We strive to support you in providing your child with opportunities that will open doors for a lifetime. Our consulting services are based on years of experience as educators and school leaders in public and private schools in: CT, NY, CA, the UK, and international schools globally. Our perspective is subject to differing local contexts and tailored family inquiries depending on the right fit for each unique learner. We know that finding the right school can be a challenge and takes a lot of time and research. Each child deserves to thrive in the best educational atmosphere for their interests, learning styles, and educational needs. Together we will set realistic goals and embark on a positive school exploration for your family. Let EduSphere do the heavy lifting, it’s what we know and love to do! We are fierce advocates for equity and are driven to ensure our students have access to the highest quality education available.

Contracts include 18 months of consulting services including, but not limited to: 

• Educational and/or therapeutic needs assessment: initial intake, phone and/or in-person meeting(s), student file review

• Interpretation: specific evaluative/diagnostic material review and interpretation (standardized and/or individual assessment)

• Case coordination: outreach to practitioners, counselors, and/or other appropriate references for additional input on student

• Matching: identification of appropriate options for educational and/or therapeutic placement for student

• Validation: contact with recommended program, school, or college options (if appropriate) to determine availability and fit

• Review: discussion of varying learning, clinical and environmental approaches/attributes of each recommended option

• Applications: general guidance for approach to application process; student/family is responsible for completing applications

• Decision support: discussion of comparison of viable options; student/family is responsible for rendering final decisions

• Logistics advice: identification of appropriate resources for school/program transport, if necessary

• Intervention tracking: when applicable, assessment of the student’s progress at short-term/interim special needs program

• Tracking: long-term assessment of the student’s progress with input from administration, academic, therapeutic staff, when appropriate

• Advocacy: assistance with resolution of issues that arise between school, college or program and student/family, when appropriate 

• Review: determination of student’s ongoing needs within the school, college or program placement 

For contracting and fees please contact Gabriela at gdeambrosiollc@gmail.com

Planning for University with a trained expert to navigate the applications, testing, and nuanced requirements that students and families results in high quality tailored options where students can find their home away from home. Universities in Europe and the U.S. have always differed in requirements which makes the application journey confusing and frustrating. In addition, university fees are costly, so maximizing the application process is essential to avoid transfer or inappropriate placement. Gabriela has provided her students over the last decade via AVID (Advcancement Via Individual Determination) and IBDP (International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme) students through the application, essay-writing, and test-taking process so they can put their best foot forward. What she's found is that the emotional tie to the outcome of acceptance, makes the process even more arduous to participate in objectively. Listening to peers and families can also confuse the process since every student brings unique capabilities and ensuring they are in the right environment is paramount to the college choice process. 

Every student deserves to find their people and have access to world class secondary education. What is available at small boarding schools across the United States is truly unparalleled. Students have the opportunity to learn from the most dedicated professionals and gain independent living skills to prepare them for the demands of post-secondary school. A small boarding school placement fosters lifelong connections and professional networks to count on throughout their lives. Boarding schools are so different, but all wonderfully warm educational communities where students from all over the world would be lucky to be educated at.  I wish my parents had known about these options when I was in high school! 

Residential and boarding schools can be a very difficult decision for families to make. Sometimes, home-interventions are the secret sauce that jolts the family system into action and provides an in-home structure that benefits your child's complex needs. EduSphere works with home interventionists that have differing specialties, they are equipped to support the student and the family from the inside out, reporting to EduShere so that they can make appropriate day school recommendations or maintain their current school setting. 

You child may not need a new school, but parents often require support when asking the school to support their child.  Gabriela provides families with educational advocacy to ensure your child's needs are met within their current educational setting by working in harmony with the school and teachers assigned. Gabriela supports families by attending school meetings, educating parents, and working collaboratively with their site administrators to ensure the students' needs are being met. Gabriela's relational and student-centered approach provides a comfort for the family and a knowledgable intermediary for the schools to rely on.