The Bearings Collective Educational Consulting. Coaching. Intervention.

Serving Sarasota and Manatee Counties

Helping Parents Find Their Bearings

Educational Consulting. Coaching. Intervention.

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You may be in the right place if…

You're beginning to have concerns.

You’ve noticed something feels different but aren’t sure what it means or what to do next. We’ll help you understand what you’re seeing and explore your options.

You've received an evaluation or diagnosis.

You have answers, but may be unsure what they mean or what comes next. We’ll help you understand the findings and turn recommendations into a plan for your child.

You're navigating school decisions.

From IEPs and 504 Plans to school options and accommodations, we’ll help you understand your options, prepare for meetings, and work effectively with your child’s team.

You're coordinating multiple supports.

When multiple professionals are involved, we’ll help connect the pieces so everyone is working from a shared understanding of your child’s needs.

You're preparing for what's next.

As your child grows, their needs may change. We’ll help you plan for transitions and navigate the decisions that come with each new stage.

You simply want a trusted partner.

Sometimes you just want someone who understands the whole picture. We’ll listen, help you think through your options, and support you as your child grows.

Our Services

  • Parent Coaching

    Support for families navigating:

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    • ADHD
    • Autism
    • Anxiety
    • Depression
    • Executive Functioning Differences
    • Giftedness
    • Pervasive Developmental Disorders
    • Specific Learning Disabilities
    • Twice-Exceptionality
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  • Educational Support Planning

    Support before, during & after IEP, 504, SAP & EP Meetings

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    • Records Review
    • Meeting Preparation
    • Recommen­dations
    • Meeting Advocacy
    • Next Steps
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  • Concierge Educational Consulting

    Comprehensive support including:

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    • Parent Coaching
    • Educational Planning
    • Choice Navigator
    • Academic Intervention
    • School Collaboration
    • Provider Coordination
    • Ongoing Guidance
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  • Academic Intervention

    Individualized support for:

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    • Dyslexia
    • Dysgraphia
    • Dyscalculia
    • Dyspraxia
    • Auditory processing disorder
    • Developmental language disorder
    • Nonverbal learning disabilities
    • Visual perceptual/visual motor deficits
    • Oral/written language disorder
    • Specific reading comprehension deficit
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