Catherine Scholl

Catherine Scholl brings a unique and personal perspective to educational advocacy rooted in her extensive experience with Special Education, Individual Education Plans (IEP), and 504 processes. As a parent of two students with disabilities, a special education teacher, and an educational advocate, she has “worn the hat” of all team members, allowing her to knowledgeably participate in all sides of the process.

Catherine holds a bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a master’s in Education. Additionally, she has multiple certifications, including Students with Disabilities (C-SWD) and Structured Literacy Dyslexia Interventionist + Practitioner (C-SLDI). Catherine is CERI/IDA Certified and holds an Orton Gillingham Teacher Graduate Certification from Fairleigh Dickenson University (IMSLEC accredited).

As a special education teacher in the public school system, Catherine served as a case manager to diverse student populations, including those with Specific Learning Disabilities, AD/HD, Speech or Language Impairment, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Intellectual Disabilities, and Emotional Disturbances. She specialized in evaluating students suspected of dyslexia and led comprehensive case reviews intending to develop appropriate and actionable IEPs. She has years of experience conducting observations, reviewing records, administering academic evaluations, and attending school meetings.

Catherine is trained and certified to administer the academic evaluations necessary to identify strengths and weaknesses in a student's learning profile. She has many years of experience administering complete academic evaluations and offers these services to her advocacy clients.

Catherine is a member of The Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates (COPAA) and adheres to COPAA's Advocate Voluntary Code of Ethics. She is a non-attorney educational advocate and does not provide legal advice. Catherine assists families in navigating the special education process to help ensure that every student receives an equal and quality education that will set them up for academic and personal success.

Catherine lives in Ridgefield, CT, with her family.

For more information on how Catherine can assist you, reach her directly at: cscholl@righttoreadadvocacy.com or 845-581-0235.