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Michelle R. Davis, M. Ed.
Expertise
I can answer questions about disability definitions and criteria for services, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act 2004, No Child Left Behind, 504 plans, how to craft an IEP that drives the appropriate services, school placement, dispute options, and least restrictive environment. I worked in the public school system as a special educator and am now in private consulting practice where we assist parents as they navigate the special education process. I have expertise in all educational disabilities except blind/visual impairments and deaf/hard of hearing. This includes ADHD and other health impairments, medical conditions, dyslexia and learning disabilities, Autism, emotional disabilities, language processing problems, and interfering behaviors.
Experience in the area
10 years as special educator and administrator in public school system; 11 years as Director of ABCs for Life Success; Author: Special Needs Advocacy Resource Book: What you can do now to advocate for your exceptional child's education; Special Needs Advocacy Training Institute; internet radio show Teach Your Children Well: Hot Topics in Education; author 2nd book released March 2010 (Prufrock Press).
Education/Credentials
Masters in Special Education with Emphasis on Inclusive Education (Johns Hopkins University); B.S.in Special Education (James Madison University); Conduct training for Universities, public and private schools, parent groups. Adjunct professor current George Washington University and prior George Mason University.
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | P | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jo | 05/17/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Oh my goodness, Michelle R. Davis, you ..... |
| David | 05/17/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Michelle, Thank you for your advice. Your ..... |
| Jo | 05/15/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Totally awesome and knowledgeable expert! Thank you ..... |
| John | 03/09/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you very much for your detailed ..... |
| Amy | 02/05/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
Recent Answers from Michelle R. Davis, M. Ed.
2012-05-22 2e follow up:
Hi Anita, I can sense your frustration and will be happy to help by answering these questions, but I really think you will benefit from having someone who knows what they are doing review your child's
2012-05-22 2e child:
Hello, Anita, I see you asked another question, so I will strive to answer all these and then I will be sending you another answer. It is my understanding that in NY, children who are being homeschooled
2012-05-21 Difficulty obtaining accomodations for our daughter with High Functioning Autism:
Hi Briana, Thanks for contacting me and for using this service! Your question is about your rising kindergartener, who does not qualify for acommodations. She is currently in a cotaught preschool program
2012-05-19 2e question:
Dear Anita, Many parents share your concern and do not think it is 'fair' for the district to be able to only have one special education program, if that is the case here, and for there to be finger pointing
2012-05-17 staffing prior to ARD:
Dear David, Thanks so much for writing to me about your sons and for using this service! Yes, it is great for you to ask two questions, and I will accept follow up questions too. First, let's get
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