How Coach has Helped Families

Here are some things that education professionals, parents and students have said about Kathy Edwards at COACH:

From Parents | From Students | From Educators

It has been my privilege to work with many wonderful families across the years. For reasons of confidentiality, I have not listed full names of any of the students or families with whom I have worked. If you would like specific references, please contact me. Below I have summarized a few of the situations in which I have been able to help families.

First Scenario
A young man was having difficulty in private school and did not pass the entrance exam for private high school. The student was evaluated several years prior and found to have significant auditory processing problems. Parents had paid for this private evaluation. The boy is now entering public school and parents were told just to register him and deal with any problems next year.

COACH was contacted and assisted family by contacting school and writing letter to request testing of need for special education or Section 504 services. Evaluation plan signed and student to be tested immediately upon return to school in fall.

Many families do not realize that although they have a child in private school, the local public school is still responsible to identify children in the private schools who are not achieving or who are underachieving. Their responsibility is then to discuss the situation with the family and private school, devise and evalute a plan in conjunction with the family and private school, conduct all psychological, educational, speech-language and other evaluations free of charge, conduct meeting to discuss findings of evaluations, offer and Individualized Education Plan at the local public school, or offer Resource or Speech Language support at the private school.

Second Scenario

An elementary student with emotional problems in public school had been placed by the school district in a special program for emotionally disturbed children. No Functional Analysis done. No Behavior Plan done.
Student was placed on half days for aggressive behavior. No afternoon tutoring or program was available

COACH was contacted and I showed the family two local Non Public Schools in area which specialize in the treatment and education of emotionally disturbed students. We contacted school district with request to enroll in selected school. Non Public School accepted the student, who is progressing well.
Parents do not always realize that the public schools contract with a series of Non Public Schools that specialize in the education of children with certain disabling conditions. These schools are costly, but are part of the continuum of educational services available to students under the law.

Third Scenario

An elementary school student entered first grade at new school on an IEP for speech/language services. Parents requested that their child be retained in first grade since she was immature and had difficulty keeping up in kindergarten in previous school. School refused retention, saying the child would be "just fine."
The little girl struggled through 1st grade, and one period of Resource Specialist Service was added. No additional testing was done. The little girl struggled through 2nd grade and second period of Resource Specialist Service was added. No testing was done.

COACH was contacted. I contacted local school. Formalized psychological, educational, speech language testing was requested. The little girl showed significant problems with visual and auditory memory, processing, and attentional issues. She was qualified to receive special education services under the disabling condition of Other Health Impaired. Parent request for retention in 2nd grad was honored, and student will be attending new school next year. Student request for special education summer program with special ed transportation honored.

Many parents know that the educational setting is not working for their child. I am a firm believer in the concept that parents know their own child better than any educator. The additional and ongoing problems of this little girl should have been addressed at the time they occurred with additional testing and additional services.

Here are some things that education professionals, parents and students have said about Kathy Edwards at COACH:

From Parents | From Students | From Educators

From Parents:

"So often parenting a special ed. child is such a lonesome experience...you made us feel comfortable and supported."

Kathy and Mel

"Thank you so much for all of your help, guidance, and encouragement. You made a huge difference for Andrew."

Cindy A.

"We want to express our gratitude for the wonderful things you did for our son. Aaron was truly blessed to have you. Thank you so much for caring and making a difference in one young person's life."

Robin T.

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From Students:

"Thank you for being there for me. I don't think I would've made it through my senior year without you. Thank you again! Love Ya Lots."

Leeanna

"It's Marko. I'm going to miss you a lot. You've always been there for me and helped me through the toughest times."

Marko

"…you have been a great help these past two years, and I have thurouly (sic) enjoyed your company. It was nice to have someone to chat with about school and my outside life."

Nic

"Thanks for being there for me. If it weren't for you I don't know where I'd be today. Thanks for everything. You are very special to me!"

Mike

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From Educators…

"You have really made a difference this year. I have seen how you influenced our mutual students…Thanks."

Neda D.
English Teacher

"You have been wonderful for the kids and inspirational to your co-workers. Thank you."

Kerry K.
English Teacher

"I hope you continue to do great things…You're awesome for kids!"

