Guiding students to success with clarity and care -
so parents can step back with confidence
Over 25 Years of higher education experience
I have dedicated my career to supporting students with disabilities as they navigate the transition to college. With over two decades of experience in higher education, I understand firsthand what it's like to be on the other side of the desk. I understand both the challenges and opportunities that come with accessing post-secondary education and disability support services.
I have experience navigating complex documentation and school process. I am familiar with interpreting legal, medical and psychological reports so that I can provide clear guidance. I offer comprehensive college resource mapping and comfortably serve as a skilled liaison with college professionals ensuring seamless communication and collaboration.
I bring patience, strong communication skills, and a good sense of humor to my work, along with a deep knowledge of the landscape of college access. Most importantly, I pride myself on being a good listener and providing individualized support.
College Transition
I support high school students with disabilities as they prepare for the next chapter of their academic journey. We begin by identifying each student's unique learning strengths and challenges, including documentation review, in order to create a personalized plan.
Through discussion, I can help students set clear college goals and better understand the intake process and timelines. I can also connect the student with key resources and help to make sure that their initial contacts are productive.
My focus is on developing a strong skill set and building the confidence to thrive in a college environment.
Our son wanted to leave College. After working with Arlene, he was able to complete the process to get the support that he needed. He is now a thriving Junior.”
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Arlene made everyone feel comfortable and heard. She was able to create great collaboration with the school.
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Accomodations
Understanding and accessing disability accommodations in college can feel overwhelming. I provide personalized guidance to help students obtain the supports they need — and know how to use them effectively once they arrive on campus.
Together, we review documentation, cover students' legal rights and responsibilities, support the application and approval process with colleges, and equip families with the tools to provide informed, supportive guidance.
Empowering students with both the tools and the confidence to advocate for themselves helps make the transition to college more accessible and less stressful.
Personal Coaching
My personal coaching sessions provide one-on-one support for students with preparing for college; I help students develop self-advocacy, organization, and time-management skills, while guiding them in accessing resources and services. I also coach families on how to support their student’s growing independence.
These coaching services offer compassionate, customized support to help students navigate this transition with confidence. Together, we create a clear transition plan that builds confidence and sets students up for success.
Collaboration
Students thrive when the adults in their lives work together. We foster open communication and coordination among families, school staff, and outside professionals to support every aspect of a student’s college transition.
Collaborative services include coordinating with high school counselors, teachers and case managers, working with therapists and specialists, aligning expectations and strategies across the student's support network, and facilitating transition meetings for information-sharing.
By bringing everyone to the table, we will create a unified support system that empowers students to step into college with confidence, knowing they have a strong team behind them.
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