Comprehensive Special Education Solutions

Shaping Futures provides consultation and special education case management services to school districts so they can focus on teaching children while Shaping Futures facilitates IEP and 504 meetings, writes IEPs and 504 plans, coordinates evaluations, completes compliance auditing and supports compliance with IDEA and Section 504 requirements.

Jennifer Lawcewicz, Owner

Professional Services

Services are customizable to match the district’s needs

A La Carte Services

  • Scheduling and facilitation of IEP and evaluation meetings

  • File review and recommendations for IEP team consideration

  • Collaboration with on-site providers to develop IEP goals and services

  • Writing of IEPs and evaluation documents

  • Professional Development

  • Mentoring and coaching

Comprehensive IEP Case Management

  • Full audit of all IEPs and evaluations to ensure compliance with state regulations

  • Clear and transparent communication special educators and administrators

  • Expert coordination of all IEP and evaluation meetings in collaboration with IEP team members

  • Facilitation of IEP meetings and special education evaluations and eligibility determination

  • Writing of IEPs, evaluation documents, meeting minutes, communication logs, prior written notice to ensure all required documents are complete and reflect the individual student’s needs

  • Ensure 100% compliance with all state and federal timelines, procedures, and laws

Full Audit & Administrative Support

  • Administrative audit of all IEPs, evaluations, and timeline compliance

  • Development of a strategic plan for corrective action

  • Detailed plan to meet all state and federal compliance targets

  • Director level administrative action to transition department back to full compliance

  • Comprehensive management of compliance submissions to the Department of Education

About Shaping Futures

Shaping Futures provides consultation and special education case management services to school districts so they can focus on teaching children while Shaping Futures facilitates IEP and 504 meetings, writes IEPs and 504 plans, coordinates evaluations, completes compliance auditing and supports compliance with IDEA and Section 504 requirements

My professional experience includes 6 years as a special educator for grades Pre-k-12, 5 years as a special education director, and 2 years as superintendent of schools.

I have extensive experience with supporting districts in compliance auditing, strategic planning and implementation of corrective action plans, to achieve complete compliance with IDEA and section 504 regulations. I can assist with short and long term intervention and support new leaders in their role and provide professional development to teams.

Licensed in Vermont and New Hampshire as a special education director

Fully insured

Jennifer Lawcewicz, Owner

Professional References

— Karen Conroy, Superintendent St. Johnsbury School District

“Jennifer has a tremendous skill set, and I have full confidence that she will bring significant value to her consultancy work.”

— Ryan Patterson, Executive Director of North Country Education Services

“Jenn is well respected by the staff, students, and community of Canaan. Many long time staff members say that she is the best Director of Student services that they have ever had. I believe the reason for this is because she always puts the needs of the students first and develops a plan that will support them.”

— Beth Lemnah, Associate Director of Student Support, Essex North Supervisory Union

“If you need solid, reliable special education/school/education information in a professional, confident and friendly manner, you want Jennifer Lawcewicz. I have known Jenn for years and have worked beside her in special education for eight years. You cannot find a more knowledgeable special education administrator than Jenn. Whether your question is about the application of a federal or state regulation, or what options might be available to you, Jenn can offer you sound solutions in clear language. Absolutely relieve your concerns by contacting Jennifer Lawcewicz with your special education questions. 


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