Elementary
Guidance through CSE meetings, IEPs, and school-based support as your child grows.
Making Sure School Works for Your Child
Once your child enters elementary school, the Committee on Special Education (CSE) becomes the central process for making sure they receive the right support in the classroom. We help families request initial evaluations when a concern first arises, understand evaluation results, and prepare for CSE meetings where eligibility and services are decided.
For children who already have an Individualized Education Program (IEP), we help parents understand exactly what's in it — goals, related services like speech or occupational therapy, classroom placement (such as Integrated Co-Teaching or a smaller special class ratio), and any accommodations or modifications — and make sure the plan is actually being followed at school.
We also help families prepare for annual reviews and triennial reevaluations, and step in when a child's needs change and services need to be adjusted mid-year.
CSE Meetings & IEPs
Preparation, attendance, and advocacy at initial, annual, and reevaluation CSE meetings.
Ongoing Communication
Support staying connected with teachers and service providers throughout the school year.
Is This Service Right for Your Family?
Families Seeking an Evaluation
You suspect your child may need extra support and want to request a CSE evaluation.
Families With an Existing IEP
Your child already receives services and you want to make sure they're working well.
Families Facing Challenges
You feel your child's current placement or services aren't meeting their needs.
Families Preparing for a Review
An annual review or triennial reevaluation is coming up and you want to be ready.
Your Path, Made Clear
Understand Evaluation Results
We help translate evaluation reports into plain language so you know exactly what they mean.
Prepare Your Questions & Priorities
We help you walk into every CSE meeting knowing exactly what to ask for.
Attend & Advocate at CSE Meetings
We sit alongside you and speak up for the services and placement your child needs.
Review & Interpret the IEP
We help you understand every goal, service, and accommodation in the final document.
Check In Throughout the Year
We stay available if services need to be revisited or concerns come up mid-year.
Prepare for What's Next
We help you plan ahead for annual reviews and the eventual transition to middle and high school.