Services
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Advocacy Services
- Support students ages 3-21
- Specialization in complex needs such as ASD, communication delays, twice exceptional, EBD, trauma, dyslexia, seizures, medically fragile, truancy & school refusal, ADHD, bullying, suspensions, and more
- Identify and resolve Child Find violations
- Advocate for 1:1 Para Professional or 1:1 Nurse
- Assist families to transition from public school to home school
- Coordinate public school IEP services for private school students
- Advocate for Limited time travel accommodation
- Advocate for Porter services
- Develop compensatory service plans, health care plans, crisis plans, and behavior intervention plans
- Advocate for an initial request for evaluations and IEP eligibility
- Attend IEP or 504 Plan meetings
- Write a state complaint, Office for Civil Rights complaint, or an educator misconduct complaint
- Attend due process Hearings
- Participate and develop the strategy for a state-facilitated or manifestation meeting
- Build a case summary
- Speak at conferences & training engagements
Parent Engagement Solutions
We believe in the power of collaboration. Our Parent Engagement Program facilitates regular workshops, seminars, and interactive sessions where parents can actively participate and gain insights into their child's educational experience. Our Parent Engagement Program is more than just a tool - it's an investment in the future success of your students and your school as a whole. Together, we can create a thriving educational community where parents, teachers, and students work hand-in-hand to achieve excellence.
- IEP/504 Workshops
- Empowering parents on how to become more involved in their child’s education
- Building parent capacity and teacher conferencing in the school system
- Parent Engagement in school governance
- Establish a Parent Advisory Council to provide feedback on school policies, curriculum, and programs
- Conduct home visits to build relationships with families and understand the cultural and social contexts of students' lives outside of school
- Administer parent surveys to gather feedback on school programs, policies, and practices to inform decision-making
- Provide parents with access to online portals to view student grades, attendance, and assignments
- Host events to celebrate students' achievements and to recognize parent involvement such as awards ceremonies, cultural events, or open houses
If your school district or campus wants to learn more about Parent Engagement Solutions, schedule your Discovery call
Special Education Teacher Services
- Discuss students' Present Levels of Performance.
- Discuss proposed IEP goals
- Determine student accommodations and modifications
- Explain how progress will be tracked to evaluate student performance toward goals
- 1:1 Parent training on the elements of a strong IEP
- Analyze the IEP’s current programs, goals, services, support, and accommodations to provide alternate options for your child’s success
Psychologist Services
- Attend initial evaluation, initial eligibility, and re-evaluation meetings to ensure all of your child’s needs are assessed properly
- Analyze private and school evaluations to support IEP eligibility and improve the IEP so your child has a high rate of progress
- Review current FBA and BIP with recommendations for improvement
- Attend IEP meetings to improve the BIP, the staff training, and its implementation
- 1:1 Parent training on the purpose of each evaluation and how to interpret the data
- Connect and work with families looking for alternative education options such as residential placement
Speech/Language Pathologist Services
- Specialized in Apraxia, Deaf-Hard of Hearing, Dyslexia, and Autism
- 1:1 Parent training to explain language and speech evaluations, developmental milestones, and how to help your child at home and at school
- Review language and speech evaluations with recommendations for how to improve the IEP for greater success and ensure your child’s communication needs are met
- Review the current IEP and IEP goal progress data to identify your child’s language or speech strengths and struggles to develop the next steps for communication goals, services, and supports
- Attend IEP or 504 Plan meetings
- Communication goal progress monitoring templates
- 1:1 virtual therapy sessions
Speaker Services
With almost two decades of championing the rights of students with disabilities, Sophia Cousins has has garnered a wealth of information and experience that she now shares through Seminars, Workshops and Conferences. Whatever your Organization’s speaker needs are Sophia is happy to partner with you and impart valuable and insightful information to your community.
Other Speaking topics are:
- Anti-Bullying and the holistic remedial approach
- Special Education & The Parent Trap
- Special Educators & The No-Go Zone
Empowering Homeless Youth: Transformative Educational Solutions
At Aisles of Learning, we are dedicated to breaking down barriers to education and providing innovative solutions for homeless youth. Our specialized services are designed to help schools and organizations implement and execute initiatives that empower homeless students, dismantle inequities, and promote long-term success. Leveraging the McKinney-Vento Act and the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), we provide actionable strategies that meet federal mandates and create transformative change in the lives of vulnerable students.
Our offerings are designed to address the unique needs of homeless youth, with a strong focus on dismantling the school-to-prison pipeline, which disproportionately impacts students of color and those with disabilities.
Our Services Include:
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Comprehensive Identification & Outreach
Ensure all homeless youth are identified and supported by implementing proactive outreach and screening programs aligned with McKinney-Vento Act mandates. -
Immediate Enrollment & Continuity of Education
Support schools in providing homeless students with immediate access to education and ensuring no interruptions in their learning, as required by ESSA and the McKinney-Vento Act. -
Holistic Support for Homeless Students
Develop comprehensive, wraparound support services that address academic, social, emotional, and physical needs—ensuring students thrive in and out of the classroom. -
Addressing the School-to-Prison Pipeline
Implement preventive strategies that reduce suspensions, expulsions, and referrals to the criminal justice system, particularly for Black and Brown homeless students, while promoting restorative justice practices. -
Family Engagement & Support
Strengthen school-family partnerships by offering tools to engage homeless families effectively, provide them with resources, and ensure their voices are heard in the educational process. -
Training & Capacity Building
Deliver training and professional development for educators, administrators, and staff on implementing McKinney-Vento and ESSA requirements, with a focus on cultural sensitivity, trauma-informed care, and resilience building. -
Data-Driven Policy Advocacy
Advocate for policy changes based on data and research that promote equitable access to education for homeless youth, particularly those impacted by racial disparities.
Why Choose Aisles of Learning?
We understand the complexity and urgency of providing effective educational solutions for homeless youth. Our team of experts brings decades of experience and a deep commitment to equity and excellence in education. We partner with schools, nonprofits, and government agencies to create sustainable change, helping you build a future where every student, regardless of their housing situation, has the opportunity to succeed.
