Reading Support Consultation

Not sure why reading feels so difficult for your child—or what kind of support would actually help?

This consultation is designed for parents who have concerns about their child's reading but aren't sure where to begin.

We'll discuss your child's strengths, areas of difficulty, reading experiences, current instruction, and any concerns you've noticed at home or school. Together, we'll identify potential areas to prioritize and discuss practical next steps.

You'll leave with:

• A clearer understanding of your child's reading needs

• Areas of reading development to prioritize

• Recommendations for supporting your child at home

• Guidance on whether additional assessment or intervention may be appropriate

• An opportunity to ask questions and talk through your concerns

$125 for 60 minutes

Personalized Reading Support for Your Homeschool

You don't have to figure out your child's reading instruction alone.

Whether you're just beginning your homeschool journey or you've been homeschooling for years, it can be difficult to know whether your reading instruction is meeting your child's needs—especially when reading isn't progressing as expected.

During this consultation, we'll look at your child's current reading skills, your homeschool approach, and the materials you're using to determine what is working and where additional support may be helpful.

You'll leave with:

• A clearer picture of your child's current reading needs

• Guidance on what skills to prioritize

• Recommendations for supporting reading within your existing homeschool routine

• Suggestions for books, activities, and resources

• A personalized roadmap for moving forward

$200 for 60 minutes

Understanding Your Child's Reading Instruction

You've probably heard terms like "Science of Reading," "structured literacy," and "phonics." But what do they actually mean for your child?

If you're unsure whether your child's current reading instruction is providing the skills and support they need, this consultation can help.

We'll look at your child's current reading instruction, materials, and experiences and discuss what effective reading instruction should include. I'll help you understand what you're seeing without the educational jargon.

We'll discuss:

• Phonemic awareness

• Phonics and decoding

• Encoding and spelling

• Fluency

• Vocabulary and language

• Comprehension

• Decodable text and reading practice

• Opportunities for explicit, systematic instruction

You'll leave with:

• A better understanding of your child's current reading instruction

• Questions to consider or ask your child's teacher

• Areas that may need additional attention

• Practical ideas for supporting your child

$100 for 60 minutes

Understanding Your Child's Educational Needs

Your child's learning differences shouldn't leave you feeling overwhelmed or unsure of what to ask for.

If your child has a learning difference, receives special education services, or you're beginning to navigate the process, this consultation provides a space to ask questions and better understand your options.

With a background in special education, I can help you make sense of educational terminology, discuss how learning differences may affect reading instruction, and prepare you to have informed conversations with your child's educational team.

We can discuss:

• Your child's current educational supports

• Reading and literacy needs

• Specially designed instruction

• Accommodations and modifications

• Progress toward reading goals

• Questions to ask your child's school team

• Ways to support learning at home

You'll leave with:

• Greater clarity about your child's educational needs

• A better understanding of educational terminology

• Questions and talking points for your child's school team

• Practical ideas for supporting your child at home

This consultation provides educational guidance and parent support; it does not constitute legal advocacy or legal advice.

$150 per hour

Go into your next IEP meeting feeling prepared!

IEP meetings can feel overwhelming—especially when you're trying to understand educational terminology while advocating for your child at the same time.

This consultation is designed to help you prepare before your meeting so you can walk in with a clearer understanding of your child's needs and the questions you want answered.

Before our meeting, you may provide relevant educational documents, such as your child's current IEP, evaluation results, progress reports, or other information you'd like to discuss. We'll review the information together and identify areas you may want to clarify with your child's educational team.

We'll work through:

• Your child's current IEP and reading-related goals

• Accommodations and specially designed instruction

• Progress toward current goals

• Areas of concern

• Questions you'd like to ask during the meeting

• Information you may want to bring with you

You'll leave with:

• A better understanding of your child's current educational plan

• A personalized list of questions and talking points

• Greater confidence going into your IEP meeting

• A clearer idea of what information to request or clarify

Best for: Parents preparing for an upcoming IEP meeting who want an experienced educator to help them understand their child's educational plan.

This service provides educational consultation and parent preparation. It does not constitute legal advice, legal representation, or legal advocacy.

$150-$250 per hour depending on amount of documentation provided.