Who we are
About Scholer Educational Consulting
We partner with schools and districts to build the systems, capacity, and culture that every student deserves.
Our mission
Transforming Special Education from the Inside Out
Scholer Educational Consulting was founded on a simple but powerful belief: every student with a disability deserves a free and appropriate public education — and every school deserves the support to deliver it.
We work alongside school leaders, special education directors, and teachers to turn complex compliance requirements into practical, sustainable systems. Our approach is never one-size-fits-all. We listen first, then build solutions that fit your community, your staff, and your students.
From IEP quality reviews to professional development, monitoring readiness, and program improvement, we bring deep expertise and genuine partnership to every engagement.
Student Centered
Every recommendation we make starts with one question: what does this mean for students? Outcomes for kids drive every decision.
Data Driven
We use evidence and data to identify gaps, measure progress, and guide improvement — so change is grounded in reality, not assumption.
Compliance Focused
Compliance is not a burden — it is a framework for equity. We help schools meet their legal obligations while building stronger programs.
Our founder
Meet Krista Scholer
Krista Scholer brings over 20 years of experience in education — from the classroom to district-level leadership — to every school she partners with.
Krista Scholer
Founder & Lead Consultant
Krista Scholer has spent over 20 years in education, working at every level of the system. She began her career as a general education teacher before moving into special education, where she developed a deep commitment to compliance, equity, and student outcomes. Her path through department leadership, district-wide PLC coordination, and PBIS implementation gives her a rare, whole-system perspective — one she brings to every school and district she works with.
- General Education Teacher
- Special Education Teacher
- Grade Level Chair
- Special Education Department Chair
- District PLC Team Coordinator
- District PBIS Coordinator
- Arizona K-12 Special Education Teaching Certificate: Severe and Multiple Disabilities
- Master's Degree in Severe and Multiple Disabilities
- Master's Degree in Education Administration
- Neurosequential Model of Education Certified Trainer
- Certification in Applied Educational Neuroscience — Butler University
Credentials & expertise
Deep Expertise You Can Count On
- State and federal special education compliance
- IEP development, quality review, and writing
- IDEA, Section 504, and ADA compliance
- Monitoring readiness and corrective action plans
- Professional development design and facilitation
- PBIS implementation and systems coaching
- Program evaluation and improvement planning
- Inclusive practices and co-teaching models
Ready to Work Together?
Whether you are preparing for a state monitoring visit, working to improve IEP quality, or building staff capacity — we are here to help.