How can Leap help?

All children deserve the correct services and individualized support to learn. Every person- typical and neurodivergent- learns in different ways, shapes, modes, and styles. Leap Educational Consulting assists families to work with schools and assure that their children's learning needs are met. Leap believes each child has the right to thrive, each school has the responsibility to provide proper support, and each parent has the  authority to expect positive home-school collaboration.

As a parent, it is difficult to determine if your own child is receiving appropriate services in their Individualized Education Plan.  At times it can be tough to figure out if accommodations are utilized. It might feel overwhelming to sit at a table with a multitude of school specialists and ensure they hear your meaningful input.  Occasionally, there is just a small gap in learning that needs attention, yet it is challenging to articulate. Communication might be exhausting, reports hard to parse, and people often seem to hold predetermined notions in their heads. Sometimes it is just hard to be the caregiver of a kid who needs support.

If you would like help in any of these areas, if you are searching for specialized tutoring, information regarding due process, or if you are simply looking for a knowledgeable individual to bounce questions off- we can help. Leap Education seeks to support both you and your child through the educational experience.

Who are we?

Carrie-Ann Kerwin is the owner and director of Leap Educational Consulting. She is a career educator, with experience in school supervision, leadership, advocacy, and teaching. She is also the mother of 2 complicated (and wonderful!) school-aged children. Both the professional and personal perspectives allow her to provide outstanding support for you, your child, and your family.

During her 25 years, plus, of experience, Carrie-Ann has focused on creating and adjusting educational programs for exceptional children with disabilities. She has also been an extra voice when dialogue between Team members becomes strained. Her background includes the worlds of public and private school, as well as the pedagogy and teaching methodology that go with each. 

Carrie-Ann loves working with students who are real- with all their quirks, assets, and character. She is thrilled to work with families who care.

A diverse team of knowledgable professionals complete Leap's team. Depending on needs, they are further available to provide perspectives and support. Tutoring services for typical and special educational learners are also available upon request.

Educational Consulting

Carrie-Ann has a good working knowledge of Boston area private and public elementary schools. She can help direct you toward schools that may fit your vision for your child and/or family. She can also help guide families through the private school application process. And, in some circumstances, she can help you figure out when it may be time to move on. Kids change over time--and so do schools. 

Carrie-Ann is also available to provide selective professional developent directly to schools or systems.

Tutoring Services

Tutoring slots are available for a few students per week, depending on location and time. Leap can assist in connecting you to extended potential tutors with expertise in a range of pk-12 subject areas. We are available for remote and in-person sessions, depending on the needs of your child.

Fee Information

• Initial Phone Consultation (approximately 30 minutes): free of cost

• Document Review (usually 1-3 hours)

• Strategy Meeting (usually 1-2 hours) 

Hourly Rate: $110 per hour

IEP Meeting Accompaniment: Flat rate of $150 total for Zoom Team Meetings, $200 in total for in-person attendance. Preparation for Team Meetings is billed at hourly rate.

Retainer packages:

• 5-hour retainer package: $450

• 12-hour retainer package: $1000

*Additional packages may be available depending on long-term family wants and needs.

**Tutoring rates are available upon request

In order to ensure the attention deserved for your child and family, a limited number of clients are accepted at a time. A few pro bono clients are served, as weel, and they are generally referred to through other professionals.