MIND MOTIVES SERVICES
special education COACHING AND CONSULTING
As a special education specialist, I work with students, their parents, and teachers to improve student learning and behavioral outcomes.
Through coaching and consultation, Mind Motives works to remove the stigma and mystery of the special education process for parents, educators, and support teams. Together, we improve learning experiences and positive outcomes for students.
Real Results
Check Out Our Plans & Coaching Services Below
Customized to Suit Your Needs
We want your student(s) to thrive while getting the best possible education.
Consulting and Advocacy for Parents
If you have any questions, please reach out and I would be happy to answer them.
FREE 30-Minute Consult Call
The first 30 minutes are just for you! Let’s chat and see which services can best fit your family’s needs.
Meeting Support
This level of support includes attending meetings for evaluations, annuals, reconvenes and includes follow-up conversation following the meeting.
Fee 150/hour
Before-Meeting Coaching
In this 30-minute conversation, let’s work together to create a list of questions, concerns and recommendations for your child’s upcoming team meeting.
Fee: 45
Individualized Education Program (IEP) and Evaluations Review
I will review your child’s IEP and evaluation reports with consideration to your concerns. This includes a follow-up conversation with recommendations.
Fee: 150
1:1 Tutoring Sessions
Currently for students in grades K-8 in content areas, executive functioning, reciprocal learning.
Fee: 60/hour
How I Help You
Understand the Plans
Increase understanding of the Individual Education Plans, Section 504 Plans, and related Services.
Drive to Thrive
Decrease feelings of stigma.
Learn Autonomy
Learn ways to use tools that foster increasing independence and confidence.
Clarify Learning Disabilities
Increase understanding of learning disabilities and the differences in how they manifest in various settings.
Cultivate Participation
We work to build confidence in your ability to be an active participant in the team process.
Get Strong Stay Strong
Learn and embrace individual strengths.
Grow Support Systems
Learn and embrace how to leverage supports to increase achievement toward goals.
Lauren has been an amazing advocate for my son. She comes to every evaluation meeting and addresses every concern I have. My son has multiple disabilities and he is a consistent honor roll student. He struggled a lot with remote learning and was failing three classes by the midterm. I didn’t know what to do. Lauren was able to communicate his needs as well as mine to the team, make changes to his accommodations and add additional goals to his ed plan to prepare for the coming school year. He was back on the honor roll by the end of the school year. He was so happy and proud of himself and I am incredibly grateful for her support.
Professional Development for Educators
This series of courses is designed to inform and enhance professional practice for Special
Education Teams including special education teachers, specialists, general teachers, content
area teachers and other school professionals, who are directly involved in the
implementation of specialized programming for diverse learners. Each course requires full
engagement and real time application to ensure a rich, meaningful, and purpose-driven
experience.
If you have any questions, please reach out and I would be happy to answer them.
Courses and Coaching Customized to Your Training Needs — FREE 30-Minute Consult Call
We cover any of the following topics for individuals or groups. Contact us today.
Special Education Series — Compliance
- Laws and Regulations — Policy X Practice
- Individual Education Plans (IEPs) That Work — Crafting personalized
programming efficiently and
holistically - Data Collection — Creating and implementing
tools that inform and monitor
program design
Special Education Series — Direct Instruction
- Executive Functioning — Understanding the factors that control learner receptivity
- Accommodations, Differentiation, and Modification (ADM) — Identifying and implementing modes of learning for personalized instruction
- Diverse Learner — Exploring the manifestations of various disability profiles
Special Education Series — Collaborative Strategies
- Team Unification — Proactive collaboration for advancing student success
- Instructional Consultation — Effective communication of learner needs
- Co-Teaching — Instructional practices for teaching teams
Lauren Robinson of Mind Motives was great at making us think of students’ perspectives and how they are affected and accepting feedback from other educators that are here to help us.
Working with Lauren, I have been able to have some really insightful conversations. She has been a tremendous support in providing me with proper language and guidelines when advocating for some of my higher need students, whether it was behaviorally or academically.
Why Mind Motives?
Get Expert Help from a Special Educational Specialist
In my 15+ years as an educator, I have supported many students who have a variety of needs and backgrounds, including Autism, ADD/ADHD and Dyslexia. I know that the process of receiving a diagnosis, developing annual plans, monitoring progress, and providing day-to-day tutoring can be overwhelming. I am here to help.
Lauren Robinson
Frequently Asked Questions
Learn How Mind Motives Can Help You
How do I know if my child has a disability?
It is recommended that you talk to your child’s pediatrician if you are having concerns about their mental, behavioral or physical health. Deficits in any of these areas could directly affect your child’s school performance. If your child is having trouble making progress at school, it may be time to take a look at their overall performance at school and possibly request special education testing.
How do I have my child evaluated for Special Education?
You can request an evaluation by writing a letter to your school principal or special education administrator. You can also discuss these issues with your child’s pediatrician. They will be able to provide you with information and referrals concerning your child’s overall mental and behavioral health.
Do you evaluate children for Special Education?
How do I know if my child qualifies for special education services?
The Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA) identifies 13 categories that students must identify with in order to qualify for Special Education Services. They include: intellectual disability, a hearing impairment (including deafness), a speech or language impairment, a visual impairment (including blindness), a serious emotional disturbance (referred to in this part as “emotional disturbance”), an orthopedic impairment, autism, traumatic brain injury, an other health impairment, a specific learning disability, deaf-blindness, or multiple disabilities, and who, by reason thereof, needs special education and related services.
What is a 504 Plan?
This plan details how a student with a disability or impairment will receive a free and appropriate education.
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act is a federal law that ensures that students with disabilities or impairments have services and accommodations that allow them to access school activities and curriculum. It is a Civil Rights Law that ensures a student is not discriminated against due to their disability.
What is an Individual Education Plan (IEP)?
This plan details how a student with a disability or impairment will receive a free and appropriate education. This also includes goals and objectives, and identifies the academic setting in which the student receives their special education services.
The Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA) is a federal law that ensures that a school meets the needs of a student with a specific disability so that they make adequate academic progress based on what they know and can learn. This includes an Individual Education Plan (IEP) that stipulates goals, accommodations and related services. It’s like the blueprint for helping a student make progress.
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