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Your child is struggling and it feels like the school isn't doing anything about it.

 

All you extra time and money is going to tutoring or therapies for your child.

 

You suspect something is going on with your child's learning and an evaluation would help you to figure out what it is.

 

Your child has a diagnosis, but is not receiving any services or accommodations.

 

You feel like your child needs an Individualized Education Program (IEP), but you're not sure how to get one.  

Good News!

 

I help families get special services for their children every single day.

And if you're like any of them, you've probably had some of the same myths and misconceptions about the process.  

 

Myths Like...

Myth #1: A child can't be evaluated until data has been collected for 12 weeks

 

Reality: Data collection and formal evaluation can occur simultaneously - you don't have to wait the intervention to end to do an evaluation

Myth #2: My child has a diagnosis so they automatically qualify for an IEP

 

Reality: School special education eligibility and a diagnosis from a private provider aren't the same thing.  You still need to do the eligibility process even if your child has a diagnosis.

Myth #3: Parents have to just wait and see what the school decides about getting an IEP

 

Reality: You are an integral part of your child's school team.  You can provide information to help the school understand the help your child needs. 

IMAGINE...

  • There was a way to get an IEP in just a few weeks or months...
  • You knew how to get the special education eligibility process moving quickly...
  • You had evenings and weekends free to relax because your child was receiving appropriate services at school...
  • You could re-allocate your tutoring funds to a family vacation...
  • Your child was receiving the appropriate school services... and flourishing!

Hi, I'm Dr. Brandi Tanner!

I am a former school psychologist turned special education parent advocate.  In my previous work as a school psychologist, I conducted evaluations and worked on ALL. ELIGIBILITY. ALL. DAY. so I know the process inside and out.

What types of outcomes have my clients had?

  • Children who had been in struggling the Response to Intervention (RtI) process for years have gotten an IEP by the next report card. 
    • ➡️Yes, we have shortened the time to get an IEP from YEARS to a few WEEKS.
  • A family who had been waiting for weeks to schedule a meeting with the school got a call in one hour after sending a letter I helped them draft. 
    • ➡️Yes, a difference in response time from the school from weeks to ONE HOUR!
  • The family of a child with a medical diagnosis had been turned down for an IEP.  I worked with them to have an Independent Educational Evaluation (IEE), and get their child the services they deserved.
    • ➡️Yes, after being turned down for an IEP they were able to get one anyway.  

My information, systems, and strategies have been crucial to many children getting an IEP:

 

NOW IT'S YOUR TURN!

Here's What You Get When You Enroll...

Here's what you'll be learning in the parent education program:

3. Participating in the Special Education Evaluation

You will learn your role in the special education evaluation process.  You will learn about how to collect and compile information to strengthen the case for services for your child.

 

4. Understanding Formal Evaluation Results

 

You will learn how to understand the results of a psychological evaluation and evaluation reports from other professionals..

6. Advocating After the Eligibility Meeting

 

You will learn about preparing for an initial IEP if your child is found eligible.  You will also learn about requesting an Independent Educational Evaluation (IEE) and dispute resolution options if they are found ineligible.

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are a few answers to our most common questions


Do I need special equipment to access the materials in the program?

How does this program work?

Is there any support available outside of the parent education program?

When does the program start and end?

How much time will it take me to participate in the program?

Couldn’t I find the information that I need online?

How long do I have access to the program?

  • Children Who Need an Evaluation

  • Children Who Have a Diagnosis

    If you your child already has a diagnosis, we help you to understanding the differences between a diagnosis from a private provider and special education eligibility at school.  We will walk you through the process of requesting special education services. 

  • Children Receiving Interventions Through Response to Intervention (RtI)

Early intervention is critical. 

 

90% of children with reading difficulties will achieve grade level in reading if they receive help in 1st grade.

 

75% of children whose help is delayed to age 9 or later continue to struggle throughout their school career.

 

BVelluntino, Scanton, Small, Pratt, Chen, & Denckla, 1996

 

This is a small investment and the payoff is your child’s future.

You have two choices here...

 

 

Continue to let your child fail as you figure it out on your own

 

 

OR

 

 

Save time and fast track your child to success using the support of our program