Consulting for School & Legal Professionals

Get the Best Outcome for Every Student

Facing a challenging special education case? Let’s talk.

Decades of Experience Getting Better Outcomes for Students

Consulting services at a glance:

Legal & Advocacy Professionals

Get case support, psychoeducational report analysis, and clinical insights on special education laws.

School Districts & Educators

Strengthen IEP processes, improve compliance, and collaborate more effectively with families and advocates at the IEP table.

“Your insights and expertise added tremendous value.

I truly appreciate your dedication to supporting the students and families we serve. I’m excited about the potential to continue this collaboration between school psychologists, clinicians, and advocates.”

—L.M., School Psychologist 

Meet Dr. Brandi’s Student-First Approach

Advocacy should always put students first. Informed by 2 decades of experience, Dr. Brandi’s 3 C’s of Student Success—Clinical, Clerical, and Communication—ensures everyone is on the same page while keeping students at the center.

See how this framework can improve collaboration and outcomes

Booking Dr. Brandi to Speak?

Most requested speaking topics include:

  • Building Bridges: Student-Focused Collaboration at the IEP Table for Families, School Teams, and Private Clinicians

  • Evaluations Unpacked: How to Get and Understand a Psychoeducational Evaluation

  • Beyond Academics: Navigating Non-Academic Needs in IEPs and 504s

Meet Dr. Brandi Tanner

Specialized Support for Complex IEP Cases

With a Ph.D. in School Psychology and decades of experience in special education, Dr. Brandi Tanner has been involved in hundreds of IEP cases. 

Her unique perspective bridges the clinical and educational aspects of IEP support. In fact, she’s sat in every seat at the IEP table—as a family member, special educator, school psychologist, advocate, and private practitioner with Lightway Psychological Services.

Because she has worked directly with families, schools, and legal teams, she can provide a professional analysis of psychoeducational evaluations, eligibility determinations, behavior plans, and special education compliance.

Now, she helps attorneys and school districts navigate IEP disputes, strengthen processes, and ensure students receive the services they need.

HOW DR. BRANDI CAN SUPPORT YOU

Legal & Advocacy Professionals

Struggling to interpret a psychoeducational report, eligibility report, FBA, or BIP?

Need or determine if a psychoeducational evaluation or IEP meets legal standards?

Need expert-level insights on whether a school followed appropriate special education procedures?

Looking for stronger case preparation and analysis for an IEP dispute?

Dr. Brandi Tanner is available to provide you with in-depth guidance on IEP-related cases, providing strategic insights on compliance, eligibility, and school responsibilities to help you strengthen your case preparation. 

Common areas of support include:

Note: All legal consulting services will be provided through Lightway Psychological Services, Dr. Brandi’s practice.

“Dr. Brandi Tanner has been an invaluable resource in my special education law practice.

She is my go-to expert for all questions related to psychological evaluations, particularly regarding the nuances of various assessments and the skills they purport to measure. Her prior experience as a school psychologist in a large metropolitan school district allows her to provide concise, real-time insights into what should and could have occurred during school-based evaluations. I thoroughly enjoy collaborating with her and look forward to our continued partnership in the future.”

— Dayna S. Friduss, Esq.

HOW DR. BRANDI CAN SUPPORT YOU

School Districts & Educators

Facing complaints or legal challenges due to IEP process missteps?

Need to strengthen compliance and build better relationships with families?

Want to ensure staff is trained on best practices before disputes arise?

Want to keep lawsuits to a minimum?

Dr. Brandi Tanner is available to support you with:

  • Proactive Solutions for School-Parent Collaboration – Improve communication strategies to reduce disputes and foster trust.

  • Professional Development & Training – Equip staff with the tools to navigate IEPs effectively and avoid legal pitfalls through workshops and focus groups.

  • IEP Process & Compliance Review – Identify gaps in compliance and strengthen district-wide best practices.

“Dr. Tanner can shine a light on what evaluation scores in a report really mean.

She can quickly tell you what is missing in an evaluation and whether an evaluator missed something important. If you need a go-to source to help you interpret and understand and then later explain psychological evaluation data, then you've found it.”

— Currey Hitchens, Hitchens Law, LLC