Rachel Anastasia, Educational Consulting, LLC

08/05/2026

FYI you should be hearing from your public school district in the coming weeks regarding a new family portal that has been created to release your students year to year MCAS results. You can find the letter from the commissioner here to familiarize yourself with the process for when you receive your individualized code from the district: MCAS Family Portal: Letter from Commissioner Martinez to Parents/Guardians - Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System

The goal of the Massachusetts public K-12 education system is to prepare all students for success after high school. Massachusetts public school students are leading the nation in reading and math and are at the top internationally in reading, science, and math according to the national NAEP and int...

08/02/2026

Hello, August!

While there is still plenty of summer left to enjoy, August is the perfect time to start getting organized for a successful school year!

Before the busy back-to-school season begins, now is a great opportunity to:
*Review your child's IEP to ensure it still reflects their current needs.
*Look closely at progress data from last school year and determine whether meaningful progress was made.
*Discuss concerns, questions, or goals you have before your child's Team reconvenes.
*Develop a plan so you feel informed, confident, and prepared to advocate for your child from day one.

Whether your child is entering preschool, elementary, middle, or high school, I am here to help families navigate the special education process with confidence through a collaborative, data-driven approach.

I offer a FREE 30-minute consultation for new families to discuss your concerns, answer questions, and determine how I can best support you throughout the school year.

Email: [email protected]
Website: www.rachelanastasia.com

The school year will be here before we know it—let's make sure your child starts it with the supports they need to be successful.

Rachel Anastasia, Educational Consulting, LLC

Mission Rachel Anastasia, Educational Consulting applies a collaborative, data-driven, student-centered, problem-solving approach when addressing the educational needs of students. Rachel incorporates a multifaceted perspective when meeting student needs; allowing parents and guardians to become mor...

07/20/2026

🍎 **FREE 30-Minute Advocate Consultation** 🍎
Are you dreading back-to-school? Feeling overwhelmed by the special education process? Wondering if your child is receiving the support they truly need and if they're truly making progress?

I'm here to help.

At Rachel Anastasia, Educational Consulting, LLC, I partner with families of children and young adults **ages 2.9 through 22** to help them confidently navigate both public and private special education systems.

With more than 20 years of experience in education, I specialize in:
✅ Understanding special education laws, regulations, and timelines
✅ Reviewing IEPs, evaluations, and student data
✅ Monitoring student progress and service accountability
✅ Preparing families for Team meetings
✅ Helping parents become informed, confident members of their child's educational team

My approach is collaborative. I believe educators and families achieve the best outcomes when decisions are driven by **meaningful data**, open communication, and a shared commitment to student success.

☀️ Summer is one of the best times to get in the driver's seat of your child's education. DO NOT wait until challenges arise in the fall; use this time to review your child's educational program, develop a plan, and enter September feeling prepared and empowered.
📞 **Schedule your FREE 30-minute consultation today!**
📧 [email protected]
📱 (413) 262-8020
🌐 www.rachelanastasia.com

Together, we can build a roadmap that helps your child receive the educational support they deserve

Mission Rachel Anastasia, Educational Consulting applies a collaborative, data-driven, student-centered, problem-solving approach when addressing the educational needs of students. Rachel incorporates a multifaceted perspective when meeting student needs; allowing parents and guardians to become mor...

06/08/2026

A little over a year ago I fully committed to a dream to support families, educators, and teams collaborate in the best interest of students. I left behind security, comfort, and the joy of teaching. While I had been doing this work for quite some time, it was time to take it to the next level. Opening my office in North Andover, as a part of the community I care about so much, and supporting clients all over Massachusetts, Southern NH, and beyond has been a privilege. Teaching parents how to be a true member of their child's educational team has been wonderful. This school year alone, I have been lucky enough to be a part of over 50 student education teams. Collaboration is hard sometimes, but if you stay rooted in student needs and the protective regulations that the state of Massachusetts gives students, true equity at the IEP/504 table can be achieved. I thank my clients who have trusted me with a even a small part of their child's education and wish everyone a supported and successful end of the 25/26 school year!

01/24/2026

01/24/2026

✨ Mid-Year School Check-In for Parents ✨

We’re officially halfway through the school year—and this is a critical moment to pause and ask:
👉 Is my child actually making progress?
👉 Does the data match what we’re seeing at home?
👉 Do changes need to be made before the year ends?

If you’re feeling unsure, overwhelmed, or just want a second set of expert eyes, I’m here to help.

I’m offering FREE 30-minute consultations for parents who want support reviewing school-year data (IEPs, progress reports, evaluations, teacher feedback) and determining whether adjustments are needed for the remainder of the year.

This is a great opportunity to:
✔️ Make sense of confusing data
✔️ Identify gaps or concerns early
✔️ Plan next steps with confidence
✔️ Advocate proactively—before the year slips away

📍 Rachel Anastasia – Educational Advocacy & Consulting
🌐 Website: www.rachelanastasia.com

📧 Email: [email protected]

If your gut is telling you something isn’t quite right, trust it and reach out. 💙
You don’t have to navigate this alone.

Mission Rachel Anastasia, Educational Consulting applies a collaborative, data-driven, student-centered, problem-solving approach when addressing the educational needs of students. Rachel incorporates a multifaceted perspective when meeting student needs; allowing parents and guardians to become mor...

01/18/2026

📊 Report cards are not enough. Parents need real data.

Grades do not show whether a child is making progress on IEP goals. They often don’t align with special education services at all.

In Massachusetts, districts are required to collect data to drive instruction, and parents have a legal right to access that data. Progress monitoring should be ongoing, goal-specific, and used to adjust services when a child isn’t making progress.

If you’re not seeing clear data, that’s a red flag 🚩.

💬 New clients: I offer a free 30-minute consultation to help parents request data, understand what it should include, and determine next steps.

📧 Rachel Anastasia Educational Consulting LLC
📩 [email protected]
🌐 www.rachelanastasia.com

Knowledge is power—data matters.

Mission Rachel Anastasia, Educational Consulting applies a collaborative, data-driven, student-centered, problem-solving approach when addressing the educational needs of students. Rachel incorporates a multifaceted perspective when meeting student needs; allowing parents and guardians to become mor...

01/13/2026

📚 Mid-Year School Check-In for Parents

We’re halfway through the school year, which makes this a great time to ask: Is my child making real progress?

Parents have the right to request updated data from their child’s school at any time—progress monitoring, assessments, work samples, and service information. Reviewing this data helps determine whether current supports are working.

If you have concerns, now is also the time to request updated evaluations so they can be completed by spring and inform planning before next school year.

Not sure what to ask for or how to interpret what you receive? I can help.

✨ Free 30-minute consultation
📧 [email protected]
🌐 www.rachelanastasia.com

Being proactive now can make a big difference later.

Mission Rachel Anastasia, Educational Consulting applies a collaborative, data-driven, student-centered, problem-solving approach when addressing the educational needs of students. Rachel incorporates a multifaceted perspective when meeting student needs; allowing parents and guardians to become mor...