Educational Strategy and Family Support Services

We are excited to bring this new service to our Under The Oak Community. Our Educational Strategist and Family Support Specialist, Storey Smith, is working with families on understanding the educational pathway and potential for growth depending on the needs of their individual child. She here, with you, to take the next step in creating lasting success for your child.

Regardless of where you are in the process, from following the initial evaluation to collaboration between home and school, she is here to serve as an educational resource to families. Her primary focus is helping families understand, navigate, and confidentially implement proactive plans of action that best fit their individual needs, at home, at school, and in the community. She will ensure that these plans are clear, practical, appropriate, and meaningfully applied via collaboration between the child, their family, and their respective educational setting.

She is dedicated to the whole student and believes lasting change happens through thoughtful problem-solving, strategies that empower families, a focus on strengthening learning across all environments, and a trusted partnership across all team members. From compassionate understanding to thoughtful facilitation across the home, school, and community.

Storey Smith, M. Ed.

Educational Strategist and Family Support Specialist

Storey Smith has been working in the field of special education for over 15 years. She is a certified teacher, reading specialist, and educational diagnostician. She has held positions in the public education system as a classroom teacher, a teacher peer-educator, a district level leader, and an instructional strategist. By incorporating her experiences in the education system, she is working with families to take the next step in creating lasting success for their child.

Here to guide your family through all stages of your process

Initial Consultation & Planning

Initial Intake Appointment:

Preliminary discussion to clearly define your family's specific needs and goals.

Thorough Documentation Review:

Careful examination of all relevant records, including assessments and educational or medical history.

In-Depth Service Plan Creation:

A focused discussion leading to the creation of a clear, individualized service plan based on your child's needs and your family's goals.

Practical Strategy Translation:

Converting complex assessment data into practical, actionable strategies you can use immediately.

Action Plan Development:

Creating targeted plans that connect evaluation results to meaningful, measurable, and individualized goals for student growth.

Collaboration & Advocacy Support

Home-School Consistency:

Facilitating collaboration and communication among family, teachers, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure a consistent approach across all environments.

Education Plan Guidance:

Providing expert guidance on navigating the education plan process and ensuring your understanding of all procedural safeguards.

Implementation Support:

Offering dedicated support to implement accommodations, modifications, and intervention plans with fidelity in every relevant setting.

Meeting Participation:

Participating in problem-solving and student support team meetings to ensure alignment of efforts and goals across all environments.

Written Recommendations & Ongoing Coaching

Professional Written Summaries:

Providing detailed written summaries and recommendations that your family can confidently share with school teams.

Individualized Coaching:

Focused coaching sessions designed to support your child's academic, behavioral, and social-emotional growth at home.

Ongoing Progress Monitoring:

Continuous support through follow-up sessions to monitor your child's progress and celebrate their achievements.

Service Delivery Format

Services may be provided in person, by phone, or through a secure virtual platform, depending on the nature of the service, family preference, and logistical considerations. Some services may involve a combination of formats to best support collaboration, flexibility, and continuity of care.