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Consultation & Advocacy

Navigating the Special Education Process

The special education system is complex, and most families enter it without a roadmap. We offer support so you can move through the process informed, prepared, and confident.

  • Consultation
    We start by listening. In an initial consultation, we take time to understand your child's history, your concerns, and your goals — then help you identify the most effective next steps.

  • Record Review
    Evaluation reports are dense with scores, percentiles, and clinical language. We translate your child's results into plain terms, explaining what the findings mean for their learning, behavior, and school supports.

  • Parent Preparation
    Before IEP or eligibility meetings, we help you get ready, drafting parent input statements, organizing documentation, and identifying the questions that matter most, so you walk in prepared rather than overwhelmed.

  • Meeting Attendance
    We can attend IEP, 504, and eligibility meetings alongside you as a knowledgeable advocate, helping ensure your child's needs are heard and that the discussion stays focused on what actually serves them.

  • IEP and 504 Plan Support
    From first evaluations through annual reviews, we help you understand what your child's plan should include — appropriate goals, accommodations, and services — and advocate for a plan that fits their actual needs.

What Sets Us Apart

Nicole brings a unique background as an IEP team member. Before training as a School Psychologist and becoming a Licensed Psychological Associate, she was licensed as both general education and special education teacher — which means she understands how classrooms work and how to connect teachers and families.

As a Diplomate of the American Board of School Neuropsychology, Nicole has also extensive experience evaluating neurodevelopmental disorders including Specific Learning Disorders, Intellectual Disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorders, as well as ADHD and executive functioning.

As a mother of four, she also knows what it feels like to sit across the table from a school team and advocate for your child.

The goal isn't to advocate for you indefinitely — it's to give you the knowledge and confidence to become your child's most effective advocate yourself.

You don't have to walk into an IEP meeting unprepared. Reach out and let’s talk through where you are in the process and how PsychEd School Services can support you.

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