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Services
Consultation (Parents)
Does your child need support in school but you do not know where to start or who to contact?
Do you need help requesting formal supports for your child and navigating the process?
Does your child's 504 plan or IEP need review and recommendations?
Are you confused by the various meeting types and loads of paperwork in special education?
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I am here to help parents/guardians:
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Learn how to navigate the education system and explore supports
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Learn how to collaborate with the school in developing a support plan for their child
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Formally request an evaluation for a 504 plan or special education
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Evaluate Section 504 Plans and Individualized Education Plans (IEP) and provide recommendations
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Prepare for various types of Section 504 or Special Education meetings
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Understand their rights as a parent and when to seek a higher level of support in obtaining services for their child
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Prepare emails/correspondence with the school and written requests
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My experience working as a school psychologist in the educational system for 12 years has opened my eyes to how confusing the world of education truly is for parents who simply want what is best for their child.
My goal is to educate parents so they can be confident in communicating and collaborating with their child's school and be able to focus on what matters most, being their child's greatest advocate.
Consultation (Schools)
I have experience completing needs assessments in private and public school settings in a variety of areas. I am well versed in school threat assessment and training. I offer presentations and training on a variety of topics and in various formats (on demand, in person, zoom).
Coaching
Education coaching does not replace therapeutic services but can complement these services by providing targeted support in an area of need that affects education.
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I work privately with children, adolescents, and college-aged individuals who benefit from coaching in the following areas:
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* Executive Functioning (Organization, Planning, Time Management, Emotion Regulation, Task Initiation, Goal Setting)
* School Anxiety/Refusal
* Perfectionism
* Goal Development & Execution
* Test/Performance Anxiety
* Transition to Adulthood
Education Evaluations
Parents
Licensed School Psychologist in Illinois and registered on the Illinois Independent Evaluators Registry (IIER) to complete Independent Educational Evaluations (IEE). A request for an IEE is made when parents disagree with the school district's evaluation of their child. If the school district agrees to an IEE, it is at public expense.
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School Districts
Do you need help getting caught up on evaluations on a case-by-case basis? Available for schools to complete Section 504 and Special Education evaluations after school hours in the areas of Academics, Attention/Executive Functioning, Cognitive Functioning, and Social Emotional Functioning.
Testimonials
What's Being Said
"In order to have effective school-based mental health and assessment services, leadership and communication must be robust. I have worked collaboratively with Lisa Aguilar on threat assessment processes, training and cases involving students and staff. Lisa’s dedication to her internal and external customers is extraordinary as she is an outstanding communicator, and a professional who devotes her expertise through trust-worthy and confidential processes. Most of all, Lisa is an approachable leader who cares."
Michael AndersÂ
Deputy Chief of Police (Retired)
Safety Coordinator (Retired)
"I have been fortunate to collaborate with Lisa over the years on ways to support the mental health of our school communities. Taking her student's behavioral and emotional concerns into consideration, Lisa uses a broad array of assessment tools to measure her student's level of functioning. Lisa is an expert in her field, and has brought forth evidence based practice in order to provide comprehensive evaluations and interventions. Lisa not only brings passion and insight to her work, but she challenges others to think outside of the box. Her consulting experience is invaluable and truly an asset to any team."
Jacqueline A. Rhew, CADC, LCPC
"In the world of transition, it is critical to effectively collaborate with a variety of professionals to ensure student success. Lisa proactively communicates with a variety of teams to achieve solution-based strategies based on the unique needs of each student. I have had the opportunity to regularly work with Lisa over the years and she has the ability to thoughtfully encourage guardians, educators, mental health professionals, and outside agencies to focus on realistic goals to move students forward in life. Lisa's insight as a school psychologist for skill development in the areas of education, employment, and community living are highly recommended!"
Lyndsay Palach Shelton
FUTURE SLTPÂ Founder & Transition Specialist
Lisa Aguilar is a sole proprietorship offering education consulting and personal coaching to clients. Lisa Aguilar does not practice law and cannot provide legal advice. Lisa Aguilar's coaching services are not mental health treatment and are not meant to replace mental health counseling.