SPaN 2014 - 2015 Professional Directory WESTERN MA www.spanmass.org
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Box 269 Natick, MA 01760 www.spanmass.org [email protected] SPaN 2014 - 2015 Professional Directory WESTERN MA Adams Agawan Alford Amherst Ashfield Bechet Belchertown Bernardston Blandford Brimfield Buckland Charlemont Cheshire Chester Chesterfield Chicopee Clarksburg Colrain Conway Cummington Dalton Deerfield East Longmeadow Easthampton Egremont Enfield Erving Florida Gill Goshen Granby Granville Great Barrington Greenfield Greenwich Hadley Hampden Hancock Hatfield Hawley Heath Hinsdale Holland Holyoke Huntington Lanesborough Lee Lenox Leverett Leyden Longmeadow Ludlow Middlefield Monroe Monson Montague Monterey Montgomery Mount Washington New Ashford New Marlborough New Salem North Adams Northampton Northfield Orange Otis Palmer Pelham Peru Pittsfield Plainfield Prescott Richmond Rowe Russell Sandisfield Savoy Sheffield Shelburn Shutesbury South Hadley Southhampton Southwick Springfield Stockbridge Sunderland Tolland Tyringham Wales Ware Warwick Washington Wendell West Springfield West Stockbridge Westfield Westhampton Whately Wilbraham Williamsburg Williamstown Windsor Worthington Counties: Berkshire, Franklin, Hampden, Hampshire SPaN advocates, educational consultants and other professionals are available to work with families, schools, and individuals. Areas of expertise and fees will vary since they are determined by individual advocates, and are not regulated by SPaN. Potential clients are encouraged to make thoughtful, informed decisions based on their own needs. The Special Needs Advocacy Network is not responsible for the performance of individual advocates or service providers. View SPaN Ethics and Standards of Practice All SPaN Member are required to have met 12+ hours of continuing education training during the year ending July 31, 2014 to be included in this Professional Directory Listing. (*) indicates a Span Board of Director Last Updated: Autism Spectrum Advocacy 10/24/2014 Phone (508) 625-2209 S.P.A.N Advocate Listing Autism Spectrum Advocacy Stephanie LeBlanc, Cheryl Temple, Debra Wasilauski, M. E PO Box 122 Hopkinton, MA 01748 [email protected] www.autismspectrumadvocacy.com Disability Focus: Phone (508) 625-2209 Fax: (508) 625-2209 Travel Miles: Up to 40 miles Languages: English Autism Available in these Regions: Boston, Central, Metrowest, Northeast, Southeast Stephanie LeBlanc, Cheryl Temple, Debra Wasilauski, M. Ed. Using our unique group advocacy model, ASA offers comprehensive special educational advocacy services to children with Autism Spectrum Disorders. For more information and to contact us, please visit our website. Phone (781) 209-1166 Fax: (781) 795-1591 Travel Miles: 50+ miles Languages: English James Baron Esq., M. Ed. Attorney Law Office of James M. Baron 9 Spring St. Waltham, MA 02451 [email protected] www.lawbaron.com Disability Focus: i All Disability Categories Available in these Regions: Boston, Cape and the Islands, Central, Metrowest, Northeast, Southeast, West Special Education Law - Advocacy and counseling through the special education process; BSEA representation. j Page 2 of 31 S.P.A.N Advocate Listing Phone (781) 307-2378 Fax: Travel Miles: 50+ miles Languages: English Brooke Bayko Parent Advocate/Surrogate Parent 23 Hart Place Woburn, MA 01801 [email protected] Disability Focus: All Disability Categories, Autism, Communication, Developmental Delay, Emotional, Health, Intellectual, Neurological, Physical, Sensory(Hearing/Vision), Specific Learning Disability Available in these Regions: Boston, Central, Metrowest, Northeast, Southeast, West I have 2 boys with Autism and they have trained me advocate for them in the public school system. I have always had a great relationship with my childrens school and both boys receive all services necessary and are thriving. I took the training through the Federation For Children with Special needs and continue to take what ever trainings I am lucky enough to be able to attend. Ashley Berman Esq. Attorney Education Consulting, Advocacy & Legal Services, LLC 999 Broadway, Suite 301 Stonehill Corporate Center Saugus, MA 01906 [email protected] www.educationandjuvenilelaw.com Disability Focus: Phone (781) 231-4332 Fax: (781) 231-3273 Travel Miles: 50+ miles Languages: English All Disability Categories Available in these Regions: Boston, Central, Metrowest, Northeast, Southeast, West Graduated from Suffolk University Law School in May 2013 and was admitted to the Massachusetts Bar in November 2013. Ashley interned with both Attorney Kristin Palace and Attorney Jill Updegraph during my time in law school. I provide legal representation and counseling throughout the entire special education process. Page 3 of 31 S.P.A.N Advocate Listing Phone (508) 366-6800 Fax: 508-366-2021 Travel Miles: 50+ miles Languages: English Lyn Billman-Golemme MEd RN MFT MHC CSCS Billman-Golemme Associates 27 Park Street Westborough, MA 01581 [email protected] Disability Focus: All Disability Categories Available in these Regions: Boston, Central, Metrowest, Northeast, Southeast, West Parent information/options, complex situations, IEP, 504. Test/Evaluation interpretation. High Risk behavior. All special education needs