Special Education Starts with Strategy

Special education support begins here.

Navigating the special education process is stressful, even for those experienced with students with disabilities.

That’s why you are here.

Perry Educational Consultants will light the way.

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Strategic approach to special education

It’s hard to argue with data.

Perry Educational Consultants apply a pragmatic, data-informed approach to educational advocacy.

We work cooperatively with schools and families to develop a structured plan that gets the right special education services for your student.

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Reframe behavior challenges

Behavioral challenges are effects of an underlying cause.

Perry Educational Consultants helps families and schools understand the ‘why’ an issue occurred and create a structured plan.

We advise how to navigate school discipline, lead families through due process, and serve as an expert witness.

Shari Perry Educational Advocate

Administrator to Educational Advocate

Shari Perry is the founder of Perry Educational Consultants.

After 30 years as a special educator and administrator in the largest school district in Maryland, Shari saw a need to help families and schools work better together.

Led by Shari Perry, Perry Educational Consultants provides a range of educational advocacy and consulting services for students, families, and schools in Maryland, Virginia, and the District of Columbia.

Shari is also a co-founder of Proactive Strategies & Solutions which provides training and professional development for independent schools, afterschool activity providers, and community groups.

Services & Supports

  • Individualized Education Programs (IEP), 504 Plans, Academic Recommendations, Special Education Process Support.

  • Navigating school discipline system, due process, support plans including Functional Behavioral Assessment (FBA) and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP). Perry Educational Consultants can also provide expert witness testimony for due process.

  • Educational workshops and informational sessions for schools and parents on academic, social-emotional, and behavioral needs of children and adolescents.

  • Consulting services tailored for schools and community groups on behavior, social-emotional, or academic support programs.

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Supporting Schools & Communities

Everyone wins when we work together.

Perry Educational Consultants provides workshops, training, and professional development for teachers and administrators in private independent schools, as well as parochial, preschool, and public school programs.

Community support is critical to helping children with disabilities. Perry Educational Consultants offers programming for community organizations, parent-teacher associations (PTA), and special education interest groups.

Upcoming Events

Removing Before & Afterschool Roadblocks

August 15, 2024

6-7:30 pm

Parent Resource Center
6 N East Street. Suite 200 Frederick, MD 21701

Join Shari Perry and Proactive Strategies & Solutions for a free parent workshop on navigating behavioral challenges before and after school.

Reserve your Spot: Eventbrite

  • Mrs. Perry was very professional, honest, upfront, and strategic in assisting us at five IEP meetings over a six-month period. In the end, we succeeded and know that Shari made the difference.

    Reggie L., Grandparent of Student

  • We were completely overwhelmed and exhausted trying to navigate the path. Shari was a light in a dark tunnel.

    Jessica S., Parent of Student

  • Shari's expertise knows no bounds. She's full of joy, motivates you, and pushes you to the next level.

    Kelli C., Colleague

  • When initial testing wasn't enough to determine eligibility, Shari listened to my concerns and advocated on our behalf. My son received the services he needed and is now a successful college student.

    Caryn S., Parent of Student

  • We came to Shari after working with two other advocates. Our case is complicated and required specialized expertise. Shari was able to make the impossible possible. We are truly grateful for her support and expertise.

    Brie, Parent

Contact us today for a free consultation.