Observations
With the school's permission, Juanita observes your child in class, at recess or at drop-off to see what helps and what gets in the way.
School and IEP Collaboration on the Peninsula and Coastside
Legacy Behavioral Collective works with families, teachers and school teams so that goals for children and teens with autism and other developmental differences stay consistent between home and the classroom. With your consent, founder Juanita Traver Stine, a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) with 30 years of experience, provides observations, classroom strategies, teacher training and IEP collaboration, from daycare and preschool through high school, across the Peninsula and Coastside.
Who school collaboration is for
School collaboration is part of our Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services. It helps when what works at home does not carry over to the classroom, or when a school team and a family see the same child differently.
- Students whose behavior, communication or transitions are getting in the way of learning
- Families preparing for an IEP or 504 meeting, or a change of school or classroom
- Teachers and aides who want practical strategies that match what happens at home
- Young children moving from home or daycare into preschool
For children under 3, see early intervention support for ages 0-3.
What school collaboration includes
Classroom strategies
Realistic supports, such as visual schedules, clear routines and planned breaks, that fit how the classroom already runs.
IEP collaboration
Preparing for IEP or 504 meetings, sharing observations and data, and keeping behavior goals consistent across settings.
Transitions
Planning for a new classroom, a new school, the move to preschool or the start of a school year.
Teacher training
Hands-on coaching for teachers and aides on the strategies that work for your child.
Home-school consistency
The same expectations, words and visuals at home and at school, so your child is not learning two systems.
How school collaboration works
- You give written consent before any information is shared with the school
- Juanita talks with you, then with the teacher or school team
- She observes your child at school when the school allows it
- Together, you agree on a few shared goals and strategies
- Progress is reviewed with you and the team, and the plan is adjusted
Each school or daycare decides how outside professionals can take part. School goals also build on the routines your child practices through in-home ABA.
IEP and 504 plans: how a BCBA can help
An Individualized Education Program (IEP) is the written plan a public school district develops for a student who qualifies for special education. A Section 504 plan sets out accommodations for a student with a disability who does not need specialized instruction. In both cases, the plan is written by the school team, and parents take part in the process.
A BCBA can help you prepare questions, share observations and data from home, and suggest goals and strategies that are realistic for the classroom. With your consent and the team's agreement, Juanita can take part in meetings to support consistency between home and school.
How progress is tracked
School goals are tracked alongside home goals, so you can see whether a strategy works in both places. Progress and session summaries are shared with you in the secure family portal. With your consent, relevant updates are shared with teachers and other providers to keep IEP and behavior plans consistent.
Learn how we handle consent and records on our trust and compliance page.
Where we work with schools
School collaboration is available to families across the Peninsula and Coastside. We discuss what is realistic for your child's school or daycare during the free consultation.
Cost and payment
School collaboration is private pay and can be part of hourly behavioral consulting or a program. The 30-Day Intensive includes school coordination, and the 90-Day Committed Program includes school and community support and provider coordination. Superbills are available for qualifying clinical services; reimbursement depends on your plan and is not guaranteed.
See what each option includes on our ABA programs page.
Questions families ask about school collaboration
Can you attend my child's IEP meeting?
With your consent and the school team's agreement, Juanita can take part in IEP or 504 meetings to share observations and data and to help keep goals consistent between home and school. She can also help you prepare beforehand, so you know which questions to ask and what information to bring.
Do you work directly in the classroom?
When the school or daycare allows it, yes. Observations and classroom support happen with the school's permission and your written consent. Each school sets its own rules for outside professionals, so the format is agreed with the team before any visit.
Do you work with speech therapists, OTs and other providers?
Yes. With your consent, we coordinate with teachers, speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists and medical providers to align goals, share progress and keep IEP and behavior intervention plans consistent. Provider coordination is also part of the 90-Day Committed Program.
Can you help with the move to preschool or a new school?
Yes. Transitions are a core part of school collaboration. Planning can include visual previews of the new routine, sharing what works with the new teacher, and preschool readiness skills for younger children, so the first weeks feel more predictable for your child.
Bring home and school onto the same page
Book a free 30-minute consultation through Google Calendar on our contact page. Share your child's age, school setting and main concerns, and we will talk through possible next steps.