Neutral Expert Engagements

When retained jointly, Keely serves as an independent educational expert and provides findings without advocating for either parent.
 

Mediation & Arbitration ​

• Initial school research, educational analysis, and recommendations

• Prepare Educational Report as joint Neutral expert/hired by both parents (preferred) for Mediation or to avoid Mediation (assist in settlement)

• Prepare Educational Report for one parent

• Expert Witness or Advisory Witness testimony​
   

Court Testimony

• Initial school research and recommendations

• If appropriate, prepare comprehensive Educational Report as joint Neutral expert/hired by both parents (preferred) for Court or to avoid Court (assist in settlement)

• If appropriate, prepare comprehensive Educational Report for one parent for Court or to avoid Court (assist in settlement)

• Expert Witness or Advisory Witness testimony

• Multiple school choice disputes resolved through settlement following consultation/educational report

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Educational Report Elements

• Compare/contrast each parent's assigned boundary public schools (Preschool/Elementary, Middle, and/or High School)

• Compare/contrast private schools and/or specific schools

• ​Recommendations for public and/or private schools in between parents' home addresses

• Focus: Special Education, GT/HGT, Math, English, Visual Arts, Performing Arts, STEM, Sports, Extracurriculars, Social/Emotional support, IB, AP Courses, Matriculation, Transportation/Commute, etc.

• Compare/contrast Colorado vs another state for relocation cases

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Typical Report Process

1. Review case materials

2. Review student-specific information

3. Research relevant school options
4. If applicable, move forward as an Expert Witness and begin comprehensive educational report
5. Interview parents

6. Analyze educational factors

7. Prepare written report

8. Testify if requested

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Timeline

• Ideally, parents begin the process 12-18 months out from the start of school

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Additional services are available depending upon scope, complexity, and scheduling availability.

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Curriculum Vitae (CV), testimony history, fee schedule, and engagement information are available for attorneys, courts, and professional referrals.