Allyn Shapiro, M.A.

School Placement Consultant PK-12
Expert Witness
Special Needs Resource

allyn@educationalplacementservices.com
 
Navigating the pre-K-12 school selection process can be challenging. Parents want a school whose educational philosophy matches their goals and thinking, a school that builds on a child’s strengths and supports his needs. Parents want a school that will prepare their child for college and the future.

What I do

  • Assist families in finding the “best fit” school for their children;
  • Regularly visit schools —public, charter, parochial, and independent to keep current on the options available;
  • Research the inclusive and specialized options for students with special needs
  • Work with family law attorneys and make recommendations to the court when school placement is in dispute;
  • Provide information to families moving to the area who want to identify schools before setting up residence.

My Background

  • 40 years experience as a teacher, principal and school district administrator
  • A leader in school evaluation at the state and local level
  • 25 years experience in helping families make decisions about school placements
  • 8 years experience as a consultant and professional expert working with attorneys and the courts when school placement is in dispute.
  • Graduate degrees from UCLA and Mount St. Mary’s College

Contact Information

Allyn Shapiro
8025 Redlands St. #30
Playa del Rey, CA 90293
allyn@educationalplacementservices.com