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If you’ve ever left an IEP meeting feeling overwhelmed, confused, or unsure what just happened—you’re not alone. The documents are dense. The language is technical. And the stakes for your child are high. Or you think you understand what happened, but want a second set of eyes.

That’s exactly why I offer a 2-Hour IEP Consultation designed to give you clarity, strategy, and next steps you can actually use.

Here’s how it works:

🔍 Hour 1: Deep Document Review + Draft Response Before we even meet, I carefully review your child’s most recent IEP and supporting documents. I spend up to 45 minutes reviewing the provided documents and noting:

Present levels vs. actual evaluation data

Whether goals are appropriate, measurable, and ambitious

Service delivery (minutes, setting, and providers)

Missing supports, evaluations, or red flags

Then, I may draft a response to the IEP—identifying the most common issues, so you’re not starting from scratch.

💻 Hour 2: Zoom Strategy Session We meet 1:1 to:

Walk through the IEP in plain language

Review the drafted response together

Identify strengths, concerns, and gaps

Discuss the concerns noted in your intake.

Build a clear advocacy plan for your next steps

You’ll leave with a better understanding of your “IEP Health”

This is for you if:

You just received an IEP and don’t know how to respond

You feel like something is “off” but can’t pinpoint it

You want a professional, data-driven review before signing anything

You need support translating evaluations into meaningful services

You’ve responded to the IEP, but still want a review.

You don’t have to figure this out alone. A strong IEP isn’t about checking boxes—it’s about ensuring your child makes real, effective progress.

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Your child deserves more than “adequate.” Let’s make sure they get it.

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Fun Fact Friday 💡

Did you know an IEP is required to provide “meaningful progress,” not just minimal progress?

This comes from a U.S. Supreme Court case called Endrew F. v. Douglas County School District RE‑1.

In simple terms, this means a student’s program should be appropriately ambitious based on their individual needs, not just the bare minimum.

If a child is receiving services but progress remains very slow or stalled, it may be worth taking a closer look at the program and supports.

What does Wilson Reading “with fidelity” actually look like?

I often hear parents say their child is “getting Wilson,” but it can mean very different things depending on how the program is implemented.

Wilson Reading System is a structured literacy program designed for students with significant reading challenges, including dyslexia. When it’s implemented as designed, there are a few key components:

1️⃣ Frequency and Intensity
Wilson is typically taught 4–5 days per week for about 45–60 minutes. Struggling readers usually need consistent, frequent instruction to make meaningful progress.

2️⃣ Small Groups
Instruction is usually 1:1 or in very small groups (2–4 students) so the teacher can hear every response and provide immediate correction.

3️⃣ A Structured Lesson Routine
Each lesson follows a consistent routine that includes things like:
• phonemic awareness
• sound tapping
• word reading
• controlled text reading
• spelling/dictation
• sentence reading and writing

The structure is part of what makes the program effective.

4️⃣ Mastery Before Moving On
Students typically move forward only after demonstrating mastery of a concept, rather than simply moving along with the rest of the group.

5️⃣ Progress Monitoring
Teachers usually collect accuracy and fluency data along the way so they can track progress through the program.

6️⃣ Instructor Training
Wilson is most effective when taught by someone who has received formal training in the program.

When all of these pieces are in place, Wilson can be a very effective intervention for many struggling readers.

If your child is receiving Wilson, it can sometimes be helpful to ask about things like:
• frequency of instruction
• group size
• current step/substep
• how progress is being measured

These details can help give a clearer picture of how the intervention is working.
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🍂 This October, give yourself the gift of clarity.
Concerned about your child's reading, writing, or math skills?
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Let’s uncover their strengths and get a roadmap forward together.
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