"One hundred years from now, it will not matter what kind of car I drove, what kind of house I lived in, how much was in my bank account, nor what my clothes looked like."

"But the world may be a little better because I was important in the life of a child." 

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When you ask the question,

"How can I help my child or adolescent do better in school?",

do the answers you get "sound like":

	He/she needs to pay attention and work harder
	He/she needs to get motivated and take responsibility
	He/she needs to spend more time studying and on homework
	He/she needs to learn to behave and stay on task
	Maybe you need to become a better parent

Your child's real needs have not been accurately identified well enough and you are feeling guilty about something you shouldn't.

A successful academic experience requires an understanding of the learning style and the specific needs of each child - they are different for every child.   We can help identify your child's learning style.  When children have difficulty in school, typically there are issues in their learning environment that prevent them from performing to their ability. We can identify those issues.

Our approach utilizes an "Educational Success Assessment", a tool developed by leading experts in the field.  The assessment clearly identifies the needs, issues, help and adjustments needed to improve the chances for a successful educational experience.

In addition, the "Issues and Observations Inventory" identifies very specifically those areas that are significantly effecting the student's Academic and Behavioral performance.  These become the foundation of an Individualized Education Plan (IEP), including a Behavioral Plan when necessary.

Utilizing these tools, we will help prepare an IEP that will be submitted to your school's Case Conference Committee.  We will assist you by negotiating and advocating for you and your child at the Case Conference.

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Individualized Education Plans (IEP)

When children struggle in school because they have difficulties with attention, motivation, distraction, study skills, behavior, or focus, we all have a responsibility to provide them with the help they need.

IDEA '97 clearly defines the support required for children who are unable to do well with academics and behavior.  Our role is to support and Advocate for you and in your child's best interests by identifying their specific needs, preparing an Individualized Education Plan, helping you represent yourself  and your Child at Case Conferences and developing a positive and effective relationship with the school. 

We are experienced in Successful Academic and Behavioral Strategies as well as negotiating the appropriate interventions and accommodations.  We have had the opportunity to help many children and their parents in our capacity as Educational Coaches.

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Personalized Advocacy & Coaching

We will identify the best tools to help deal with difficulties in:

	Written Expression
	Oppositional Conduct
	Short Attention Span
	Inappropriate Behavior
	Disorganization
	Reading and Math Comprehension
	Study Skills
	Lack of Focus
	Most other areas of poor classroom performance and family 'combat'.

We will coach you on how to implement an effective 'reward system' for accomplishment and appropriate behavior' and prepare your child for

Self Advocacy.

	Walt Disney
	Thomas Edison
	Albert Einstein
	Michael Jordan
	John Lennon
	Eleanor Roosevelt
	Nolan Ryan

Theses and many other successful people struggled with academic and behavioral disabilities until they acquired the right tools.

Your Child Can Be Successful Too!!

Let us show you how we can help provide the essentials needed to achieve success.  We'll help you through practical and straightforward advice based on years of "hands on" experience and the use of techniques proven successful in schools across the country.

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