and ages. FCSN trained l Elizabeth Bostic The Parent Coach, LLC PO Box 245 Reading, MA 01867 [email protected] www.theparentcoachllc.com Disability Focus: Phone (617) 592-3852 Fax: (781) 209-5956 Travel Miles: Up to 40 miles Languages: English * President All Disability Categories Available in these Regions: Metrowest, Northeast Empowering parents through consultation and the facilitation of effective collaboration with special education professionals. FCSN trained. Page 4 of 31 S.P.A.N Advocate Listing Phone (617) 640-1007 Fax: 617-640-1007 Travel Miles: Up to 40 miles Languages: English Marilyn Burke Weber Transition Advocate Parent Consultant 11 Dartmouth Avenue Dedham, MA 02026 [email protected] Disability Focus: All Disability Categories Available in these Regions: Boston, Metrowest, Northeast, Southeast, West Consultation and advocacy 14-22 transition-aged youth. Transition planning for life after high school. FCSN, Wrightslaw, SEAT Trained; FCSN Trainer Turning 14, FCSN Planning A Life. Massachusetts Advocates for Children Autism Committee and Transition Committee. Phone (617) 719-1510 Fax: Travel Miles: Up to 40 miles Languages: Tara Campbell M. Ed. Labor of Love Advocacy Network 48 Edward Rd Newton, MA 02465 [email protected] taracampbelladvocacy.com Disability Focus: All Disability Categories Available in these Regions: Boston, Metrowest, Northeast, Southeast 20 years of experience as a special educator 15 years in a private school for kids with language based learning disabilities. Professional and collaborative TEAM approach designed to empower families. I am available for consultations, IEP and educational testing review, team meetings, observations and home assessments (strategies and suggestions for the carryover of skills from school to home). SPED certified, Licensed Speech Therapy Assistance, Wilson and LindamoodBell trained and certified. Page 5 of 31 t S.P.A.N Advocate Listing Phone (857) 998-3101 Fax: (617) 864-9906 Travel Miles: Up to 40 miles Languages: English Tom Canel Educational Advocate/Consultant Canel Parental Advocacy 267 Concord Avenue #3 Cambridge, MA 02138 [email protected] caneladvocacy.com Disability Focus: All Disability Categories, Autism, Developmental Delay, Emotional Available in these Regions: Boston, Central, Metrowest I accept cases in all disability areas, but specialize in autism and emotional disabilities. I am highly skilled at negotiating and consensus building. I am experienced in IEP meetings and BSEA mediations. I have a Masters Degree in Special Education from Lesley University and extensive experience as a union representative. Phone (508) 835-1188 Fax: (508) 835-1187 Travel Miles: 50+ miles Languages: English Lynne Carlson-LeFort MBA Special Education Advocate and Consultant The Advocate 26 West Boylston St. West Boylston, MA 01583 [email protected] Disability Focus: t All Disability Categories, Autism, Communication, Developmental Delay, Emotional, Health, Intellectual, Neurological, Physical, Sensory(Hearing/Vision), Specific Learning Disability Available in these Regions: Boston, Cape and the Islands, Central, Metrowest, Northeast, Southeast, West Providing special education advocacy and consulting services to families since 1990. FCSN trained. Experienced, knowledgeable, professional. We service all of Massachusetts. Consultation, TEAM Meetings, Mediations, Training. Page 6 of 31 t S.P.A.N Advocate Listing Phone (781) 308-4577 Fax: (781) 345-1956 Travel Miles: Up to 40 miles Languages: English Laurel Collins M Ed. Educational Advocate Special Education Advocacy & Consultation 6 Munroe St. Woburn, MA 01801 [email protected] laurelcollins.wordpress.com Disability Focus: Autism, Developmental Delay, Emotional Available in these Regions: Boston, Central, Metrowest, Northeast High-quality, compassionate educational advocacy w/speciality in negotiation & mediation, since 2006. E.I. Training Ctr consultant & presenter. Highly skilled in Autism, Early Childhood/turning 3, Elementary & Middle School & Emotional Disabilities. Phone (617) 549-5065 Fax: Travel Miles: Languages: English Marie Concannon Parent Consultation - Educational Edvocacy 575 California St. Newton, MA 02460 [email protected] Disability Focus: All Disability Categories, Autism, Communication, Developmental Delay, Emotional, Health, Intellectual, Mental Health, Neurological, Physical, Sensory(Hearing/Vision), Specific Learning Disability Available in these Regions: Boston, Metrowest, Northeast, Southeast 30 years experience as a Special Educator skilled in the Team process and negotiating for the needs of the child. Available for consultation regarding the SPED process review of assessments and attendance at IEP, 504, IEE and Team meetings, as well as mediation. Master Degree in Special Education from Lesley University. FCSN trained. Page 7 of 31 S.P.A.N Advocate Listing Phone (978) 395-6000 Fax: Travel Miles: 50+ miles Languages: English Betsy Cooke M.Ed. CAS Advocate4MyChild 15 Brier RdPO Box 776 Gloucester, MA 01930 [email protected] www.advocate4mychild.com Disability Focus: All Disability Categories Available in these Regions: Boston, Metrowest, Northeast Advocate / Educational Consultant in SPED process: Assessments, IEP, 504, IEE, team meetings, observations. 