Tom P.
Coach and English Teacher

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			How Coach has Helped Families Here are some things that education professionals, parents and students have said about Kathy Edwards at COACH: From Parents \| From Students \| From Educators It has been my privilege to work with many wonderful families across the years. For reasons of confidentiality, I have not listed full names of any of the students or families with whom I have worked. If you would like specific references, please contact me. Below I have summarized a few of the situations in which I have been able to help families. First Scenario A young man was having difficulty in private school and did not pass the entrance exam for private high school. The student was evaluated several years prior and found to have significant auditory processing problems. Parents had paid for this private evaluation. The boy is now entering public school and parents were told just to register him and deal with any problems next year. COACH was contacted and assisted family by contacting school and writing letter to request testing of need for special education or Section 504 services. Evaluation plan signed and student to be tested immediately upon return to school in fall. Many families do not realize that although they have a child in private school, the local public school is still responsible to identify children in the private schools who are not achieving or who are underachieving. Their responsibility is then to discuss the situation with the family and private school, devise and evalute a plan in conjunction with the family and private school, conduct all psychological, educational, speech-language and other evaluations free of charge, conduct meeting to discuss findings of evaluations, offer and Individualized Education Plan at the local public school, or offer Resource or Speech Language support at the private school. Second Scenario An elementary student with emotional problems in public school had been placed by the school district in a special program for emotionally disturbed children. No Functional Analysis done. No Behavior Plan done. Student was placed on half days for aggressive behavior. No afternoon tutoring or program was available COACH was contacted and I showed the family two local Non Public Schools in area which specialize in the treatment and education of emotionally disturbed students. We contacted school district with request to enroll in selected school. Non Public School accepted the student, who is progressing well. Parents do not always realize that the public schools contract with a series of Non Public Schools that specialize in the education of children with certain disabling conditions. These schools are costly, but are part of the continuum of educational services available to students under the law. Third Scenario An elementary school student entered first grade at new school on an IEP for speech/language services. Parents requested that their child be retained in first grade since she was immature and had difficulty keeping up in kindergarten in previous school. School refused retention, saying the child would be "just fine." The little girl struggled through 1st grade, and one period of Resource Specialist Service was added. No additional testing was done. The little girl struggled through 2nd grade and second period of Resource Specialist Service was added. No testing was done. COACH was contacted. I contacted local school. Formalized psychological, educational, speech language testing was requested. The little girl showed significant problems with visual and auditory memory, processing, and attentional issues. She was qualified to receive special education services under the disabling condition of Other Health Impaired. Parent request for retention in 2nd grad was honored, and student will be attending new school next year. Student request for special education summer program with special ed transportation honored. Many parents know that the educational setting is not working for their child. I am a firm believer in the concept that parents know their own child better than any educator. The additional and ongoing problems of this little girl should have been addressed at the time they occurred with additional testing and additional services. Here are some things that education professionals, parents and students have said about Kathy Edwards at COACH: From Parents \| From Students \| From Educators From Parents: "So often parenting a special ed. child is such a lonesome experience...you made us feel comfortable and supported." Kathy and Mel "Thank you so much for all of your help, guidance, and encouragement. You made a huge difference for Andrew." Cindy A. "We want to express our gratitude for the wonderful things you did for our son. Aaron was truly blessed to have you. Thank you so much for caring and making a difference in one young person's life." Robin T. Go to Top of Page From Students: "Thank you for being there for me. I don't think I would've made it through my senior year without you. Thank you again! Love Ya Lots." Leeanna "It's Marko. I'm going to miss you a lot. You've always been there for me and helped me through the toughest times." Marko "…you have been a great help these past two years, and I have thurouly (sic) enjoyed your company. It was nice to have someone to chat with about school and my outside life." Nic "Thanks for being there for me. If it weren't for you I don't know where I'd be today. Thanks for everything. You are very special to me!" Mike Go to Top of Page From Educators… "You have really made a difference this year. I have seen how you influenced our mutual students…Thanks." Neda D. English Teacher "You have been wonderful for the kids and inspirational to your co-workers. Thank you." Kerry K. English Teacher "I hope you continue to do great things…You're awesome for kids!" Tom P. Coach and English Teacher Go to Top of Page