engage our services they receive professional guidance in determining which educational plan and/or school setting might work most effectively for their child. We use our specialized training and experience in psychology, education, language development, learning disabilities and advocacy to understand the needs of the child and parents. We work closely with parents and district staff to develop an effective and appropriate Individual Educational Plan (IEP). We work with the team to develop goals and determine the services, program, school or center that delivers the best solution.
Educational Consultation and Special Needs Advocacy
Identifying and obtaining appropriate placement and services is a complex process. After an intake meeting with parents in our office, we assist them to determine the best services for their child by:
Reviewing school records and assessment results
Observing the child at school
Meeting with the child or teenager
Conferring with teachers, school personnel and other professionals who know and have worked with the child
Attending IEP meetings to explain and represent the child’s needs and help others to understand the parents’ expectations of the child’s school experience
Referring parents to outside professionals and agencies for independent evaluations and services when necessary
Holding strategy sessions
Ensuring school personnel follow the legal process and that due process rights are upheld
Conferring with parents about mediation or due process
Providing ongoing support and advocacy including attending annual IEPs, and follow-up support.
Special needs relocation advice