20+ years certified teacher & certified Reading Specialist, FCSN trained. Will travel 1 hr. Phone (617) 548-5025 Fax: (781) 246-9007 Travel Miles: 50+ miles Languages: English Jody Crowther JLC Advocacy 6 Perkins Lynnfield, MA 01940 [email protected] Disability Focus: All Disability Categories, Autism Available in these Regions: Central, Metrowest, Northeast 20+ years experience as a Special Education Consultant and Advocate: Autism/PDD-Nos, ADHD, LD's, NVLD, Aspergers and Transition. Pre-K - Grade 12. Helping parents navigate the 504/IEP process successfully. FCSN and SESPP trained. Page 8 of 31 S.P.A.N Advocate Listing Phone (617) 489-2745 Fax: 617-489-2745 Travel Miles: 50+ miles Languages: English, Spanish Noreen Q. Curran Advocacy Associates 11 Barbara Terrace Watertown, MA 02472 [email protected] Disability Focus: All Disability Categories, Autism, Communication, Developmental Delay, Emotional, Health, Intellectual, Mental Health, Mental Health, Neurological, Physical, Sensory(Hearing/Vision), Specific Learning Disability Available in these Regions: Boston, Cape and the Islands, Central, Metrowest, Northeast, Southeast Advocacy:all disabilities. Team meetings, Mediations, Pre-hearing Conferences. Consultations available. 35 years experience. Dispute resolution. Phone (617) 926-5916 Fax: Travel Miles: Up to 20 miles Languages: English Ann Davitt BA, M.A., M.Ed. www.annsadvocacy.webs.com/ 66 Duff Street Watertown, MA 02472 [email protected] www.annsadvocacy.webs.com Disability Focus: All Disability Categories, Autism, Communication, Emotional, Health, Intellectual, Neurological, Physical, Sensory(Hearing/Vision), Specific Learning Disability Available in these Regions: Boston, Metrowest, Northeast, Southeast FCSN trained, 35 years experience; teacher, Special Educator, IEP development, SPED team chairperson. Specializing in: all LD's, dyslexia and other reading disorders, ADHD, NVLD, Autism spectrum, SID. Team meetings, mediation. Low fees. Page 9 of 31 S.P.A.N Advocate Listing Phone (781) 772-1273 Fax: (781) 898-3107 Travel Miles: Up to 40 miles Languages: English, Spanish * Member-At-Large Ruth Diaz, Esq Attorney Law Office of Ruth M. Diaz 8 Intervale Rd. Wellesley, MA 02481 [email protected] www.ruthdiazlaw.com Disability Focus: All Disability Categories, Autism, Communication, Developmental Delay, Emotional, Health, Intellectual, Neurological, Physical, Sensory(Hearing/Vision), Specific Learning Disability Available in these Regions: Boston, Metrowest, Northeast, Southeast Experienced attorney providing high quality legal representation in all stages of the Special Education process from Team meetings to Bureau of Special Education Appeal hearings on behalf of students (ages 3-21) in all disability categories including Autism, Aspergers Syndrome, Language-Based Learning r Disorders, Sensory, Neurological, ADHD, Intellectual, Social/Emotional, as well as Transitions, Discipline, Bullying and Trauma. Phone (781) 365-0433 Fax: (617) 217-2001 Travel Miles: Up to 40 miles Languages: English Rita Donovan Donovan Advocacy and Consulting 225 Franklin St, 26th flr Boston, MA 02110 [email protected] Disability Focus: All Disability Categories Available in these Regions: Metrowest, Metrowest Strategic planning including case evaluation, consultes with providers and school observations in preparation for team meetings. Collaborate with state wide systems and school districts to ensure FAPE. Experienced in complex cases and out of districts placements. BSEA and mediation experience. Retainer required with a signed contract from the parent, guardian or GAL. Page 10 of 31 S.P.A.N Advocate Listing Jennie DunKley JDK Communications: Special Education Consulting 9 Meetinghouse Lane South Easton, MA 02375 [email protected] http://www.jdk-com.com Disability Focus: Phone (508) 230-7357 Fax: 508-230-7363 Travel Miles: 50+ miles Languages: English * Member-At-Large All Disability Categories Available in these Regions: Boston, Cape and the Islands, Central, Metrowest, Northeast, Southeast, West 12+ years results-focused Advocacy & Consulting. SEAT, FCSN & Wrightslaw trained; FCSN Trainer. Chair Massachusetts SPED Advisory Council. j Phone (508) 755-4557 Fax: 508-791-5135 Travel Miles: 50+ miles Languages: English Jayne S. Fisher M.S., M.A. Special Education Consultant and Advocate Jayne S. Fisher, M.S., M.A. 124 Newton Avenue North Worcester, MA 01609 [email protected] www.jaynefisheradvocate.com Disability Focus: All Disability Categories Available in these Regions: Central, Metrowest, Northeast, Southeast I have 30 years experience as a special education consultant and advocate. I partner with parents in their quest for a meaningful education for their children with disabilities. My practice now includes mentoring for new and experienced advocates. Page 11 of 31 S.P.A.N Advocate Listing Phone (413) 695-8456 Fax: (800) 405-8428 Travel Miles: Up to 40 miles Languages: English, French Sandra Fitzpatrick High Expectations Advocacy 192 Daniel Shays Hwy Belchertown, MA 01007 [email protected] Disability Focus: All Disability Categories Available in these Regions: West 19 yrs. Experience: teacher/administrator, 4 M.A. certificates. Team meetings, IEP's, 504's, observations, program evaluations. FCSN trained. Phone (413) 