Educational Consultant (advocate)
An Educational Consultant can be helpful in a variety of ways to help your child reach their full potential in their academic environment:
- A consultant will provide guidance and direction to a parent or family through the special education process and work to secure the appropriate educational services, accommodations and placement for your child, in both the public and private school arena.
- As a representative of the parents, a consultant will work with the schools to ensure that they are following the current special education and disability laws.
- By thoroughly reviewing your child’s academic records, personal history and testing information, the consultant will make recommendation regarding services and placement to design the best goals and objectives to meet your child’s needs.
- Guidance will also be provided for testing, treatment and therapy options.
My approach involves placing importance on educating the “whole child”.
- Initial referrals
- Provide letters to school districts
- Referrals for evaluations and services
- Complete classroom observations for input on service level delivery as well as placement
- Attend team meetings with special education department and other school personnel
- Complete record and reimbursement requests
- Issue compliance complaints
- Provide referrals for treatment, testing and therapy
- Advocate on behalf of parents at Mediation Hearings
- Provide representation at Due Process Hearings and the Appeal Process
The Educational Consultant’s Approach
Given the complexity of each child’s situation, I will thoroughly analyze neuropsychological reports, school report cards, evaluations and student’s work. It is also helpful if I can meet your child in order for me to make the best recommendations. I will also take a thorough personal history including early childhood milestones and any notable factors that may have influenced your child’s development.
In utilizing Dr. Hallowell’s strengths based approach, it is very important that we look at educating the “whole child.” While grades and tests hold an important place, the child’s social and emotional well-being should also be at the forefront. My ultimate goal is to empower every parent I work with to become a better advocate for their child.
Christine Robinson, M.Ed.