Assessment and advocacy from identification through transition.

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Services Include:

For School Districts:

  • Psychoeducational assessment, school psychological services, special education consultation, 504 assessment, FBA/BIPs, LEA role (Director Special Ed-endorsed), temporary Director of Special Education support

  • I am Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) approved to conduct Independent Educational Evaluations (IEEs) at school district expense

For Families:

  • Private Pay Psychoeducational evaluations to identify why your child may be struggling in school

  • Bridging the daunting high school to College search for neurodivergent students

  • Identifying and advocating for the right supports and accommodations so students can learn and thrive in school and college (K-12, college, and standardized testing)

  • Free 30 minute consultation: email Erin@AleraEd.com or call 312-608-8926

Why Choose Alera?

Welcome! I’m Erin Sharkey, Founder of Alera Educational Services. I have over 13 years’ experience as a Special Education Administrator and School Psychologist serving over 1000 families at IEP and Section 504 meetings. I help school districts and families identify and advocate for the right supports at school and college to thrive in school and beyond.

My background and specialties:

  • I am specialized in neurodivergent learners (including learners with ADHD, autism, twice-exceptional (2E) profiles, learning differences, and emotional disabilities)

  • I give actionable recommendations schools and colleges can realistically implement

  • I carry a deep knowledge of K-12 school, therapeutic and residential placements, and college disability services nationwide

  • I provide clear, thorough, expedited strengths-based school and parent-friendly reports and guidance

  • I advocate for students and families in a calm, clear, knowledgeable way to reduce the stress and anxiety of the IEP/504 process for all involved

Every Learner has Strengths. Every Learner has Needs.

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