2027–2028 Pricing
Special Education Services & Pricing Guide
Arizona-Focused Compliance • IEP Quality • Professional Learning • District Support
About Scholer Educational Consulting
Scholer Educational Consulting provides practical, compliance-focused special education support to Arizona schools and educational organizations. Services are designed to strengthen IEP quality, improve documentation and systems, build staff capacity, and help special education leaders identify and address compliance risks before they become larger problems.
How to Use This Guide
The rates below are recommended client-facing prices. Fixed-fee services are used where the scope can be clearly defined; hourly or project pricing is used for complex or variable work. For district-wide projects, a written scope of work should identify deliverables, number of files or schools, timeline, meetings, travel, and payment schedule.
Consultation & Technical Assistance
Brief fit assessment and identification of the appropriate service. No document review or substantive case consultation.
Virtual consultation, discussion of concerns, practical recommendations, and brief follow-up summary.
Deeper review/discussion for complex cases, leadership questions, program issues, or multi-document concerns.
As-needed consultation, coaching, problem solving, compliance support, document feedback, and implementation guidance.
Up to 6 consulting hours on site. Travel expenses may apply.
Up to 3 hours of scheduled virtual consultation/coaching.
IEP and 504 Plan Writing, Review & Compliance Services
Structured review of present levels, goals, services/SDI, accommodations, progress monitoring, transition when applicable, and internal alignment; written findings.
Structured review of eligibility documentation, accommodation appropriateness, implementation fidelity, and alignment with Section 504 and ADA requirements; written findings.
Comprehensive IEP writing service utilizing district-provided evaluation, student data, and team input to produce a complete, compliant, student-centered IEP.
- Full IEP drafted using district-provided evaluation and student data
- Present levels, annual goals, services, and accommodations aligned to student needs
- Compliant with IDEA requirements and Arizona state standards
- Collaborative process — final decisions remain with the IEP team
Comprehensive 504 writing service using district-provided evaluation and student data to produce a complete, compliant 504 plan ensuring meaningful access and appropriate accommodations.
- Full 504 plan drafted using district-provided evaluation and student data
- Accommodations selected and aligned to student needs and Section 504 requirements
- Collaborative process with your team to ensure plan accuracy and fidelity
Detailed compliance and quality audit using an Arizona-focused audit framework, including strengths, concerns, risk areas, and recommended corrections.
Crosswalk of evaluation/MET information to eligibility, present levels, needs, annual goals, services, accommodations, and placement considerations.
Drafting or substantial revision support based on district-provided evaluation, student data, team decisions, and required information. Final decisions remain with the IEP team.
Review/refinement of measurable goals, baseline alignment, progress measurement, and specially designed instruction.
Review of age-appropriate transition assessment evidence, measurable postsecondary goals, course of study, services/activities, and annual IEP alignment.
Priority turnaround when capacity allows, generally for requests requiring completion within 2 business days.
Evaluation Review / MET Services Review
Review of evaluation documentation, areas assessed, data sources, eligibility documentation, educational impact, and procedural/compliance concerns.
Integrated review of evaluation/MET and IEP with written alignment findings and prioritized recommendations.
Review of existing information and consultation regarding evaluation questions, data needs, and documentation planning. Does not replace required multidisciplinary team decisions.
Review of local evaluation processes, timelines, forms/workflows, sampling of files, and recommendations for system improvement.
District / Charter Compliance Audits
Audit of up to 10 student files plus aggregate findings summary and 60-minute leadership debrief.
Audit of up to 25 files, trend analysis, prioritized findings, written recommendations, and leadership debrief.
Audit of up to 50 files, systemic trend analysis, written executive report, corrective recommendations, and two leadership meetings.
Customized sampling methodology, multiple campuses/programs, systems review, executive findings, recommendations, and implementation planning.
Support developing action steps, tools, monitoring processes, staff guidance, and follow-up review after identified compliance concerns.
Targeted review after corrective work to assess implementation and recurring areas of concern.
Professional Development
Focused training session; standard handouts/resources included.
