Debra Mitchell Educational Consultant and Associates, Inc.

We Understand

We are grateful that you are seeking expert advice regarding your child’s education. At Debra Mitchell Educational Consultant and Associates, Inc.-DMECA, we take great pride in providing you with resources in advocating from Pre-K – College. We will guide you and your family on a path to success so your student’s best effort is clear to all stakeholders. We are a nonprofit organization 501(c)(3). All advocates and consultants donate 20% of their special education advocacy service fees. All donations are tax deductible and go towards those who cannot afford our advocates and consultants' service fees. We welcome the opportunity to serve as your Educational Consultant and/or Special Education Advocate.

Our Expertise

Debra A. Smith-Mitchell is the founder and lead educational consultant and specializes in working with students with disabilities from Pre-K – College. She has experience in ALL aspects of education, such as: Providing accommodations for students with trauma. If your child has been wronged in any way in the form of withdrawn from school due to discipline or any reason, she is the person to know. She has proven results and sincerely cares about the work she does. She believes that proper identification of students' needs will lead to their best effort, given the tools to be successful, in collaboration with their current educational provider. Debra has over 20 years experience working with students with and without disabilities and 14 of those years were as an administrator in a public school district. She served as a Student with Disability Specialist, Coordinator and Supervisor. It is known that Debra listens to parental concerns, speaks with the student, and reviews all educational records (requests more if needed) to address all concerns and areas. She will seek your consent to collaborate with your child's educational providers. She believes in accountability amongst all stakeholders; students, parents and educational providers. In addition, she has served as a district contact for Section 504 and a Supervisor of Staffing. Debra supervised those who identify students under IDEA and Section 504, serving in both Regional and District wide positions.

About Us

Strategizing to move your student forward.

How Are We Unique?

At Debra A. Smith-Mitchell Educational Consultant and Associates, Inc. -DMECA, we specialize in working with students from Pre-K - College. Unlike most consultants and advocacy groups, we are educational administrators, certified educators, and service providers. We consult with you on your concerns and advocate towards your goal. Our expertise is based on over 30 years of experience in Educational Leadership. We believe in service and welcome the opportunity to consult with you regarding your concerns in all educational settings. We specialize in working with students with disabilities under protection from IDEA, 504. We can address any educational concerns Pre- K - College, whether the student has or has not been identified to have a disability. If you are looking for educational options we can guide you and research options that best fit your child's needs in any aspect of education. Your child does not have to have a disability for us to assist. If your child's rights have been violated we are here to hold all stakeholders accountable and right the wrong towards your child.

Implementation of a strategic plan for all educational needs including IDEA and 504.

Reality

In today's educational setting students face the influence of social media and peer pressure. Our students are burdened with more emotional, academic, and social stressors while trying to meet state standards and high stake test expectations.

Results based on data. Special Education, Education, IEP, 504.

How Can We Help?