An educational consultant and
advocate is often necessary when parents are considering making transitions between schools, or when students are
experiencing difficulties with academics. Additionally, when parents are confused by all the education lingo and
there are numerous decisions to be made regarding their child's immediate and long-term future--this is the time
to call in a seasoned professional to answer questions and perhaps act as an advocate for your child.
Beverly Stewart, M.Ed., educational consultant and founder of Back to Basics Learning Dynamics, Inc., provides
these services. Learn more at
BeverlyStewart.com.
You Need an Educational Consultant When:
- Your child's school has called you in for a conference
- The "next step" for your child's education is not clear
- Your child's school asks to have the school psychologist or educational diagnostician (E.D.) test your child
- You are afraid you may make a wrong educational decision which will impact your child for years to come
- You have received the results of educational testing on your child and need help interpreting the report
- You don't know whose opinion to trust anymore and you need an unbiased viewpoint
- The school your child attends calls a meeting to recommend special education placement
- You are not certain whether you should have your child repeat a grade
- You are considering homeschooling (either on your own or through an outside agency)
- You become overwhelmed by feedback from too many sources regarding your student
- You need guidance regarding any aspect of your student's schooling
- You are confused by all the education lingo (L.D, A.D.D. A.D.H.D, Asperger's, IEP and more)
- You need to know what options you have as a parent in terms of the best education for your child
- You aren't sure when and how your high school student should prepare for and take the SAT
- You don't know where to turn when your adolescent continues to do poorly in school, year after year
"Thanks to the research and recommendations of Beverly Stewart, my son has a greater chance at academic success.
We were able to receive more services through the school district to better support him. The psychologist she
recommended was a blessing. My husband and I are grateful for all the time she spent finding the appropriate
information for our situation. We felt as though she genuinely cared about the outcome of our son's life.
Beverly, thanks for everything and we will always keep you in mind for the future if we experience any other
issues that need correction or if we know of any family who could use your expertise."
Holly Cannon
Parent
Bev Stewart has been my educational consultant for the last few years. She attends my son's annual IEP review
meetings with me. Her presence at the meetings assures me that nothing will be overlooked; she evaluates the
educational recommendations and asks questions that I would not even think of. Thanks to her knowledge and
experience, I feel that I can relax more at what are otherwise stressful meetings for me.
Sharon Hourigan
Parent
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