ASPIRE EDUCATIONAL CONSULTING AND ADVOCACY
COPAA - The Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates, Inc.
PLANS AND PRICING
We don't take a one-size-fits-all approach to our services or your child's needs.
We realize that every situation is different, requiring different levels of support.
Therefore, we offer a range of services that are designed to meet the needs of
your child and the demands of your family budget.
To help families decide if they want services, we offer a free 15 minute consultation.
To request a time, please fill out the contact form at the bottom of the home page.
COSTS BEFORE/AFTER CONSULTATION PACKAGES
INITIAL PHONE CONSULTATION
We offer a free 15 minute consultation to help you decide if our services could be helpful.
PAYING " BY THE HOUR"
After the initial consultation, our rate is $100/hour until a package is purchased.
FOLLOW UP SERVICES- $85/hour
For those who have been served through a consultation package, please know that we are always here to support you. If issues arise and continued guidance is needed, we are happy to help. Since we already know your child's history and needs, the rate is $85/hr. This includes any phone calls, consultations, letter writing, emails, etc. (Advocacy meetings at schools, etc. will be charged at the below rate.)
TRAVEL FEES:
Any required travel will be billed at a rate of $60/hour and $0.70/mile.
ACADEMIC SCREENING
$285 retainer due when hired $75 due when report is received
For families who do not have academic testing and would like to have a general idea of their child’s academic strengths, and weaknesses.
We will give you a sketch/ snapshot into the plethora of information available about your child’s unique learning style and profile. We are not able to diagnose. A full psycho-educational assessment will give you the “masterpiece.” (We have excellent referrals for full psycho-educational assessments.)
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Initial consultation on the phone
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Two 45 minute testing sessions
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Analysis of results
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Written report on findings
FORMAL TESTING REVIEW
ACCOMMODATIONS/ SERVICES PLAN
$385 retainer due when hired for service,
$75 due at follow up consultation
For families who have gotten formal academic testing and need help understanding the results. We will study the testing, "decode" the results, and give you insights about your child’s learning profile and how it affects him or her academically, socially, and emotionally. We will prepare an accommodations plan and advise on the best academic setting and services for your child.
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Initial phone consultation
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Review and analysis of formal testing
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Follow up consultation/written report with insights, advice, and accommodations plan
ADVOCACY PACKAGE:
TESTING ANALYSIS
ACCOMMODATIONS PLAN
ADVOCACY AT IEP / 504 MEETING
COMMUNICATIONS WITH SCHOOL
$585 retainer for consultation and preparation- due when hired This usually covers all costs except for travel and meeting fees.
Retainer includes up to 10 hours of preparation, record reviews, phone calls, letter writing, etc. (In the very rare case that your case requires additional time, the hourly fee is $85/hour . (You will be notified before new charges begin. My goal is to stay within the allotted 10 hours.)
Before the meeting, you will receive a meeting estimate:
Meetings: $75/ half hour , ($150/hour,) on site, phone, or virtual-due at conclusion of meeting
Roundtrip travel time : $60/ hour plus $0.70/ per mile )
Post- meeting services: $85/hour
This service is for families who would like support and advocacy before and during their 504, IEP, (or equivalent,) meeting with school.
Included services:
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Initial consultation
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Analysis of formal educational testing
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School Records Review-as provided by parents
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30 minute virtual consultation with student
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Recommendations for services and accommodations
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Collaboration/ Creation of Parent Concern letter
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Collaboration/Creation of Accommodations plan
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Attendance/ Advocacy at IEP/ 504, (or equivalent,) meeting- supporting the team in creating the most conducive environment and necessary accommodations for your child to learn. (Additional Meeting/ Travel Costs listed above)
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Follow-up Letter to school following the meeting
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Reduced hourly fee for follow-up services- see above
*We are not attorneys, so if you need expert legal representation, we will refer you to a special educational attorney.
