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Hi, I'm Jessica Monteverde!

I help families collaboratively create strength based IEPs that meet the needs of the whole elementary child.

Free Creating Strength-based IEP Checklist

Imagine...

-Feeling prepared for your next IEP meeting and like you belong at the table.

-Knowing what's going on during the school day through a clear home to school communication plan.

-Feeling relieved knowing your child is getting the right supports throughout the whole day, in every setting.

-Knowing your child belongs. That they feel safe, comfortable, welcomed and have a true sense of belonging from the time they leave home until the time they return.

-Your child having unstructured time for play, knowing the benefits of play support the whole child.

-Troubleshooting and problem solving WITH teachers and staff before you are in a crisis.

-Having the support you need to be the best advocate for your child.

What We Can Do Together

Prioritize

Your concerns and desires for your child.

Review and Create Vision

Review your child's current IEP, maintain present priorities, and create vision for the future.

Effectively Communicate with the IEP Team

Prepare for IEP meetings and communicate with your team to be a true, equal voice on the IEP team

Collaborate to Create Change

Special Education is all about collaboration. Together, we can create a plan that truly works for everyone by communicating with the team year round.

Testimonials

"Before finding Jessica online, I was lost and hopeless with my child’s IEP Process. There was so much information. I felt frustrated, overwhelmed and confused with the process. I wasn’t getting anywhere or being heard. Jessica is an amazing and knowledgeable advocate. Jessica got to work right away and took the time to get to know my child and our unique situation to help my child get the education he deserves. She really cared about us and worked overtime to help us in the process. I’m so happy we have partnered with Successful Healthy Children. I know that no matter what happens I can count on Jessica to be a part of our team, she is an incredible IEP Coach!"

Sol, Elementary IEP Parent

Working Together

Free Consultation

Start with a free consultation to discover what we can do together!

One Time IEP Reviews

Needing another set of eyes on your child's paperwork? I will review your child's current IEP and provide recommendations.

Pick My Brain-Q&A Session

Do you just need some answers? Some guidance? Let's chat for an hour to get you the answers that you need.

IEP Meeting Prep

Rid yourself of IEP Meeting anxiety and prepare together!

IEP Coaching

IEP review, recommendations, communication with school, and meeting preparation. We do it all together!

Premium Coaching

Let's do this school year together! Everything that is included in the coaching plus regular check-ins and proactive steps to set your child and family up for success.

Meeting Attendance

In person and virtual attendance of meetings when plausible.

About Me

Hi! I'm Jessica...

I'm a special education teacher, military spouse, and mom to 3 little girls. Although not currently in the classroom, special education continues to be my passion. I have always been drawn to the possibilities of special education. I love different, a challenge, and working creatively together for the success of a child. For special education to work the way it was intended, we all have to show up. I can't wait to journey with you to create a unique education plan that works for your child.

Experience and Education

Elementary special education teacher (co-teaching and self-contained)
Bachelors of Science in Special Education
Masters of Arts in Special Education-Intervention Specialist with an emphasis in Leadership and Coaching
Master IEP Coach®

Frequently Asked Questions

Please contact me if you cannot find an answer to your question.

What is a special education coach?

A special education coach journeys with you through your child’s education providing insight and creative solutions to challenges at school and home. A coach supports parents in becoming the greatest advocate for their child by building collaborative relationships with the IEP team to create a truly unique plan that works!

What does coaching look like?

Coaching includes review of all paperwork, clarification of paperwork, and the development of an action plan. We would then collaboratively take steps to implement the action plan for your child. Coaching is about you and your child. Wherever you are, that is where we start. Some examples of collaborative work include-developing a parent input statement for an IEP, ghost writing letters to the IEP team about concerns/needs of the child, educating parents in their rights and role at the IEP table, developing creative solutions for challenges faced at home or school.

Who would benefit from special education coaching?

Parents of children with an IEP, 504, in the evaluation process, or struggling at school. Parents struggling to have a voice at the IEP table. Parents struggling with a transition (or simply gearing up for a transition and would like a better outcome than the past).