320-5339 Fax: (413) 527-0307 Travel Miles: Up to 40 miles Languages: English Ingrid Flory Parent consultant & Advocate KidFirst Advocates PO Box 177 Easthampton, MA 01027 [email protected] www.kidfirst.net Disability Focus: All Disability Categories Available in these Regions: West Guiding parents through special education in western Massachusetts. Serving all disabilities with a collaborative yet firm, child-centered approach. Trained by the Federation for Children with Special Needs, Wrightslaw, COPAA’s national Special Education Advocate Training (SEAT). Particular expertise in i communication disorders/AAC, autism, developmental and complex disabilities. Page 12 of 31 S.P.A.N Advocate Listing Cheryl Follett Special Education Advocate Southeast Advocate Associates, Inc. 4 Carleton Road Plainville, MA 02762 [email protected] www.southeastadvocateassociates.com Disability Focus: Phone (508) 272-0010 Fax: (774) 827-3010 Travel Miles: 50+ miles Languages: English * Member-At-Large All Disability Categories Available in these Regions: Boston, Cape and the Islands, Central, Metrowest, Northeast, Southeast, West 30+ yrs. Experience, Comprehensive Advocacy & Consultation, NE states, References on request. Advocate Trainer and Coach. My experience includes advocating for children with disabilities in thirteen states simultaneously. I have extensive knowledge of the federal laws and regulations in addition to the MA state laws and regulations governing Special Education. Yulika Forman Autism Advocacy: The Expert Ally PO Box 719 Brookline, MA 02445 [email protected] www.theexpertally.com Disability Focus: Phone (617) 651-1927 Fax: (617) 299-3714 Travel Miles: 50+ miles Languages: English, Russian * Member-At-Large Autism, Communication, Specific Learning Disability Available in these Regions: Boston, Metrowest, Northeast, West I specialize in autism and language-based disabilities, also have clients with ADD/ADHD, sensory processing disorder, developmental delay, depression/anxiety, etc. PhD in child psychology, MA in mental health and rehabilitation counseling, training in clinical and legal issues related to special education (FCSN i trained). Page 13 of 31 S.P.A.N Advocate Listing Phone (978) 338-6611 Fax: (978) 561-1124 Travel Miles: 50+ miles Languages: English Laura Gillis Esq. Law Office of Laura G. Gillis, LLC 27 Main St. Topsfield, MA 01983 [email protected] legillislaw.com Disability Focus: All Disability Categories Available in these Regions: Boston, Cape and the Islands, Central, Metrowest, Northeast, Southeast, West Attorney & parent of a child diagnosed with Autism. IEP review; TEAM meetings; LD, ASD, Dyslexia, ADD/ADHD; out of district placements; BSEA hearings and mediation, suspensions/expulsions, manifestation determination hearings. Phone (617) 780-7753 Fax: Travel Miles: Up to 40 miles Languages: English Laura Gold Special Education Attorney/Advocate Gold Advocacy 54 Longview Rd. Reading, MA 01867 [email protected] Disability Focus: All Disability Categories, Autism, Communication, Developmental Delay, Emotional, Health, Intellectual, Neurological, Physical, Sensory(Hearing/Vision), Specific Learning Disability Available in these Regions: Central, Metrowest, Northeast Attorney (former Prosecutor) and Advocate. FCSN and SESPP trained. Dedicated to offering families advocacy and legal support in Special Education matters from 504/IEP planning to Out of District Placements. Juvenile delinquency cases and hearings. Page 14 of 31 S.P.A.N Advocate Listing Phone (508) 285-5504 Fax: (508) 285-6022 Travel Miles: 50+ miles Languages: English Beth Karon Goldberg Esq. Attorney at Law 250 E.Main St. Suite 4 Norton, MA 02766 [email protected] www.bethkgoldberglaw.com Disability Focus: All Disability Categories Available in these Regions: Boston, Cape and the Islands, Central, Metrowest, Southeast Special education advocacy and legal representation at school meetings, mediation, and the BSEA regarding 504 and IEP process, discipline, bullying and more. The goal is to assist parents and guardians to procure appropriate educational services for their student. Past special education teacher and social worker. Sliding fee scale available. Please call our office. Phone (978) 456-9356 Fax: 978-456-9356 Travel Miles: Up to 40 miles Languages: English Mary W. Grimm Special Ed Advocate and Consultant Mary Grimm - Advocacy PO Box 502 Harvard, MA 01451 [email protected] Disability Focus: All Disability Categories Available in these Regions: Central, Metrowest, Northeast, West Special Education consultant/Advocate, former SpEd teacher, Master level, 30+ years experience; ADHD, Dyslexia (LBLD), NVLD, Asperger's; FCSN * Wright's Law trained. Page 15 of 31 S.P.A.N Advocate Listing Susan L. Haberman M. Ed. Susan L. Haberman, M. Ed. 60 Davidson Road Framingham, MA 01701 [email protected] www.slhaberman.com Disability Focus: Phone (508) 965-4175 Fax: (508) 405-4544 Travel Miles: 50+ miles Languages: English * Member-At-Large All Disability Categories, Autism, Communication, Developmental Delay, Emotional, Health, Neurological, Physical, Sensory(Hearing/Vision), Specific Learning Disability Available in these Regions: Boston, Cape and the Islands, Central, Metrowest, Northeast, Southeast, West Susan is a certified