Hi! I'm Jessica Monteverde M.Ed

I help families create IEPs and behavior plans that help early elementary children successfully learn with their peers.

Imagine...

A week of school with no negative phone calls.

Your child working side by side with their peers.

Your child thriving in their general education classroom-being a true member of the classroom and maybe even having some leadership roles.

Right now, you are frustrated, teachers are frustrated, and your child is frustrated. Big emotions and some challenging behaviors may have you feeling like "we just don't know what to do anymore!"

You are NOT alone, and you are not meant to do this alone. An individual plan (IEP or 504 plan) can be created that works for everyone, so that your child can be successful right alongside his peers.

Let me walk with you to provide the IEP help you need through IEP consultation and coaching by collaboratively working with your child's IEP/504 or school team.

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!"

Elementary IEP Parent

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).