by gailcurran | Childhood Development, Educational Consultant, Learning Differences, Wilderness Programs
When public school isn’t working out for your child, there are plenty of alternatives. Despite perceptions, homeschooling is not the only option. There are many programs to fit the individual needs of every child. Maybe you’ve heard of charter schools or private...
by gailcurran | Childhood Development, Educational Consultant, Learning Differences, Learning Disabilities, Mental Health
At Optimal Edu Options, we specialize in helping connect families with suitable options for education for their children. So, whether you’re the parent of a special needs child or your child needs therapeutic attention for their behavioral issues as part of their...
by gailcurran | Childhood Development, Educational Consultant, Learning Differences, Wilderness Programs
Educational Consultants (ECs) do not choose a specific program for their client family’s child. Instead, they guide families by giving them the best-matched options, usually two or three that best meet the needs of the student and the family. The first step is...
by gailcurran | Blog, Childhood Development, Learning Differences, Mental Health, News and Views
School have resumed this month nationwide, but the consequences of the pandemic are noticeable as families navigate how in-person learning will look for their children. As lessons for 2021 begin, families must determine how and where their child will resume classes,...
by gailcurran | Blog, Childhood Development, Educational Consultant, Learning Differences
Education is a vital component of a happy, successful life for children. That doesn’t mean it’s the easiest asset to acquire. Sometimes obtaining an excellent education takes enormous research and trial and error as parents or guardians seek a quality education...
by gailcurran | Blog, Learning Differences, Learning Disabilities, Mental Health, News and Views, Parents, SSAT Flex Testing, Video & Gaming Addiction
2015 was a very busy year for Optimal Edu Options. Throughout 2015, Gail visited more than 50 programs —- Wilderness, Residential, Therapeutic Boarding Schools as well as Traditional Boarding Schools. In 2015, 11 states were traveled with several visits to Utah,...
