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DOES YOUR CHILD STRUGGLE IN SCHOOL?

Advocating on behalf of your child can be a source of great frustration and fear. Frequently, parents find themselves aware that something isn’t right, yet uncertain about the necessary steps to take or what kind of support they need. At 4 PEAKS Educational Consulting we assist families in collaborating with the school to ensure that your child undergoes a thorough evaluation and receives the necessary educational services required for their academic success. We also collaborate with family, professionals, and community resources to ensure the child’s unique needs are met.

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“My child was just diagnosed. What is the next step?”

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“My child already has an IEP and it’s not working.”

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“My child is in trouble at school. How can I ensure their well-being?”

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WHY 4 PEAKS Educational Consulting?

For Positive Educational Advocacy, Knowledge, and Support on the Journey!

For Financial Feasibility

We ensure that financial difficulties never hinder access to our services. Our commitment to quality remains unwavering, offering tailored, affordable rates, reduced fees, and payment plans. Our focus is on meeting the needs of the child, not maximizing profit.

Positive Educational Advocacy

Our priority is the child’s needs at the meeting table. Our approach fosters open dialogue, removing emotional tension. We avoid aggressive tactics, instead focusing on preserving the family-school district relationship while advocating for special education needs.

Knowledge for Decision Making

We are committed to equipping families with accurate information so they can make well-informed decisions about their child’s needs. With our extensive knowledge and expertise, together we can tackle those big decisions and empower families to take the lead in their child’s journey. From bullying to Medicaid waivers to connections for job coaching, we provide comprehensive support and information to drive the decision-making process.

Support Through Personal Experience

With nearly two decades of collective advocacy experience for children with unique needs, our team is not only a dedicated group of advocates but also parents who have walked similar paths. Understanding the emotions and aspirations you hold for your child’s future; we have supported families across various educational phases—from early interventions to transitioning into adulthood. Annually, we guide a significant number of parents on their journeys, forging long-lasting relationships with many from before preschool to beyond graduation.

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WHAT DO CLIENTS HAVE TO SAY?

  • “Having Courtney on our IEP team was the best thing I could’ve done for my son and me. Courtney is literally all about what is best for my son. She comes to the table with so many great ideas on how to structure the best goals for my son, and makes sure we get the correct and best services needed while also keeping the respect of the whole IEP team. She has become someone I trust immensely and has helped my son so much in the short time I’ve had her. She got the ball rolling on evaluations to make sure the whole team has the best picture of my son and her knowing what I’m thinking and bringing it up for me at a meeting without me having to say anything is priceless. Thanks Courtney and Dani!”
    Melissa S
  • “I am very pleased with the services from 4 PEAKS Educational Consulting, LLC. My son has IEP services through the school. I would be very lost without the IEP Advocate services offered to me from 4 PEAKS Educational Consulting Services. They are reliable and I highly recommend them!”
    Lakita D
  • “Courtney has been our saving grace. Without her help my son would not be getting a quality education and on his way to getting his standard diploma (2 years to go). We don’t make any decisions without Courtney.”
    Denise
  • “We found Courtney Pugh and 4 PEAKS Consulting several years ago and have been blessed to have this team on our side. My son has struggled with school since kindergarten. We have worked with many tutors and our school system but he continued to struggle with different areas of reading. Courtney and team joined us several years ago to help even the playing field. We are so grateful for 4 PEAKS and ALL they have done to help us prepare our son to be a successful student. He has gained confidence, learned how to advocate for himself and understands what he needs to help make him successful in school which will also help him in the workforce. We are beyond grateful for Mrs. Pugh and team!! “
    Christie H

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We want to share several important updates and reminders as we continue supporting our families through the rest of the school year:First, a note about the use of artificial intelligence when reviewing your child’s educational records. Many families are turning to AI platforms to help assess documents such as IEPs, 504 plans, evaluations, and disciplinary records. Please note that if you upload these documents to an AI platform, your child’s personal information may no longer be private. These documents often contain demographic details, (i.e. full name of child, address, school attending, etc), medical information, and other sensitive data. Many AI platforms are legally permitted to use uploaded materials to train their systems, which means the information could become discoverable and no longer fully within your control. For this reason, we strongly encourage families to think carefully before uploading complete documents that contain personal or medical information. If you should choose to use AI, we recommend removing all demographic information so your child's information does not become shared property across the internet.Second, we want to address a trend we are seeing across schools throughout the state. Meetings are being scheduled when it is convenient for the school staff without checking with the family first. We understand that case managers, teachers, and administrators are overwhelmed and that many schools are understaffed. However, it is important to remember that under IDEA you are an equal member of your child’s educational team. Meetings should be scheduled at a mutually agreeable date and time for the entire team, including you. You should always receive a meeting notice once a meeting is scheduled.We also want to address the fact that many documents are not being provided to families in a timely manner. Any documents that will be reviewed during a meeting should be sent to the family at least two business days prior to the meeting. This could include, but is not limited to, draft IEPs, 504 plans, FBAs, health plans, eligibility evaluations, assessments such as VALLS or MAP, and any data reviews. Without this information you are not fully informed and not being given equal access as an equal IEP team member to the data. Additionally, after a meeting takes place, you should receive the final documents that were discussed, along with a Prior Written Notice (PWN), within ten days of the meeting. If documents require signatures, once you sign and return them you should receive a copy that includes all signatures. We are seeing instances where final versions are returned to parents without signatures. If your school uses the VA IEP system, you should be able to access signed documents there. If not, you should request a signed copy. These are legal documents that are designed to support your child, and you should always have the signed version for your records. Also, if your child has an IEP, you should receive an IEP progress report every quarter along with the report card. Finally, spring scheduling is here. If Dani has not already reached out to you and your child is due for a transition meeting (including those that are graduating), ESY planning, summer or early fall eligibility, please contact our office so we can begin arranging those meetings. Schools will soon be very busy with testing and end of year activities, and we want to make sure our clients are able to secure meeting times early. Remember that as we head into the busy season, please direct all non-emergency communication to Dani as Courtney and Wendy will be in a lot of meetings with limited access to phone and email. Dani will ensure that messages are received and that you get the prompt attention your situation needs.We know this is a lot of information, but we want to make sure families understand the trends we are seeing and how they may affect your communication with the schools and your ability to remain a strong and informed member of your child’s educational team. Please reach out if you have any questions or if we can assist you in preparing for upcoming meetings. ... See MoreSee Less
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