Welcome to our web site

We are so glad you decided to visit our website, where you can find the most up-to date information and resources to hiring an educational consultant. We help parents just like you, faced with having to make key decisions of finding the "right school or program" for your child.  Many of our services have been key to helping parents make key decisions before sending their child to a school or program.  This is particuarly true, when they are unable to make key decisions or they are unclear or uncertain about their options. 

Helping your family navigate the sometimes complicated process of "finding the right fit", is what we do best!  We offer a clear discussion between parents about private independent schools or prograams.  We also help the students looking at these programs which might include: residential treatment or acute care or wilderness programs which is best.  This disussion usually lead us to providing the right discussion betwen the parent or the child toward a sucessful placement.

Many times, parents have a better grasp or knowlege of the type of schools we offer by simply being more informed.  They might further understanding of our role in the process of the placement, or transfering credits, financial aid availability and so many other details in attending a private school. 

Most students, also need our help either academically or socially.  Whether it is learning English or improving their reading and writing skills, academic testing, or improving their existing behavior, or remediation, we offer help so parents are clear about schools and programs, and their purpose.

Some student's tend to be have strong or weak academic areas, which need our help and direction.  We may determine these areas, also need to be discussed with the parent before making any final decision.  This also gives us a better idea of the type of school you are looking at for placement, while offering direction and time to help your child who is failing or may not up be to speed in their classes.

Many parents today, have issues with bullying in schools, some resulting in significant challenges for their child.   Sometimes, these children are victimized so severely they exhibit low performance in school along with low self esteem even leading to their own death.   This tendency to be ignored by parents have significant impact the child's ability to function, sometimes becoming entirely dysfunctional.

Student's who have special needs may need the right enviroment to meet their challenges.  Likewise, children with emotional problems who are faced with depression or mental illness, anxiety, distraction as a result of bullying, drug use, may lead to a poor self image which is life lasting.  

Students who simply refuse to attend school present  significant challenges to parents and need our services.   Our placement discussion, usually starts witn an intially 30 minutes,  assessment, which can lead to some conclusion regarding your optioins. This is usually followed by some agreement for services. 

The levels of placement can range from K-12 through young adults. We want each of our parents to understand in our step by step process, showing you the benefits of hiring us as your educational consultant, and giving you the correct information to make the right decision.   Our approach is designed to give you feedback using "real time" application using email or voice mail or even skype to reach and your child.  

In a crisis situation, we faciliate the process of getting your child to a program before other challenges arise.  We accomplish this by directing you to the support services needed for the placement, including working on other issues which might arise during or ater the placement.  

In most cases, follow-up may last well over a year in a school or progrem with follow-up with your family.  The discussion we have with all families is about helping you understand the over 200 classes and services which might be provided at schools.  This clarifies the curriculm of the school and its philosophy.

We regularly tour school and programs, keeping you more informed of the admission process, as well as other details.  Our web site is simple to naviagate, providing you testimonals from parents, online video and blogs of our tours, and an appointment book to schedule a meeting. We have testimonials from parents, along with those FAQ's parents ask about our services.  

Parents will find this useful using "real time" applications in helping your child "24/7".  This allows you have control of the direction of our services and it eliminates the challenges of doing the work yourself.   There are muliple ways to reach us to help you, either by calling or sendng an email using our contact us form located on the main page.  We also provide you with a large number of Frequenty Asked Questions. You can submit your request on line or email your questions using our Contact Us Form.

Many of our special needs students have a range of challenges including: Autism Sprectrum Disorder, Attention Deficit Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Development Disabilities, as well as other learning differences. Some of the range of these conditions include: Asperger's, Dyslexia, Executive Functioning Disorder, or Behavioral Challengs common for adolescents, children, and adults.

Many behavioral challenges of children and young adults including mental health issues, substance abuse, and eating disorders are common in our placement options working in the finding the right program. We help parents with early childhood through young adult life issues.  When paernts are ready?   You can go to our web site download the assessment forms, and fax all the information to us directly. 

The assessment and agreement can be scanned or or email us at info@educational-planning-and-counseling.org or ken@collegematchus.com. We are usually available for your service 24/7 and our office will get back with you usually the same day or within 24 hours or less.

As a member of several professional associations we adhere to the good practices standard of the following organization:   The Assocation of Educational Thrapist, The Higher Education Consultants Association, The Association of Boarding Schools, The Small Boarding School Association, The National Association of Therapeutic Baording Schools and Programs. As a A + RATING  with the Better Business Burea we also maintain good business practices.

We have membership with The Educational Therapist Association helping students in the area of testing and evaluaation. The type of testing might include: admission to an independent private school or specalized public or charter school or working with a student with a learning difference.

We also are also a member of  The National Asssociation of Independent Schools whom  provides information to parents about the independent schools we work with. We also work with local education agencies, in formulating a plan for the transition of student after leaving a private school or program.

We look foward to working with you!

Respectfully yours,

Kenneth Davis, MA Ed, Owner of Educational Planning and Counseling Services

Indpendent Educational Consultant