Chelley Welsh
“Every child has the desire to succeed, and it is key that students have access to supports they need to be successful. I enjoy collaborating with schools while we combine our knowledge and creativity to establish the best IEP. Ultimately, my hope is to make sure my clients are diploma bound and that they can reach their academic goals. It is an honor to assist parents while they navigate their child’s education.”
About Chelley
Chelley Welsh has a passion for making the world more inclusive for people with disabilities and has been working toward this goal for over a decade. She has her bachelor’s degree, years of experience creating and reading legal documents, specialized training in IEP education, and is a member of the Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates (COPAA). In her free time, she enjoys taking courses and attending conferences to expand her understanding of autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and emotional disturbance.
Education
Schizophrenia– Wesleyan University (2024)
An introductory course overview of schizophrenia, exploring its biological and psychological aspects through scientific research and treatment approaches.
Art of Inclusive Information– National Conflict Resolution Center (2024)
Workshop focusing on creating an inclusive space where everyone feels valued, respected, and understood.
SEAS Program– St. Mary’s University School of Law (2024)
Comprehensive training on applicable laws, ethics, best practices in advocacy, strategies for working with parents and schools, and dispute resolution procedures.
Overcoming Dyslexia Certification– Yale University (2023)
This was an in-depth look into understanding dyslexia and its impact on children and their education to identify how to best advocate for students and ensure their success.
BREN Program– San Joaquin College of Law (2020)
This extensive series worked to understand federal guidelines under IDEA, the California Educational Code, the IEP process, and walking the child through their educational journey.
Health Across the Gender Spectrum Certification– Stanford University (2022)
This was an in-depth focus on gender identity and the gender spectrum to provide inclusive nurturing support to all children.
Autism Society 101 Certification (2022)
This course focused on the understanding of Autism, treatments, and the transitions of the child through adulthood.
Many Faces of Autism Certification–Ohio Center for Autism and Low Incidence (2022)
This program worked to understand the characteristics of Autism to remove misconceptions through various individual's personal perspectives.
Bachelor's in Science: Interior Design– Art Institute of California (2013)
Focus on Interior Design that emphasized inclusivity and compliance of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) guidelines. During this time Michelle was a board member for the college to obtain the Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA) which is the highest form of accreditation that an interior design program can achieve. Her work contributed to the university attaining this accreditation.
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