Susan B. Edwards Associates
Achieve Results with Expert Support
SERVICES  
DAY AND BOARDING SCHOOL COUNSELING 

Private or public schools differ in setting, size, faculty, structure, curriculum and philosophy. In searching for the right educational environment, Susan Edwards helps to clarify clients’ values and needs. She identifies schools or programs that serve these needs best. Having extensive experience with a broad range of institutions, she provides knowledge of the real school beyond the image in the glossy brochure. Susan Edwards assists in sorting through sometimes confusing information to find the setting that will suit your child’s unique profile.

COLLEGE AND GRADUATE SCHOOL COUNSELING
Providing highly personal attention to her college bound clients, Susan Edwards takes considerable time during the placement process to assess a student’s aspirations, interests, talents, preferences and special requirements. She works with the entire family to help identify the better options available from myriad choices. Ms. Edwards has first-hand knowledge of many colleges around the country, big and small, conferring with admissions’ professionals regularly. Available throughout the year, including summers, Ms. Edwards works deliberately and collaboratively to develop solid applications with particular emphasis on the essays.
 LD AND THERAPEUTIC ADVOCACY AND COUNSELING
Susan Edwards has significant expertise in working with students with learning differences, and/or those who have emotional, behavioral or physical difficulties. She is experienced at analyzing and interpreting school transcripts, standardized testing, psycho-educational evaluations, and Individual Education Plans. After identifying developmentally appropriate settings with qualified, caring staff, Ms. Edwards advocates strongly for the student. Ms. Edwards recommends appropriate tutors, therapists and testing professionals. Conferencing with other concerned professionals is frequently part of the process. Recognizing that academic competency and self-esteem are closely connected, and essential to growth, she seeks to find programs that develop and foster both. When children are in crisis, she is fully committed to finding a solution for these troubled teenagers, monitoring progress after the placement, and making changes if necessary. This confidential intervention brings direction to families.
Telephone: 203-866-2692    Email:  susanburtedwards@gmail.com