Rising Stars Consulting

Helping families advocate for individualized and unique education every child deserves.

• Complete review of the IEP with bullet point suggestions for goals, services, accommodations, and long term outcomes
• Attending meetings and advocating with families in a way that best supports each family's approach
• Individualized coaching with parents to ensure they know what to ask for in the meeting and their rights as a parent
• Explaining each component of the IEP in order to maximize the student's potential
• Proofing and editing drafts of the IEPs until the parents are satisfied with the plan in the IEP
• Aligning each component of the IEP with future goals such as employment or college readiness

After completing a comprehensive review of the IEP, Mimi creates a plan that combines goals in the IEP as well as other independent living skills to help amplify the student's potential.

• Expanding and complimenting IEP goals through individualized tutoring
• Organizational skills such as breaking down large projects into small obtainable parts
• Creating innovative approaches to reach academic goals that may not be available during a typical school day
• Assessing and addressing for any prerequisite skills the student may need to reach an IEP goal

When a student ages out of the school system, it can be overwhelming to navigate Post Secondary Programs for those with disabilities.

• Navigating the application process and working with the student to create presentations
• Building a comprehensive resume with the student
• Working on social skills such as turn taking and asking follow up questions
• Preparing for interviews and role-playing
• Organizational skills and daily planning
• Navigation skills and technology proficiency
• Appropriate usage of technology for communication

Whether the goal is college or employment, we ensure each student is equipped with the necessary tools to be successful with life after school.

• Job coaching and environment matching
• Resume and presentation creation
• Interviewing skills
• Organizational techniques
• Technology usage training
• Self-advocacy skills
• Navigation and independence tools