BACKGROUND & EXPERTISE
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With over 15 years of experience in special education, Sophie Prevost is an expert at helping families navigate the special education process. As a former special education teacher, team chair, and administrator in several school districts, she brings a unique perspective to her work as an educational consultant/advocate. She empowers families to make informed decisions about their child's education and ensures that their child's needs are met both in and out of the classroom. She is also a parent of an adult child who benefitted from special education services in public and private school settings.
She holds licenses from DESE as Director of Special Education - All levels, Principal-Assistant Principal K-8, and Special Education Teacher K-8.
She is on the advisory board of Boston PEERS LLC, an organization serving neurodivergent teens and young adults.
She is an adjunct in the Special Education Master's program at Lasell University.
She speaks English, French, and Italian, and is emergent in Spanish.
Special Education Services
Sophie offers educational consulting services to caregivers navigating the complexities of the special education process in public school districts. Recognizing that this process can be emotionally charged and overwhelming for parents and guardians, Sophie provides clarity and step-by-step guidance. Parents want to support their children in meeting their individualized needs but often require assistance in becoming effective advocates. Sophie offers invaluable support in IEP (Individualized Education Program) development, utilizing evidence-based methods, and facilitates discussions regarding services and placement options to ensure the best possible educational outcomes for every child.
Historical Records Review
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Interview caregivers to understand the child's learning profile and background
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Meet with the child as appropriate
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Examine various evaluation reports from school district and private providers, IEPs, and any pertinent supplementary documentation
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Compare evaluative reports and IEPs and determine areas of improvement to develop a comprehensive IEP alongside your special education Team
Interpretation of Evaluations
Experience in interpreting a multitude of testing findings to develop and improve the development of IEPs:
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Wechsler Individual Achievement Test® (WIAT-IV)
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Woodcock-Johnson Achievement and Cognitive Batteries (WJ-R)
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Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children IV (WISC-IV)
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Comprehensive Test of Phonological Processing (CTOPP-2)
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Gray Oral Reading Test-4 (GORT-4)
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Key Math
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Dyslexia Index
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ADHD, Anxiety, and Executive Function rating scales
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Autism rating scales
Advocacy
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Equip families with the strategic tools necessary to actively engage in the collaborative development of their child's IEP with school-based special education Teams
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Assist with the new IEP format (mandatory starting in 2024)
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Review proposed IEPs and provide recommendations to school-based Teams
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Draft rejection letters
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~Knowledge, experience, and strong collaboration skills are the essential qualities of an effective advocate. School districts will willingly engage with advocates with these qualities. As a result, students get what they need without damaging the relationship between the schools and the caregivers.
I had the pleasure of working with Sophie in public school in Waltham. She is an extremely hard worker, is caring and compassionate with a great sense of humor. She would be an excellent and effective advocate having the unique experience as a parent, teacher, and administrator. I would highly recommend Sophie. She is amazing! ~Rob
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Sophie served as a resource room teacher, co-teacher, and evaluation team leader in our elementary school when I was the principal. Sophie is exceptional. She is student-centered, thoughtful and detail-oriented, and builds strong relationships with kids, families, and other educators. She has a deep understanding of both grade level expectations and of accommodations and modifications that support students to reach their full potential. Our students on IEPs thrived under Sophie's care and leadership. I would recommend her support to anyone needing help with navigating the IEP process without hesitation. ~Emma
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Sophie was incredible to work with when it came to helping my daughter with her learning challenges. She understands the special education system from inside and out. She helped me navigate it better and made things a lot less stressful for me.
She helped me understand my daughter's needs and IEP and gave me advice on what was best for her. I couldn't have done it without her. If you're looking for someone to help you navigate the special education process, Miss P is the best to have in your corner! Anne