My Background

Jen Scalese MS.Ed.

"With over two decades of experience working alongside students, families, administrators, advocates, and Special Education providers in both public and private schools, I bring extensive expertise to the table. Now, as a Special Education Advocate and Coach , I’m dedicated to supporting families in advocating for their children and empowering educators to confidently navigate the complexities of Special Education. Whether you're a parent or a professional, I offer practical strategies, personalized coaching, and accessible resources to ensure every child receives the support they deserve."

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"Working with Navigating Pathways has been an absolute lifesaver for my family. Our eldest child is very bright with highly complex support needs due to his diagnosis. We found it so challenging to understand what our options were for support in the public school system. Jen has made it so much clearer.

Not only do we now have appropriate documented support for our child, we have clear communication, the best placement possible for our circumstances, and the assurance that she will review any communication we receive from the school. To ensure we understand what is being communicated, what our responsibility is as the recipient, but also what our rights are for our child's public education.

Jen comes with unparalleled knowledge surrounding Special Education and Massachusetts state laws, but she is also highly skilled in advocating for support for kids with complex diagnoses. Her pricing is mindful of ensuring all families have access to her services. We will forever be grateful for the knowledge and support of our family. “Worth. Every. Dime." - Dev P.

“At a really difficult time, Jen was a lifesaver! My son's diagnosis initially felt very overwhelming and I felt like all the professionals who were working with him were not providing the support we needed. She was thorough and really knew how to navigate the systems in my district. She was supportive and patient with the myriad questions that I had. I feel so much more confident about my son's IEP after having worked with her. Highly recommend!” Kim L.

“Jen provided our SEPAC with a comprehensive overview of the disability categories within special education as well as an overview of academic testing. She is very knowledgeable about the IEP process and challenges families face. Additionally, she was caring, supportive, and compassionate when families asked questions and voiced their challenges. I highly recommend Jen to any organization or family looking for assistance navigating the special education process.“ Peabody SEPAC President and Vice President

Testimonials

“Jen was a huge help when transitioning my ADHD child from a private school to a public school setting. She helped me understand the 504 and IEP process, so that I felt empowered, as his parent to make thoughtful decisions about his learning needs. She was responsive, sensitive, patient, and wise about how to navigate the process. I highly recommend her to any family that needs to tap expertise in special education and neurodiversity.” Rebecca G.