About Us
Families
Bridging the Divide
School Districts
Navigating the Special Education Continuum & Process
School Districts
Bridging the Divide
School Districts
Special Education Consulting, Professional Development & Training
Bridging the Divide
Bridging the Divide
Bridging the Divide
Empowering Families, Students & School Teams to Work Collaboratively
Dr. J. Mazzotta
Empowering Families • Supporting Schools • Maximizing Student Success
Why Parents Contact Us:
- Navigating special education and the IEP process can be stressful and confusing.
- Advocates are not licensed professionals, qualifications matter.
- Choose someone professional, clear in communication, and knowledgeable about the law and your child’s needs.
About Dr. Mazzotta:
- 25+ years in special education administration & school reform.
- Holds NYS teaching credentials and certifications in School District Administration & Leadership.
- Doctor of Education in Organizational Change & Executive Leadership (2009).
- Proud parent of a young adult with special needs who successfully transitioned through EI, CPSE, CSE, and post‑secondary services.
Our Story:
- Founded in 2020 during the pandemic to meet urgent needs of families.
- Mission: Educate parents and families while collaborating with schools to eliminate barriers and maximize success.
Our Commitment
- Educating and empowering families to advocate effectively.
- Building transparent, sustainable partnerships with schools and community organizations.
- Providing resources to support students with disabilities across EI, CPSE, CSE, Section 504, and post‑secondary institutions.
Services We Provide
- Parent advocacy & training on special education topics.
- Guidance to ensure high‑quality education plans that promote confidence, independence and deficits.
- Collaboration with school teams to strengthen inclusive practices.
Areas of Expertise
- Special Education Law & IEP Development
- NYS Regulations, IDEA, Section 504
- EI, CPSE, CSE Processes
- Transition Planning & Postsecondary Education
- Mediation & Due Process
- Equitable & Inclusive School Practices
- Expanding Special Education Services
- Building Sustainable Postsecondary Partnerships
Students - Families - School Districts
Families
- Navigating the IEP/504 Process
- Transition Planning
- Understanding Special Education 101
- Continuum of Services/Supports
- Accommodations, Modifications, Goals
- Parent Participation & Procedural Safeguards
- CPSE/CSE Meeting Representation
- Determining Eligibility, Placement
- Review of Documentation, IEP Development
- Assessments/Evaluations
- Parent Training
- Working Together -
- Building Partnerships -
- Creating Lifelong Learners -
School Districts
- Special Education Professional Development
- New Teacher Mentoring/Training Hours
- Special Education Program Evaluation
- IDEA, Section 504, FAPE, LRE- Compliance
- Quality Review Preparation
- PTA, SEPTA & School Board Presentations
- NYSED Indicator Training/Compliance Assessment