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Welcome to SDW Consulting

We are a full-service provider for parents of students with disabilities.

Your Trusted Special Education Advocacy Source

Our goal is to ensure success for every child. We provide the following services:


  • Initial Screening, Eligibility, and IEP
  • IEP Reviews, Meetings, and Modifications
  • Change in Placement
  • Record Reviews
  • Compliance Enforcement


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Special Education Advocacy
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Professional, Collaborative Approach

SDW Consulting should be your first choice when you need help navigating the sometimes confusing and complicated special education system.  The extensive experience and knowledge Mr. Wesseldine has gained in his years in special education will serve you well.


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Extensive Knowledge of Special Education

I take great pride in being fully prepared for every meeting. Getting to know you and your child is of utmost importance to me. Interviewing you and reviewing your child’s records gives me insight into his/her current abilities and capabilities.

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SERVICES

SDW Consulting is your first choice when you need help navigating the sometimes confusing and complicated special education system. 

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    See Elizabeth Bonker on ABC News speak as the Valedictorian of Rollins College about her experience with nonverbal autism.

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    Special Education Advocacy Blog

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    Talking To Children About Cancer

    08 Jun, 2022
    Helping children understand the concept of cancer can be difficult. With that being said, there are many ways to face the challenge of explaining to your children what cancer is. Click here to read more about tips you can use when talking to your children about cancer.
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    In the Fight Over How to Teach Reading, This Guru Makes a Major Retreat

    03 Jun, 2022
    Lucy Calkins, a leading literacy expert, has rewritten her curriculum to include a fuller embrace of phonics and the science of reading. Critics may not be appeased. Click Here to read the full article on The NY Times.
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    Parents of Children Web Chat

    03 Jun, 2022
    The Autism Society Tidewater Virginia is pleased to host a parent web chat on the Marcus Alert (988) Program with our special guest speaker, Mr. Todd Mcgehee. Thursday, June 9th 7:00 – 8:30 PM. Register in advance for this webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_RpStTNhiQRGlw4sa1sNbgA After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. If you have any questions, then please contact events@tidewaterasa.org or 757-461-4474.
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    College of William & Mary Elder & Disability Law Clinic

    By Bob Hansen • 29 Apr, 2022
    If you’re interested in the William & Mary Elder & Disability Law Clinic’s free legal assistance please contact us to find out more about  our application process.
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    2021 Tidewater Autism Summit

    27 Oct, 2021
    Join us for our 12th Annual 2021 Tidewater Autism Summit! Free admission and the best autism service providers in Virginia. Kid friendly with a de-stress area available. If your life or the life of a loved one is affected with an ASD diagnosis this is a day you will not want to miss. FREE ADMISSION & FREE TOYS FOR ALL CHILDREN!
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    Family Engagement in Education Month

    27 Oct, 2021
    The importance of parental engagement in schools is well documented. Over 30 years of research shows that one of the most effective ways to increase student achievement is for parents to be actively involved in the education of their children. 

    FAQs

    • Who is SDW Consulting?

      SDW Consulting is your first choice when you need help navigating the sometimes confusing and complicated special education system. The extensive experience and knowledge Mr. Wesseldine has gained in his years in special education advocacy will serve you well.


      He takes great pride in being fully prepared for every meeting.  Getting to know you and your child is of utmost importance to him. Interviewing you and reviewing your child’s records gives him insight into his/her current abilities and capabilities. 


      It also educates him on your goals for your children and how he can best assist you in seeing them realized. He works in a collaborative manner with both parents and school officials to see that their child’s abilities are maximized.

       

      Mr. Wesseldine is confident that he has the knowledge, expertise, and professional manner that would serve you well. This approach has proved to be successful in helping his clients resolve difficult situations in an amicable manner.


      When you give us a call, you’ll be connected directly to our friendly staff, so you can expect immediate attention to your special education advocacy inquiry. So, don’t wait, call now!

    • What are your areas of expertise?

      SDW Consulting provides Special Education Advocacy in the following areas:

      • Initial screening, eligibility and IEP
      • IEP reviews and meetings
      • IEP modifications
      • Change in placement
      • FBA’s and BIP’s
      • Manifestation Determination meetings
      • Mastery and modification of goals
      • Record reviews
      • Compliance issues

      Contact today for all your special education advocacy needs.


    • Do you provide online consulting?

      Yes, we can provide virtual consulting for our special education advocacy services. We prefer Google Meet, but we can use whatever platform you or your school prefers. We also meet in person as well. Contact us today for all of your Special Education Advocacy needs.

    • How can I contract SDW Consulting?

      Questions on our Special Education Advocacy services? Please feel free to reach out to us at any time by calling 757-636-8539 or by emailing us at sid@sdwconsults.com. You may also contact us using our contact form. SDW Consulting is a Special Education Advocacy and your first choice when you need help navigating the sometimes confusing and complicated special education system. Contact us today!

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