Does your child need testing?

In less than a day, learn how to...

• Communicate effectively.
• Start the testing process; no more waiting.
• Understand every step of the process.
• Know how to write professional letters.
• Feel completely prepared for every meeting.

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Need to understand evaluations?

In less than a day, learn how to...

• Scan reports fast.
• Understand what scores mean.
• Get the right support and services.
• Connect report to IEPs.
• Feel completely in control for every meeting.

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Is your school not listening at IEPs?

In less than a day, learn how to...

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Want better IEP meetings?

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“April is my "go-to" on evaluations! Her expertise and communication skills set her above other school psychologists. Quite simply, she knows her stuff and can explain things in a way that you’ll understand! April has been in the trenches – in the schools, for her own family, and for her clients. When she presents, you feel her experiences and wisdom coming through in every topic.”

Ashley Barlow, Special Education Attorney, Ashley Barlow Co.

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“I have had the privilege of collaborating with IEP Expert and Coach, April Rehrig on a few occasions. She is an excellent resource and is genuinely passionate about serving and educating parents. Anyone who consults with April, will be very grateful and very informed. I will definitely refer parents to her, for a long time.”

Jessica Patay, Founder/Executive Director, We Are Brave Together

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“After finishing the How to Request Testing Workshop, I have a clear understanding of parental rights, how to ask for testing (and a template to help), along with strategies to make it through the entire process! April's done a fantastic job explaining and helping parents know how to navigate the journey with ease. We are not alone.”

Stacie, RSP Teacher, Special Education Mom

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“April is truly a blessing! I admire how she educates and advocates for parents. I appreciate how she aided me in addressing all my concerns; getting my son the services he needs. I'm truly grateful!”

Johnta W. , Parent

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“April did a great job turning the idea of creating consumer friendly reports into great tangible ideas for our Team. It’s so helpful to have the perspective of a school psychologist on how to embed advocacy into our work. Thanks, April!”

Rebecca Branstetter, Ph.D., Speaker, Author, School Psychologist

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“As a board member, April’s integrity, leadership and willingness to share her personal and professional expertise enhances the lives of others at Lincoln Training Center.”

Caron Nunez, President, Lincoln Training Center

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“April impressed me with her knowledge, experience, and skill set as an advocate. I trust her input and expertise without hesitation.”

Marisol C., Learning Rights Law Center

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“Taking the Understanding Reports Workshop taught me the importance of recommendations being tied to IEP goals and why referrals help identify the right tests to give! Eligibility is based on the IEP team and not solely on the assessor’s recommendation. I feel more confident explaining psycho-educational reports, after taking the course.”

Shady Z., School Psychologist

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“April is wonderful. I have worked with her both personally and professionally, and consider her an invaluable resource to families in the South Bay and greater Los Angeles area. April is adept at helping parents navigate the special education assessment process with school districts without stress. I recommend her services to any parent or guardian in need of support with the process.”

Hojjat Sandi, Head of School, Fusion Academy 

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“As an educator with years of experience with students on IEPs, I can confidently say Rise's services are a true innovation in the education and IEP development space. From their workshops to their bootcamp, Rise does an exemplary job not only advocating for parents but empowering them with the knowledge and strategies to advocate for themselves. April is an absolutely pleasure to work with and after working with her, I can't imagine recommending another resource for my students or their families.”

Matt McGee, Founder of MRM Education

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“I've had the pleasure of working with April and RISE in a business to business capacity. In short time, it became clear that we shared a similar mission and drive for helping neurodivergent individuals and families become their own best advocates. The work April and her team are doing to fill knowledge gaps and simplify the often complex IEP process for families speaks to her high level of expertise and commitment to this mission. Thank you for your partnership and for doing such important work!”

Chris Hanson, Founder of Life Skills Advocate

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“April is an enthusiastic and passionate advocate for families! Her on-demand courses break down the complicated world of IEPs into manageable portions and provide helpful action plans. My interactions with her have been respectful, kind, and insightful.”

Deborah Lim, Speech and Language Pathologist

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“April has turned her years of experience into an opportunity for parents to become their child’s educational advocate. She understands where parents are coming from and where they need to go to get the services they need for their children. She’s making advocacy accessible for all families!"

Meredith Gleason, Licensed Educational Psychologist, Founder of  Empower Child Learning

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“Love, love, love April's workshops and her bottom up approach to advocacy. She is a wealth of information and her passion for students, parents and schools is evident. She's one-of-a-kind!"

Claudia Brown Coulter, Mediator & ADR Consultant, CEO of Pivotal Peace

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“Without April’s IEP workshops, my son would have never gotten the IEP he needed. For years, we had been asking to get him tested. As a single dad, I couldn’t find the help I needed online. Everything was just so confusing… I stumbled into Rise and took April’s How to Request testing Workshop. Within days, I turned in my letter. No joke, the district said “yes” right away. To top it off, my son got a good evaluation and an IEP with the right services. I ended up taking all of April’s Workshops. They are a game changer! Take her workshops if your child has an IEP or needs one."

Reza Khorramian, Parent 

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“Trying to get your kid tested for a disability in public schools can be a confusing, and even harrowing, experience. There are so many barriers to testing that it seems impossible it will ever get done. Rise Educational Advocacy's How to Request Testing Workshop makes this labyrinthine process clear and accessible. The course helped me realize I need to use certain, specific, words and phrases in my communication with the school in order to actually get my child tested (instead of just scheduled for endless meetings with no real progress). I'm so grateful for April and Rise Education - thanks so much for your help."

Jessie, Parent

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“Between my own research, speaking with (April), getting your Ultimate 504 Guide, and reading your posts it all prepared me to advocate for my son. I felt that we were all are on the same page and all involved at his school have his back and care."

Kiffany, Parent

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“It is so refreshing to speak with an advocate who understands that an IEP team is just that- a TEAM in which every member has the goal of advocating for the child. As an ESE teacher and a parent of a child with an IEP, I LOVE your content and share so many of your philosophies."

Kristin, Special Education Teacher

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“I can attest to April’s unwavering passion, dedication, expertise, and acumen in her field of advocacy to help students with special needs, their parents, and schools. I’ve taken her IEP workshops to get myself trained and familiar with special education for my role. They’re carefully and thoughtfully crafted with the intent of genuinely helping parents with kids in need."

Mave Suarez, Teacher, Writer

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