special educator with over 20 years experience teaching in public and private schools. Shas been in private practice as a consultant for 7 years. Susan has taught and advocated for children with a range of diagnoses including Learning Disabilities, Mental Health Disorders, Autism Spectrum Disorders, ADHD, Intellectual Impairments and other health conditions. Susan offers a range of services including advocacy, consultation, transition planning and observations. Phone (781) 930-3127 Fax: Travel Miles: 50+ miles Languages: English Alisa Hall Sankey Law Offices 25 Braintree Hill Park, Ste 200 Braintree, MA 02184 [email protected] www.sankeylaw.com Disability Focus: All Disability Categories Available in these Regions: Boston, Cape and the Islands, Central, Metrowest, Northeast, Southeast, West Representing parents in all special education matters, including: team meetings, mediation and due process hearings, out of district placements, school discipline and expulsion hearings and juvenile court cases. Page 16 of 31 S.P.A.N Advocate Listing Phone (508) 868-0822 Fax: Travel Miles: 50+ miles Languages: English Kathleen A. Hultgren Ed.D. Educational Consultant/Advocate KBR Industries Inc. 11 Prouty Lane Rutland, MA 01543 [email protected] Disability Focus: All Disability Categories, Autism, Communication, Communication, Emotional, Health, Intellectual, Neurological, Physical, Sensory(Hearing/Vision), Specific Learning Disability Available in these Regions: Boston, Cape and the Islands, Central, Metrowest, Northeast, Southeast, West FCSN trained and 12 years as an advocate with 35 years experience in a public school as a classroom teacher, Speech and Language Therapist, Learning Disability Specialist and a Team Chairperson working with language based learning disabilities, intellectual/development impairments, ADHD, emotional and behavioral impairments, Autism, transition and bullying issues. IEP, 504, mediations, discipline, evaluation interpretations, observations, certified Speech and Language Path, Certified Wilson I Phone (781) 453-1945 Fax: Travel Miles: Languages: English Jerry S. Jacobs LICSW Jerry S. Jacobs, LLCSW 17 Melrose Avenue Needham, MA 02492 [email protected] Disability Focus: Available in these Regions: Boston, Metrowest Licensed social worker Experienced Advocate for children with LD, PDD, and social/emotional challenges. FCSN trained Page 17 of 31 S.P.A.N Advocate Listing Phone (781) 784-9225 Fax: Travel Miles: Up to 40 miles Languages: English Marcy Kaplan Full Potential Consulting 19 Inca Tr. Sharon, MA 02067 [email protected] www.fullpotentialconsult.com Disability Focus: Autism, Communication, Developmental Delay, Emotional, Intellectual, Neurological, Sensory(Hearing/Vision), Specific Learning Disability Available in these Regions: Boston, Metrowest, Southeast Trained by the Federation for Children with Special Needs, Full Potential Consulting offers a broad range of services including attending school meetings. We also review with parents and caregivers the student's evaluations and documentation. It is our goal to strongly advocate for students while also working hand in hand with their parents/caregivers to navigate the special education process. We work collaboratively and professionally with school districts and other service providers. Phone (781) 329-6874 Fax: Travel Miles: 50+ miles Languages: English Lois M. Kraus M.Ed. Special Education Solutions 371 Mt. Vernon Street Dedham, MA 02026 [email protected] www.spedsolutionsma.com Disability Focus: Autism, Communication, Developmental Delay, Emotional, Intellectual, Neurological, Specific Learning Disability Available in these Regions: Boston, Central, Metrowest, Northeast, Southeast Educ. Advocate & Parent with 15 years’ experience. My mission is to empower parents in understanding the SPED process & in developing the most appropriate IEP/504 child centered educational plan. I use a professional and collaborative TEAM approach. I am available for consultations, team meetings, l mediations, transition planning, observations & evaluations of current & proposed IEP/504 & placements. I have extensive knowledge with regard to many disabilities specializing in Autism/Asperger.Asperger. Page 18 of 31 S.P.A.N Advocate Listing John Krieger M. Ed. Education Consultant and Advocate John Krieger, M.ED., Education Consulting and Adovcacy 300 West Main St. Bldg B Northborough, MA 01532 [email protected] www.kriegeredconsult.com Disability Focus: Phone (413) 522-2908 Fax: (508) 393-4270 Travel Miles: 50+ miles Languages: English All Disability Categories Available in these Regions: Boston, Central, Metrowest, Northeast, Southeast, West Experienced Educator, Consultant and Advocate: ADHD, Autism, Bullying, Developmental Delay, Learning Disabilities, Mental Health, Etc… Phone (617) 699-0364 Fax: Travel Miles: 50+ miles Languages: English Mary-Beth Landy Educational Advocate Special Kids with Needs 67 Prescott St. Medford, MA 02155 [email protected] Disability Focus: Autism, Communication, Developmental Delay, Emotional, Health, Specific Learning Disability Available in these Regions: Boston, Metrowest, Northeast, Southeast I have served as a Family Advocate for 9 years. I am the parent of two special needs children. I am trained by