Helping Families Navigate the Special Education Process
We are here to help you know all of the steps to take if you feel your child needs more help in school. We can answer your questions and make a plan for:
Hearing your child’s story-successes, learning needs, and hopes for the future
Reviewing state-wide test scores, grades, and benchmark test results and making a plan of action to discuss with the school
Helping you refer your child for interventions in the general education classroom
Helping you refer your child because you suspect a disability
ABout Me and My Approach
My name is Dr. Susan Wheeler and I’ve been an educator, special education teacher, special education eligibility coordinator, and professor over the last 39 years. I want to give you a voice when you are working with school staff and administrators. We’ll work together to assist you in creating a positive partnership between you and the school on behalf of your child.
I’m here to help you with all of your educational needs that relate to how to help your child in the general education class and the special education referral, testing, eligibility, reevaluation, and IEP process. My current teaching licensure is in Special Education, and I have earned a doctorate in Educational Leadership. My experience includes:
7 years general education teacher-grades 2-4, gifted
15 years special education teacher-grades K-8
17 years administrator-eligibility coordinator-preschool-grade 12
17 years-trained educators and administrator IDEA, Disabilities, Section 504, Interventions
6 years adjunct professor-Mt. St. Mary’s University-teaching undergraduate and graduate special education courses
5 years adjunct professor-American Public University System-teaching graduate and doctoral special education courses
Please contact me at contact@pathfinderedconsult.com and I will contact you within 48 hours to discuss your needs and concerns related to your child (Use the Contact Me page).
