Wanzenberg & Associates

10/31/2025

For nearly 18 years, Wanzenberg and Associates has directed our passion to the development of executive functioning skills. Based on parent and caregiver feedback, we are thrilled to roll out a new service called Parent Connect. EF coach and school social worker extraordinaire Britt Hanson has carved a supportive model for parents and caregivers to "help the helpers" extend school success from beyond the classroom to the kitchen table and community. Sustainability is a critical aspect of this model, and empowering parents to support the challenges of children with EF needs is just another new facet of our passion! Contact us at info@iepguardians.org for more info or a free consultation with Britt!

05/19/2023

Pt3 of 3: The Biggest Misconceptions of Good Special Education Advocacy

05/17/2023

Pt 2 of 3: The Biggest Misconceptions Of Special Education Advocacy

04/27/2023

What is a special education advocate?

12/01/2022

An exceptionally well-written "in my shoes" window on the need to better understand, embrace, and support the beuatoful complexities of neurodiversity. Thanks to our Sr. EF coach, Kevin Berner for sharing this.

My favorite quote herein is:

When the school system is completely unsuitable for autism, a few fidget toys isn't going to work..." – Jess, whose son has autism

https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20221124-what-it-is-really-like-as-a-child-with-autism"

Journalist Sue Nelson was diagnosed with autism late in life – and it made her see some of her childhood habits and preferences in a completely new light.

02/28/2022

It’s Annual Review Season! What can you do to prepare for the most productive IEP meeting?

Find out at our FREE!!! IEP and 504 Clinic: What should be included in a "Best Practice" 504 plan and IEP. Advocates Matt Wanzenberg (www.iepguardians.org) and Brandon Cochrane (www.feadvocacy.com) discuss current trends and answer questions about “Best Practices” regarding 504 plans and IEPs.
See you on 3/3/2022 at 3pm

Zoom link: https://zoom.us/j/99300933416?pwd=NlpEeVRHNmQvOEwvaHdrTlNNUWV3UT09

Submit questions in advance by clicking on the link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2S93NSC

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01/27/2022

Reminder for tomorrow's FREE IEP Clinic: 1/27/21 @ 7p (and discussion will be archived for access).

Zoom is the leader in modern enterprise video communications, with an easy, reliable cloud platform for video and audio conferencing, chat, and webinars across mobile, desktop, and room systems. Zoom Rooms is the original software-based conference room solution used around the world in board, confer...

01/22/2022

Join Chicagoland Special Education advocates Brandon Cochrane (https://www.feadvocacy.com) and Matt Wanzenberg (http://www.iepguardians.org) for a new series of FREE monthly IEP/504 plan livestreamed clinics addressing the topics and question YOU have as parents and friends of students with special needs. Our first clinic (Supporting Social-Emotional Needs for Unique Learners in 2022) is scheduled for Thursday 1/27/22 at 7p CST. To participate and add your questions for this FREE clinic, just complete this survey link by 1/26/22:

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DB6JCWR

See you online on 1/27 at 7p CST!

What we do…We strive to help families bridge the communication gap with school districts when there are questions.  These questions often range from the general education setting to children that require an Individualized Education Plan (IEP). A collaborative approach is used with families and th...

05/06/2021

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Amy Bockerstette, 22, will become the first person with Down syndrome to compete in a national collegiate athletic championship

11/20/2020

It was an honor --once again-- to present to the supportive staff and parent community in Hinsdale High School District 86 on November 18I, 2020. The topic was one that was very close to our hearts right now:

Executive Functioning during COVID19 Instruction: Habits for Successful Skills for High School Students

Presentation materials are available on our website.

Most people know us as Chicagoland's best school-based advocacy practice, but did you know our 13 year educational consultancy is also here to support the needs of our amazing students through effective, relationship-based Executive Function/Skills Coaching? Our staff are talented, peak-performing teachers that I am so proud to call colleagues. Come and learn how and why in a free consultation with one of our wonderful EF coaches.

11/20/2020

We were honored to --once again-- present to the supportive staff and parent community in Hinsdale High School District 86 on November 19, 2020. The topic was one that was very close to our hearts right now:

Executive Functioning during COVID19 Instruction: Habits for Successful Skills for High School Students

Presentation materials are available on our website.

Most people know us as Chicagoland's best school-based advocacy practice, but did you know our 13 year educational consultancy is also here to support the needs of our amazing students through effective, relationship-based Executive Function/Skills Coaching? Our staff are talented, peak-performing teachers that I am so proud to call colleagues. Come and learn how and why in a free consultation.

11/04/2019

President Donald Trump signed the Autism Collaboration, Accountability, Research, Education and Support Act into law Monday.