Interactive workshop with practical examples, guided application, and participant resources.
Customized professional development for one district/organization; participant materials included.
Customized full-day professional learning with application activities, resources, and planning time.
Two coordinated training days for deeper implementation, practice, and leadership/team planning.
Additional fee when a district requests substantial new content, district-specific tools, or extensive customization beyond the standard course.
Program & Systems Consulting
Review of selected program systems, documentation practices, roles/responsibilities, workflows, and improvement priorities.
Map current IEP workflow, identify risk/inefficiency, and recommend standardized processes, checklists, and quality-control steps.
Up to 4 consultation hours monthly plus reasonable email support; 3-month minimum recommended.
Up to 8 consulting hours monthly, scheduled leadership check-ins, document/process review, and priority technical assistance.
Development of district-specific checklists, forms, audit tools, process guides, implementation tools, or crosswalks.
Recommended District Packages
Compliance Essentials
$4,50010 comprehensive file audits; aggregate findings report; 2-hour leadership debrief; one 2-hour targeted staff training.
Compliance Improvement Package
$8,50020 file audits; MET/IEP alignment sampling; executive findings report; corrective action roadmap; half-day PD; 30-day follow-up consultation.
Strategic Special Education Review
$15,000Up to 35 file audits; program/process review; leadership interviews; executive report; corrective priorities; full-day PD; two follow-up leadership sessions.
Annual District Partnership
Starting at $18,000/yearOngoing technical assistance, quarterly file sampling, leadership consultation, selected PD, and compliance/system support. Scope customized by district size and need.
Volume & Contract Pricing
10–24 similar file reviews
Applies when files are submitted together under one defined scope and deliverable format.
25–49 similar file reviews
Recommended for larger compliance sampling projects.
50+ similar file reviews
Use project pricing based on complexity, turnaround, reporting requirements, and district size.
6–11 month retainer
May be used for defined recurring services.
12-month district agreement
Appropriate when the district commits to a defined annual scope and predictable service schedule.
Optional Add-Ons
Meetings beyond the contracted scope.
Stand-alone leadership summary or expanded report beyond standard deliverables.
Small customized implementation tool tied to a contracted project.
For significant travel outside the consultant's normal service area; define in proposal.
Pre-approved travel expenses for on-site work outside the normal service area.
For accelerated project timelines accepted by mutual agreement.
Client Note: All pricing is subject to final scope and written agreement. Custom district and long-term engagement quotes are available. Travel and accelerated timelines may result in additional fees.
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Disclaimers & Business Terms
Service Delivery & Pricing
- All services are delivered remotely via virtual consultation unless an in-person engagement is specifically arranged in writing.
- All pricing is subject to final scope and written agreement. Custom district and long-term engagement quotes are available upon request.
- Travel, on-site visits, and accelerated timelines may result in additional fees and will be outlined in the written scope of work.
- Rates listed reflect the 2027–2028 service year. Pricing is subject to change for future service years.
- Scholer Educational Consulting is an independent consulting firm and is not affiliated with any state education agency or school district.
Business Terms
- Minimum engagement is one hour of consultation or the applicable fixed-fee service.
- For projects of $2,500 or more, a deposit of 30–50% is required at contract signing, with the balance tied to milestones or project completion.
- District purchase orders are accepted when specified in the signed agreement or scope of work.
- Payment terms are Net 30 for approved district and organizational invoices. Individual consultations may be due at time of booking.
- Cancellations require a minimum of 2 business days' notice. Late cancellations may be billed at 50% of the scheduled service rate; same-day cancellations and no-shows may be billed at 100%.
Confidentiality & Scope
- Student records and personally identifiable information will be exchanged only through agreed secure methods and handled in accordance with applicable legal requirements and contract terms.
- Work outside the signed scope of work requires written approval and may be billed at the applicable hourly or project rate.
Legal
- Educational consulting and compliance support provided by Scholer Educational Consulting do not constitute legal advice and do not replace legal counsel, required IEP or MET team decision-making, or Arizona Department of Education oversight.