You're doing everything you can for your outside-the-box child.
If you’re the parent of a child with Autism, ADHD, or other learning difference, you know how much the right school matters... and how hard it is to find that.
As the mom of a child with special needs, I get it.
After trying 6 schools in 2 years and working full-time at my child's school to improve things, I quit my job to focus on parenting plus finding the right school for my child. When we found it, my child's problem behaviors disappeared, he made his first friends, and he kept up in a general education class with 18 other kids.
Finding a school that truly partnered with us to raise our son has changed the trajectory of his life.
Let's find the right school for your child - together
Watching my outside-the-box child thrive in school and beyond has inspired me to offer parents like you a way to find the best schools and activities for your child, in less time and with less stress. We'll help you research and apply to daycare through high school, extracurriculars, camps, and/or therapies. And once you've found the very best school to partner with in raising your child, we can't wait to watch them grow and thrive with you.
Meet Estelle
When my son was diagnosed with a special need, I made the difficult decision to leave my career to focus on parenting and finding the best teachers and therapists for him. Through our tumultuous journey, I learned a powerful lesson: the right teachers & parenting strategies enabled our son to thrive beyond the expectations of his diagnosis.
Before dedicating myself to my son’s success full-time, I spent eight years at LinkedIn helping people find meaningful careers. I also earned my MBA from Wharton and coached business students toward their career goals. I’ve always been passionate about helping others reach their potential — whether in school, work, or their personal lives.
Now I’m channeling that same passion into Hopeward, to provide parents with the guidance they need to unlock their unique child’s potential.
Guided School Search (hourly)
Best for: Parents who want expert input on specific steps, but prefer to do most of the legwork themselves.
Get support for:
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Generating a personalized list of schools near you.
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Researching schools online via their website, Niche, Great Schools & more.
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Collecting honest & current parent feedback on your high priority schools.
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Prioritizing schools based on your personal values and criteria, as well as outside data.
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Project managing & reviewing school applications so everything is done excellently and on time.
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Guidance on school offer negotiations and decisions.
Price: Hourly
Complete School Package
Best for: Parents who want a full-service, data-driven approach to finding the best-fitting school for their child.
Includes everything in School Search Support package, for a personalized list of schools near you. We collaborate with you on the creation of the school list. Package starts at 25 schools, and can be scaled up or down based on the number of schools.
Price: Flat annual fee
Full Growth Package
Best for: Parents who want a full-service, data-driven approach to help their child thrive in all areas – including school, therapies, extracurricular enrichment, and summer camp.
Includes everything in Complete School Package, plus:
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Therapies: We help you research and apply to up to 25 therapies that are covered by your insurance or government grants (e.g. pediatric occupational, speech, physical, applied behavioral analysis therapies, and more)
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Extracurriculars: We help you research & apply to up to 25 extracurricular programs and/or classes (e.g. sports, arts, STEM, social clubs, therapies).
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Camps: We help you research and apply to up to 25 break & summer camps aligned with your work schedule and your child's needs.
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Coaching on a holistic growth strategy to help your child thrive in each environment they get to be part of.
Price: Flat annual fee