Are You The
Parent Of A Child With Special Needs?
My name is Krista Barth. I go by many titles – IEP Advocate, Special Needs Advocate or Educational Advocate. They all mean that I am here to help your child achieve their full potential, both academically and behaviorally. My background:
- Former special education teacher
- Masters degree in Special Education
- 15+ years in the field of education
- Experienced in how Florida public schools operate and what education options are available
- From Early Steps/FDLRS to transition out of high school - We can help!
- Transformed 5000+ ineffective IEP/504 and gifted student plans into meaningful plans that will be implemented with strict adherence
TOP 5 REASONS YOU MIGHT NEED AN ADVOCATE
- Your child hasn’t been found eligible for special education services, but has been receiving low performing academic scores and/or has been identified as a “behavior problem." You believe your child might need additional help to bridge gaps.
- Your child has been found eligible for special education services, but the services rendered have proven to be ineffective. Regression has occurred or progress has been stagnant.
- You are considering mediation or filing a due process complaint with the district because you believe there have been significant violations to your child’s rights under IDEA.
- Your child has been promised special education services and related services, accommodations and/or modifications that are NOT being rendered.
HOW WE CAN HELP
CONSULTING
We arm you with information about the special education process, allowing you be empowered to make informed decisions. We:
- Attend meetings
- Review data
- Provide information about parental and child rights
- Assist you in advocating for your child
ACADEMIC SUPPORT
With experience in creating and overseeing the implementation of measurable and meaningful IEPs, we are able to collaborate with parents and IEP teams in all stages of the process. We solve problems when conflicts arise, ultimately ensuring that the child we are serving progresses year to year.
If you are interested in working with us about a school-based issue, conflict or upcoming decision, book a free 15 minute consultation below.
BEHAVIORAL SUPPORT
Students with behavioral challenges have very specific protocols that schools must follow before considering moving a student to a more restrictive environment. Additionally, there are discipline procedures for students with disabilities that differ from the procedures in place for all students. We can help you navigate this arena.
If you are interested in working with us on behavioral issues, book a free 15 minute consultation below.
Every parent that has a child with special needs can benefit from the consultation with an expert in IEPs and 504 Plans. We are committed to students having what they need through the school system to be able to achieve their full potential, both academically and behaviorally. We offer free 15 minute consultations. We believe that all children are born capable of greatness.
WHERE WE CAN HELP
"VIRTUALLY" ANYWHERE IN THE UNITED STATES
We are available for live video conferencing and phone consultation.
In Person in Florida
We are willing to travel anywhere in South Florida and beyond. Some cities are as far as: Jacksonville, Tampa, St. Petersburg, Port St. Lucie, Cape Coral, Tallahassee and Orlando. To name a few counties we serve are: Brevard, Broward, Collier, Miami-Dade, Monroe, Sarasota, Hillsborough, Palm Beach, Orange, Duval, and Lake county and many more.
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meet our team
LAUREN STRADLEY
Lauren Stradley is an advocate with My Educational Solutions who specializes in communication disorders. Lauren Stradley began her career wanting to help children and families when she pursued her Bachelor’s in Communication Sciences and Disorders back in 2010.
RAY NELSON
I approach advocacy and IEP coaching differently than most folks. Part of that is my background, which is in sales and finance rather than education and administration. My past workplaces solved problems instead of minimizing or hiding them.
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