Special Education Begins with Strategy

Move through the process faster with an experienced special education advocate in Maryland.

Support starts here.

Navigating the special education process is stressful, even for experienced parents.

Let Perry Educational Consultants guide the way.

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Perry Educational Consultants

From school administrator to advocate, Shari Perry supports families in finding the right educational fit.

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 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.

Guiding the journey from Pre-K to College

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Data-driven approach to special education services

It’s difficult to argue with data.

Perry Educational Consultants use a pragmatic, data-informed approach to educational advocacy. We collaborate with schools and families to create a structured plan that gets the right special education services for your student.

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Reframe behavioral challenges at home and school

Behavior is an indicator of an underlying problem.

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.

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Find a school where your student suceeds

Navigate options from special programs to non-public placements and private schools.

Some students do better in a different type of learning environment.

We have deep relationships with local private and independent schools, non-public special education schools, and alternative educational programs. Perry Educational consultants can help you find the right fit.

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Teacher development and community workshops

It takes a village to raise the next generation.

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.

Education services for families, students, and schools.

  • 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.

  • 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.