Testimonials
School Refusal is Not Fine
I.F., Parent of Middle and Elementary School Students
“I have worked with Jenn for over 3 years for my 2 kids with very different needs. Jenn was instrumental in getting an IEP for my 2E child who was clearly struggling and had school refusal but was deemed “fine” by the school because his grades were ok. With both of our kids, she helped us understand our rights and get organized to present our case to the IEP team. I felt so much more comfortable having Jenn on my side at the meeting.
After the IEP meeting, she explained everything very clearly and wrote a list for me for the next year and to help our son’s transition and his new teachers with what he has been struggling with. I learned so much from Jenn about the school system, IEPs, what to look at in schools and how to communicate with school admin. It has been an invaluable experience.”
A District Special Education Attorney Needs Support
S., Parent of an Elementary School Student and former NYC public school special education attorney
“Given my professional experience, I felt confident I could navigate the special education system for my own child. I quickly realized I needed help. Jenn helped shift my perspective to see the process clearly through a parent’s lens while clarifying our rights from the same perspective. She was incredibly thorough, carefully reviewing hundreds of pages of assessments, progress reports, and IEPs. More importantly, she helped me become a stronger advocate for my twice-exceptional child by identifying opportunities to strengthen goals and avoid limiting expectations. Jenn emphasized that my child should not be limited by a rigid “grade-level” ceiling, but deserves to make meaningful progress based on their unique strengths.
What truly sets Jenn apart is her forward-thinking approach. She didn’t just focus on our immediate IEP, she encouraged us to think 10, 20, even 30 years ahead, with the goal of building a life full of choices and fulfillment for our child. Jenn brings deep expertise, an insider’s perspective, and genuine compassion. I have known Jenn for many years, and I trusted her to help us make some of the most important decisions for our child’s educational future. We are incredibly grateful for her help and will seek her counsel again in the future.”
DOE Providers Choose Jenn Choi Advocates Too
S.H., Parent of a High School Student
“As a related service provider for the DOE, I thought that I knew enough about the IEP process to advocate for my daughter’s needs. My daughter accepted an offer to a specialized high school in 9th grade, and she had an IEP and a recent, private neuropsychological evaluation. The evaluator strongly recommended an assistive technology (AT) evaluation, so we requested one from her high school. I called Jenn when the specialized high school sent us a notice for an IEP meeting without performing an AT evaluation or even meeting my daughter. Jenn helped us understand our rights and skillfully guided us through a series of complaints and meetings until the DOE provided the evaluation and supports that our daughter needed.”
From Crisis to College: Guided by Experience
M., Parent of a High School Student
“I have worked with Jenn for over 3 years for my 2 kids with very different needs. Jenn was instrumental in getting an IEP for my 2E child who was clearly struggling and had school refusal but was deemed “fine” by the school because his grades were ok. With both of our kids, she helped us understand our rights and get organized to present our case to the IEP team. I felt so much more comfortable having Jenn on my side at the meeting.
After the IEP meeting, she explained everything very clearly and wrote a list for me for the next year and to help our son’s transition and his new teachers with what he has been struggling with. I learned so much from Jenn about the school system, IEPs, what to look at in schools and how to communicate with school admin. It has been an invaluable experience.”
Training Students Real World Self-Advocacy
N.S. and J.H., New York, NY
“Given my professional experience, I felt confident I could navigate the special education system for my own child. I quickly realized I needed help. Jenn helped shift my perspective to see the process clearly through a parent’s lens while clarifying our rights from the same perspective. She was incredibly thorough, carefully reviewing hundreds of pages of assessments, progress reports, and IEPs. More importantly, she helped me become a stronger advocate for my twice-exceptional child by identifying opportunities to strengthen goals and avoid limiting expectations. Jenn emphasized that my child should not be limited by a rigid “grade-level” ceiling, but deserves to make meaningful progress based on their unique strengths.
What truly sets Jenn apart is her forward-thinking approach. She didn’t just focus on our immediate IEP, she encouraged us to think 10, 20, even 30 years ahead, with the goal of building a life full of choices and fulfillment for our child. Jenn brings deep expertise, an insider’s perspective, and genuine compassion. I have known Jenn for many years, and I trusted her to help us make some of the most important decisions for our child’s educational future. We are incredibly grateful for her help and will seek her counsel again in the future.”
From Newcomer to Navigator
M.C., Parent of a Middle School Student
“As a related service provider for the DOE, I thought that I knew enough about the IEP process to advocate for my daughter’s needs. My daughter accepted an offer to a specialized high school in 9th grade, and she had an IEP and a recent, private neuropsychological evaluation. The evaluator strongly recommended an assistive technology (AT) evaluation, so we requested one from her high school. I called Jenn when the specialized high school sent us a notice for an IEP meeting without performing an AT evaluation or even meeting my daughter. Jenn helped us understand our rights and skillfully guided us through a series of complaints and meetings until the DOE provided the evaluation and supports that our daughter needed.”