appointed Federation for Children with Special Needs and Wrightslaw, and serve as a state Special Education Surrogate Parent. I work for FCSN as an Information Specialist, Trainer, and consultant. I am a Certified Trainer for the National Alliance for Mental Illness of Massachusetts. I accept credit cards and work with families through a sliding scale for fees. Page 19 of 31 S.P.A.N Advocate Listing Phone (508) 625-2209 Fax: (508) 625-2209 Travel Miles: Up to 40 miles Languages: English Stephanie L. LeBlanc Autism Spectrum Advocacy PO Box 122 Hopkinton, MA 01748 [email protected] www.autismspectrumadvocacy.com Disability Focus: Autism Available in these Regions: Boston, Central, Metrowest, Northeast, Southeast Stephanie LeBlanc, Cheryl Temple, Debra Wasilauski, M. Ed. Using our unique group advocacy model, ASA offers comprehensive special educational advocacy services to children with Autism Spectrum Disorders. For more information and to contact us, please visit our website. Phone (857) 891-3271 Fax: Travel Miles: 50+ miles Languages: English Mary Lewis-Pierce Parent Advocate and Special Education Attorney 61 Walk Hill Street #2 Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 [email protected] lewispierce.org Disability Focus: I All Disability Categories Available in these Regions: Boston, Metrowest, Northeast, Southeast I am a Special Education Attorney and Advocate. I am a former prosecutor who is now dedicated to serving families with children with special needs. I have been trained by FCSN, and I am a Special Education Surrogate Parent. I can help with all stages of the education process from reviewing IEPs, attending Team l Meetings, to Mediation and Hearings. I will be a zealous advocate for your family. Page 20 of 31 S.P.A.N Advocate Listing Phone (781) 455-8350 Fax: Travel Miles: Up to 20 miles Languages: English Carol Macey M.Ed, NCSP Carol S. Macey, M. Ed., NCSP 6 Fay Lane Needham, MA 02494 [email protected] Disability Focus: All Disability Categories Available in these Regions: Boston, Metrowest 30+ years working with parents and schools - licensed educational psychologist - all disabilities, prek grade 8 - FCSN trained. Daniel Mikolajewski Jr. Esq. Attorney Education Consulting, Advocacy & Legal Services, LLC 999 Broadway, Suite 301 Stonehill Corporate Center Saugus, MA 01906 [email protected] www.educationandjuvenilelaw.com Disability Focus: Phone (781) 231-4332 Fax: (781) 231-3273 Travel Miles: 50+ miles Languages: English All Disability Categories Available in these Regions: Boston, Cape and the Islands, Central, Metrowest, Northeast, Southeast, West Specializing in Special Needs Estate Planning including Guardianship, Special Needs Trusts, Health Care Proxy, & Durable Power of Attorney. In addition he practices Special Education Law, Education Law, Juvenile Law, Mental Health Law, and Disability Law. Daniel has extensive experience working with children and adults with moderate to severe special needs. Page 21 of 31 S.P.A.N Advocate Listing Phone (978) 969-6281 Fax: (978) 522-8459 Travel Miles: 50+ miles Languages: English Michelle Moor Esq. Law Office of Michelle Moor, LLC PO Box 299 Beverly, MA 01915 [email protected] www.michellemoor.com Disability Focus: All Disability Categories Available in these Regions: Boston, Cape and the Islands, Central, Metrowest, Northeast, Southeast, West My legal practice is devoted entirely to assisting children with special needs receive free appropriate public educations. I help families with a wide range of legal issues, including establishing eligibility for 504 plans and IEPs, navigating the Team process successfully, securing an out of district placement when necessary, transition service planning, as well as with discipline and bullying matters. I also represent clients at mediations and due process hearings. Phone (508) 857-9396 Fax: Travel Miles: Up to 40 miles Languages: English Christina Moore M. Ed. Educational Consultant/Academic Coach 5 Oriole Drive North Attleboro, MA 02760 [email protected] www.learnmoore.net Disability Focus: Autism, Communication, Developmental Delay, Emotional, Health, Intellectual, Neurological, Sensory(Hearing/Vision), Specific Learning Disability Available in these Regions: Boston, Central, Metrowest, Southeast Certified teacher and student advocate. Strategic and collaborative WHOLE TEAM focus. Empowering families for students to reach their full potential. Master’s level in Education. Member of CEC, International Dyslexia Association, SPaN and Special Education Surrogate Parent Program. Wilson Level 1 Certified. Remediation, tutoring and executive functioning support. Page 22 of 31 S.P.A.N Advocate Listing Tracey Morgan Advocate for Special Education A Bright IDEA Advocates 1661 Massachusetts Ave #241 Lexington, MA 02420 [email protected] www.abrightideaadvocates.com Disability Focus: Phone (781) 734-0419 Fax: (781) 734-0419 Travel Miles: 50+ miles Languages: English * Member-At-Large All Disability Categories Available in these Regions: Boston, Cape and the Islands, Central, Metrowest, Northeast, Southeast Affordable rates, sliding-scale, call for details. Experience with behavior assessment/modification, out-of district and residential placements. FCSN & Orton-Gillingham training. 