Welcome to
The Educational Circle
Empowering Children, Supporting Families, Partnering with Schools
At The Educational Circle, we believe every child has the potential to learn, grow, and succeed. We provide comprehensive educational, behavioral, and social-emotional services designed to help children overcome challenges, build confidence, and reach their full potential. Whether families are seeking educational evaluations, special education guidance, behavioral support, or school consultation, we are committed to delivering personalized, evidence-based solutions that meet each child's unique needs.
Educational Consulting
Professional support for families and schools focusing on IEPs, 504 Plans, and special education strategy. We create custom plans to ensure all students succeed.
Parent Coaching & Behavior Support
Special Education Consultation
Tailored guidance empowers parents to navigate behavioral hurdles via proven, constructive methods. Our work centers on enhancing dialogue, building stronger family bonds, and fostering consistent growth within domestic and academic environments.
Professional advocacy to empower families throughout the special education journey. Our comprehensive services encompass eligibility assessment, IEP creation, academic roadmapping, and transition strategies to ensure every student accesses the specific resources and adaptations they need to thrive.
EDUCATIONAL CONSULTING
Academic Strategy
Executive Function Skills
Executive functioning includes the ability to plan, organize, manage time, focus attention, remember information, solve problems, and regulate behavior.
Expert Guidance
Parent Coaching
One-on-one sessions focused on building confidence and mastering complex concepts through expert mentorship and academic advising.
Learning Outcomes
Special Education Consultation
Comprehensive assessments designed to identify learning strengths and areas of need. Evaluations help determine the presence of learning disabilities, ADHD, autism, or other educational concerns while guiding appropriate interventions and supports.
Our Specialized Services
An Independent Educational Evaluation (IEE) is a comprehensive assessment conducted by a qualified educational professional who is not employed by the student's school district. An IEE provides an objective evaluation of a student's cognitive, academic, behavioral, social-emotional, and educational needs to help determine appropriate supports, services, and educational placement. The findings and recommendations can assist parents and school teams in making informed decisions regarding special education eligibility, individualized educational planning (IEPs), and interventions that promote student success.
Social-Emotional Support
Social-emotional skills are essential for success in school, social-emotional support helps children understand and manage their emotions, develop healthy relationships, build self-confidence, communicate effectively, and cope with everyday challenges. Through individualized support and practical strategies, I help children strengthen these important life skills while partnering with families to encourage continued growth at home.
About Dr. Carolyn M. Ford
Founded by Dr. Carolyn M. Ford, an experienced School Psychologist and educational leader with more than 30 years of experience, The Educational Circle is built on a foundation of compassion, collaboration, and professional excellence. Our mission is to partner with families, educators, and school communities to create positive learning experiences and meaningful outcomes for every child.
Ed.D. in Educational Supervision Master's Degree in Psychology Master's Degree in Educational Administration/Supervision School Psychologist Credential Director of Special Education credential Superintendent credential More than 30 years of educational experience Current practice as a School Psychologist
Reimagining Academic Excellence
Together, we are building brighter futures—one child, one family, and one success story at a time.
Connect with Our Experts
Location
Office - Los Angeles California & On-line
Dr. Carolyn M. Ford
drford@theeducationalcircle.com
“The guiding light in our academic journey; truly transformative support.”
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We empower students to reach their highest potential through expert guidance and academic excellence.
The Educational Circle