Educational & Therapeutic Placement Consultants
A personalized therapeutic and educational placement consulting service for children, adolescents and young adults, since 2012.
DON’T TRY TO GUESS
FIND THE RIGHT HELP FOR YOUR FAMILY
We specialize in identifying optimal educational and therapeutic solutions that meet the individual needs to assist students, struggling teens, and young adults in overcoming challenges to reach their full potential. Additionally, we advise, guide, and support families in crisis times through the process from beginning to end.
Whether your family is considering a traditional / day boarding school for students who learn differently, a wilderness, short-term assessment/stabilization program, a therapeutic boarding school, a residential treatment center, or a program for young adults, the choices can be daunting.
We save you time and resources with our broad knowledge of schools and programs, therapists, psychiatrists and psychologists.
“We are compassionate, committed and determined to help students, teens and young adults realize their full potential and lead productive and fulfilling lives.”
~ GAIL CURRAN, MS, MBA, OPTIMAL EDU OPTIONS FOUNDER
Therapeutic Programs
We offer a comprehensive and individualized approach to addressing clinical and educational needs in a continuum of care.
Traditional Boarding Schools
We thrive on the challenge of selecting the right boarding school for your student and help coordinate the admission process.
Arizona Services
When you need individualized attention and first-hand knowledge of a variety of local schools (private, public, and charter) IOP, PHP programs, or life coaching young adults to independence, we will help narrow the possibilities and provide recommendations as well as assist in advocating on behalf of your student.
Information & Resources
Sharing information, events, and more…
How wilderness programs can benefit youth and young adults with therapeutic and educational options for growth and healing
Therapeutic wilderness or outdoor behavioral health is the sometimes controversial and often misunderstood treatment option for children, adolescents, and young adults whose emotional and behavioral struggles cause significant disruption to their well-being and...
We can help your family determine if a therapeutic program is the best option for your child
Deciding to find a therapeutic program that matches your child is rarely an easy path. Although professional treatment might be the best option for everyone involved, it can be difficult emotionally to send your child outside the home. Optimal Edu Options can help you...
Our team at Optimal Edu Options offers these tips to parents for communicating with your child or teen
No matter how young or old your children are, communicating with them can be difficult despite strong family bonds. This is especially true in families with children who struggle with their own unique challenges. While there is no magical solution, there are a few...