25 years of experience, education, and training in presentation, negotiation and conflict resolution. Effective and collaborative communication t with school districts, collateral agencies, and insurance companies. COPAA Phone (617) 393-3704 Fax: (617) 393-3704 Travel Miles: 50+ miles Languages: English Faith Morgan Special Education Advocate d/b/a Massachusetts Family and Child 126 Main St. #19 Watertown, MA 02471 [email protected] www.mafamilyandchild.org Disability Focus: All Disability Categories Available in these Regions: Boston, Metrowest, Northeast, Southeast Master's Level Special Education Advocate with over 20 years experience in education and advocacy. Professional, systematic approach to achieving results for your child. FCSN Advocate, MA DESE Surrogate. FCSN, Wrightslaw, Suffolk Law ALS, COPAA, SPAN. Page 23 of 31 f S.P.A.N Advocate Listing Phone (508) 829-6102 Fax: Travel Miles: Up to 40 miles Languages: English, French Jackie Murphy Education Advocate 152 Highland St. Holden, MA 01520 [email protected] www.jackiegeermurphy.com Disability Focus: Autism, Developmental Delay Available in these Regions: Central, Metrowest Parent Consultant & Advocate. Specialize in (but not limited to) Autism Spectrum Disorders. Services include: IEP review, TEAM meetings, observations, mediations. Training: Federation for Children with Special Needs Parent Consultant Training, Institute for Special Education Advocacy (William & Mary Law j School), Wrightslaw Bootcamp, continuing education offered by SPaN. Phone (978) 494-0401 Fax: Travel Miles: 50+ miles Languages: English, Spanish Scott Nicholas Esq. The Nicholas Law Office 21 Central Street Andover, MA 01810 [email protected] Disability Focus: All Disability Categories Available in these Regions: Boston, Cape and the Islands, Central, Metrowest, Northeast, Southeast, West A Massachusetts special education attorney, now accepting new clients throughout the Commonwealth of Massachusetts needing assistance in special education matters including: IEP review, drafting and negotiation; IEP team meeting attendance; Section 504 plans; mediation and BSEA hearing representation; out of district placements, and disciplinary proceedings. Page 24 of 31 S.P.A.N Advocate Listing James F. O'Donnell M. Ed., JD Advocacy Alliance of Greater Boston 222 Northampton Street Boston, MA 02118 [email protected] 2thrive4life.org Disability Focus: Phone (617) 266-6807 Fax: (617) 266-6807 Travel Miles: Up to 40 miles Languages: American Sign Language/SEE, English * Member-At-Large Sensory(Hearing/Vision) Available in these Regions: Boston, Cape and the Islands, Central, Metrowest, Northeast, Southeast JD, Ms.Ed, Administrator for 7 years Boston, 19 years in disability law or field. Specialty is hearing loss: hard of hearing, Deaf, oral, signing and those with cochlear implants: also where hearing loss is one of the disabilities. First consultation is free. Services include as counselor legal representation at IEP meeting level, mediation or hearing. My goal is to ensure full services for children with disability and empower parents to be effective advocates themselves. Phone (508) 529-4777 Fax: 508-529-4777 Travel Miles: 50+ miles Languages: English Debra Pedersen M. Ed. Special Education Consultant & Advocate Pedersen Educational Associates, LLC 25 Hopkinton Road Upton, MA 01568 [email protected] Disability Focus: All Disability Categories Available in these Regions: Boston, Cape and the Islands, Central, Metrowest, Northeast, Southeast, West Special Education Consultant/Advocate, Former SpEd teacher, Master Level, 30+ yrs. experience ADHD, Dyslexia (LBLD), NVLD, Tourette's; FCSN & Wright'sLaw trained. Page 25 of 31 j S.P.A.N Advocate Listing Phone (781) 930-3127 Fax: (781) 930-3128 Travel Miles: 50+ miles Languages: English Jeffrey Sankey Sankey Law Offices, P.C. 25 Braintree Hill Park, Suite 200 Braintree, MA 02184 [email protected] www.sankeylaw.com Disability Focus: All Disability Categories, Autism, Communication, Developmental Delay, Emotional, Health, Intellectual, Neurological, Physical, Sensory(Hearing/Vision), Specific Learning Disability Available in these Regions: Boston, Cape and the Islands, Central, Metrowest, Northeast, Southeast Special Education Attorney. Provides legal representation in all special education matters, including team meetings, settlement conferences and BSEA hearings. Out-of-District Placements. School discipline, expulsions and manifestation hearings. Bullying and harassment cases. Experienced Juvenile Court representation. Phone (508) 245-5571 Fax: (978) 897-4170 Travel Miles: Up to 40 miles Languages: English * Member-At-Large Lawrence Schultz J.D., Ed.D. Reasen, LLC 22 Ice House Rd. Leominster, MA 01453 [email protected] reasen.org Disability Focus: All Disability Categories Available in these Regions: Boston, Central, Metrowest REASEN, LLC. offers a spectrum of professional advocacy and guardianship services for individuals of all ages, their families and interested parties. We offer workshops on understanding IEPs and 504s, educational and client advocacy, as well as life and social skills. We are professionally trained educators and advocates, who possess decades of experience in advocacy so that we are better able to fulfill our own lives, and