We are a clinically driven educational consultant practice that focuses on the needs of children, adolescents, young adults, and their families. Our consultants specializes in working with your child in a range of learning differences including special needs.

We can help your child with these challenges by giving you the support you need in the most effective placement options. This support is key to your child's academic success both in treatment and in education.

Many parents simply don't know where to start in finding the right school or program. Our consultants helps simplify this process by walking you through our steps in getting started.

Families affected by the COVID-19 pandemic will find our services helpful in finding the correct placement setting.

Our Team

Testimonials


  • We are all doing well. Andy will graduate Hugh SchoolIn this June. Rachael will have completed one year of college. Hopefully she will apply and get accepted to a school in the North East. As that's are area she would love to study in college.



    We are all doing well. Andy will graduate Hugh SchoolIn this June. Rachael will have completed one year of college. Hopefully she will apply and get accepted to a school in the North East. As that's are area she would love to study in college.


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    Parent in Austin Texas

  • “My son was doing great at my last visit. I am pleased with his progress at the academy. He took his SAT and scored very well. He is looking at Arizona State University and California Polytechnic University. Thank so much for everything! I just recommended you to a friend of mine.”
    “My son was doing great at my last visit. I am pleased with his progress at the academy. He took his SAT and scored very well. He is looking at Arizona State University and California Polytechnic University. Thank so much for everything! I just recommended you to a friend of mine.”
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

    Parent In Sedona

    Arizona
  • "We had no idea about hiring an educational consultant until we found you. We would recommend your services to any parent. Our daughter has made a complete change and is now attending a private school in Virginia."
    "We had no idea about hiring an educational consultant until we found you. We would recommend your services to any parent. Our daughter has made a complete change and is now attending a private school in Virginia."
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

    Parent In San Diego

    California

Navigate Our Website With Ease

Our website is a treasure trove of information on schools, the positive role an educational consultant can play with your family, how to schedule an appointment, learning about our fees and services, answering those specific frequently asked questions which are important to you as a parent or hearing testimonials by other parents. We want you to find our web site easy to find answers to all your questions about our services or learning about a school decision process. We recommend you check our FAQs.

FAQs

"Tell us about your child?"

✔️Is your child suffering from anxiety or depression due to COVID-19?
✔️ Are you having difficulty with your child's attendance, completing assignments, or relating to others?
✔️Are they experiencing depression, anxiety, or talking about self harm? 
✔️Are they experiencing bullying in school?  
✔️Does your child have special needs or a learning difference that is not being sufficiently being addressed at your local school?
✔️Does your child have ADD or ADHD or DYSLEXIA or a learning difference?
✔️Does your child suffer from depression or having eating disorder?
✔️Are they performing poorly in school or failing grades or below grade level?
✔️Are they having problems emotionally in school or at home?
✔️Does your child complain about doing homework or seem unmotivated or depressed?
✔️Are they not talking to you and you just cannot figure out what's wrong?
✔️Are they lying or stealing or engaging in arguments with you or their siblings at home?

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All of these behaviors are very common in children, adolescents, and young adults these days, and we can help your family and your child at Educational Planning & Counseling Services. Education is widely accepted as one of the most important decisions in the life of your child. Why should you let your finances dictate whether or not they get a good education? Why allow you child not to get the help they need, when you recognize they have a problem? The selection of a school by a...

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All of these behaviors are very common in children, adolescents, and young adults these days, and we can help your family and your child at Educational Planning & Counseling Services. Education is widely accepted as one of the most important decisions in the life of your child. Why should you let your finances dictate whether or not they get a good education? Why allow you child not to get the help they need, when you recognize they have a problem? The selection of a school by a parent or parents can affect or impact your child's future or not getting help can have a great effect on your child. When our expert team works with you or your family, we help fill in the missing pieces in finding the "right school to fit your child".

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The process of working with your child is not unique to our consultant. The first step in your child's educational trajectory is a critical one and Educational Planning and Counseling Services is ready to help from day one. Whether your child is a struggling teen or not attending school or in their senior year high school and failing. We can help with looking for a college so they are prepared and we are ready to assist. Our range of services provides a unique opportunity for student's and this ...

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The process of working with your child is not unique to our consultant. The first step in your child's educational trajectory is a critical one and Educational Planning and Counseling Services is ready to help from day one. Whether your child is a struggling teen or not attending school or in their senior year high school and failing. We can help with looking for a college so they are prepared and we are ready to assist. Our range of services provides a unique opportunity for student's and this helps students with special needs, but it also provides them with the support they need. We can help a gifted or exceptional student no matter where you are on the spectrum. It is important to make the right decisions for the future success of your child, and the educational consultants at Educational Planning and Counseling Services will offer you the essential information, resources, and guidance needed to make the best decisions for your child and for your family. Regardless of the issue or the grade level of your child, we at Educational Planning and Counseling Services are well positioned to assist. Contact us today to discuss the needs of your child or read more about our range of services.

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HOW OUR CONSULTANTS POSITION YOUR SON OR DAUGHTER FOR SUCCESS:


    • We provide help to better grades by increasing your child's grade level and performance.


    • We provide an in-depth profile on your child's strengths and weaknesses


    • We identify your child's capabilities based on his/her profile administered by our consultant.


    • We make changes to your child's behavior during the placement, allowing for greater success at home and school.


    • We substantially help in changing your family dynamics allowing you to function better in the parent/child relationship.


    • We provide the support you need after discharge from a school or program, connecting your child to the home school.


    • We provide academic support for international students by working together with your family.


    • We help young adults in all aspects of their living to address maturity and academic needs.


    • We provide direction to parents in school or program choices.


    • We serve as a clinical support team for your child, addressing the IEP goals established by the home school.



Trails of Carolina and Trails Momentum

Diamond Ranch Academy Is for Struggling Adolescents

Trails and Diamond Ranch Academy are therapeutic programs we work with which are located in Asheville North Carolina and Hurricane Utah.

Launch is a young adult program through the Heritage School

Our consultant works with adolescents boys to help them achieve their success in programs like Thrive at the Heritage School.

Publications

A PARENT GUIDE TO HIRING A EDUCATIONAL CONSULTANT

EDUCATIONAL CONSULTING PARENT ASSESSMENT TOOL

Our Online Educational Consultant Magazine

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We Offer A Free 30 Minute Initial Consultation With Parents

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office hours

08:00 AM - 06:00 PM Sunday (by appointment)

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National Association of Therapeutic Schools and Programs