Cheryl A. Martinez
Parent Advocate
Certified in the Studies of Paralegal
Cheryl Martinez has 20 years of experience as an advocate and mentor for parents of Special Needs individuals.
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With 20 years of experience, Cheryl Martinez has the knowledge and skill to bring to her clients, to support, guide and achieve results for your child in the educational setting.
What can you expect:
Cheryl Martinez is focused on providing personal, expert advice and guidance on how to advocate for your child in the educational setting as well as expert representation at IEP meetings, mediations, resolution meetings and other meetings as needed.
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Cheryl is also a Certified Professional Life Coach who will work with you to explore and identify your important future goals and create a plan to achieve those goals. Through this process, you will learn what may be the barriers that have interfered with achieving such goals and create an action plan with a "can do" attitude."
AFFLIATIONS/ TRAINING:
The interdisciplinary Council on Developmental and Learning Disorders (ICDL)
Profectum
Statewide Parent Advocacy Network, Inc. (SPAN)
NJ Coalition for inclusive Education (NJCIE)
Parents of Autistic Children (POAC)
Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates (COPAA)
Certified Life Coach Institute
Certified in the Studies of a Paralegal:
Certified Professional Life Coach
EXTENSIVE EXPERIENCE IN
ADVOCATING FOR ISSUES ON:
Learning Disabilities
Autism
Anxiety Disorders
Dyslexia
Attention Deficit Disorders
Behavioral Disorders
Inclusion
Depression
Extended School Year
Section 504
IDEA
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WHAT CLIENTS ARE SAYING...
"To say Cheryl is completely awesome is an understatement. Cheryl thru her knowledge, patience and professionalism walked us thru a very difficult time. She helped us to remain calm and focus on the best outcome for our son. Cheryl is knowledgeable, compassionate and works with you and advocates for your child. Cheryl is truly one of the best people I know. Our appreciation for her work on advocating for our son is life long appreciation. In the end, we received a wonderful outcome for our son and we gained a lifelong friend. When advocating for your children. Don’t go it alone. There are too many timelines and legal jargon to follow. Our recommendation.. hands down… call Cheryl."