help others fulfill theirs, because we share in a community of mankind. Page 26 of 31 j S.P.A.N Advocate Listing Phone (781) 249-9808 Fax: Travel Miles: 50+ miles Languages: English Ellen M. Scoggins MBA EMS Advocacy PO Box 750100 Arlington, MA 02475 [email protected] Disability Focus: All Disability Categories, Autism Available in these Regions: Boston, Central, Metrowest, Northeast, Southeast Special Education Advocacy & Consultation; Team meetings, IEP's, ASD Specialty, FCSN trained, Experienced Negotiator Phone (508) 981-4617 Fax: Travel Miles: 50+ miles Languages: English Jonathan P. Smith Ed. D Educational Consultant/Parent Advocate 38 Prospect St. Whitinsville, MA 01588 [email protected] Disability Focus: All Disability Categories Available in these Regions: Boston, Cape and the Islands, Central, Metrowest, Northeast, Southeast, West Special Education director, teacher, consultant. 35 years experience in all aspects of special education; all disabilities;behavior/curriculum assessment: IEP/Team meetings; FCSN trained. j Page 27 of 31 S.P.A.N Advocate Listing Phone (508) 244-7081 Fax: (508) 778-4773 Travel Miles: 50+ miles Languages: English Elena Stuhl M. Ed. Special Needs Advocate Duffy & Associates Advocacy 8 Massachusetts Ave. West Yarmouth, MA 02673 [email protected] http://www.duffyspedadvocates.com Disability Focus: All Disability Categories, Autism, Communication, Developmental Delay, Health, Intellectual, Neurological, Physical, Sensory(Hearing/Vision), Specific Learning Disability Available in these Regions: Boston, Cape and the Islands, Central, Metrowest, Northeast, Southeast, West TWhat do we do? Duffy and Associates Advocates Inc. provides superior service to the parents of children with challenges. We may be hired by a parent or guardian, but unlike other advocates, we believe we work for the child. Our mission is to help children with challenges reach their greatest potential. An advocate works with the parents, the school, and any other needed outside sources to provide the best possible opportunities for our precious clients. Margaret Sunners Special Education Consultant and Advocate Advocacy Alliance of Metrowest 209 West Central Suite 203 Natick, MA 01760 [email protected] Disability Focus: Phone (508) 733-0999 Fax: 508-405-0974 Travel Miles: 50+ miles Languages: American Sign Language/SEE, English * Member-At-Large Sensory(Hearing/Vision) Available in these Regions: Boston, Cape and the Islands, Central, Metrowest, Northeast, Southeast, West Signing and/or Oral Deaf, Hard-of-Hearing, Cochlear advocate, parent/professional resources and training for groups/individuals Page 28 of 31 S.P.A.N Advocate Listing Phone (508) 202-9113 Fax: Travel Miles: Languages: Cheryl Temple Austism Spectrum Advocacy 3 Auburn St. #2 Framingham, MA 01701 [email protected] Disability Focus: Available in these Regions: Central, Metrowest Compassionate, collaborative advocacy for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders; former educator, FCSN & Wrightslaw trained Beth Tremblay Hall Education Advocate/Paralegal Education Consulting, Advocacy & Legal Services, LLC 999 Broadway, Suite 301 Saugus, MA 01906 [email protected] www.educationandjuvenilelaw.com Disability Focus: Phone (781) 231-4332 Fax: (781) 231-3273 Travel Miles: 50+ miles Languages: English * Vice President- Programming All Disability Categories Available in these Regions: Boston, Central, Metrowest, Northeast, Southeast I have enjoyed my role as a professional Educational Advocate for over seven years. Currently serving as the V.P. of Programming for SPaN, and an active member of COPAA. My training consists of an array of workshops with experts in related fields, Fundamentals/Suffolk Law School, Wrightslaw, in addition I studied with two mentors. Services include: IEP/504 development; Care Plan Meetings; Mediation; PQA; Hearing Prep; Consultation/case review; supported documentation and more. Thank you for your consideration! Page 29 of 31 S.P.A.N Advocate Listing Phone (781) 449-8367 Fax: 781-444-2268 Travel Miles: Up to 40 miles Languages: English Andrea Wizer Andrea Wizer, Special Education Consultant 7 Emerson Road Needham, MA 02492 [email protected] Disability Focus: Autism, Developmental Delay, Emotional, Health, Neurological, Specific Learning Disability Available in these Regions: Boston, Metrowest, Northeast, Southeast 30+ years experience working with children and familiesl. Provde special ed consulting, advocacy, and assessment. M. Ed., Special Ed. FCSN trained. Phone (781) 489-2270 Fax: (781) 431-8726 Travel Miles: 50+ miles Languages: Armenian, English Michael A. Zeytoonian Dispute Resolution Counsel, LLC 110 Cedar St. Ste. 250 Wellesley Hills, MA 02481 [email protected] Disability Focus: All Disability Categories Available in these Regions: Boston, Central, Metrowest, Northeast, Southeast I am a lawyer, mediator and ombudsman,. My areas of practice are Special Education, employment, consumer protection, business and homeowner/contractor law. Our approach is through negotiation focus on satisfying the needs and interests of our clients and view litigation as a last resortt when no other less draining process will work. Page 30 of 31 Total Listings: 58
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