Root & Rise Educational Services
Intervention | Tutoring
Executive Function Coaching
Special Education Process Support
Professional Development
Consulting
Because every child is different,
and the process isn’t always straight forward.
about me
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With nearly two decades of experience in public, private and charter education, there is no challenge, system or process Sarah can’t navigate. In addition to thousands of hours of experience on school-based special education teams, she has over 150 hours of training in specialized intervention tools ranging from literacy to executive function. Dr. Clifford is prepared to support students of all ages - and their families - throughout their educational journeys.
Our Services
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Orton-Gillingham Multisensory Literacy Intervention
Lindamood-Bell Visualizing/Verbalizing
Executive Function Coaching
General Tutoring & Homework Help
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Student/Family Advocacy
Evaluation Review
IEP Review
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KTEA
DIBELS
Woodcock-Johnson
Qualitative Reading Inventory
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The Science of Reading
Special Education Processes & Program Review
Behavior Support & Intervention
ES - Elementary School Student
“She’s really nice and she helps me learn.”
JM - Elementary School Principal
“...shows patience and understanding...recognizes learning styles...differentiates instruction in a creative fashion...treats every child with respect.
AS - Speech Language Pathologist
“Sarah’s single greatest strength is her ability to relate to a wide variety of people in a genuine manner. Sarah does not simply demonstrate commonplace ability to relate with people. Her skills in this area are truly extraordinary.”
BH - Elementary School Parent
“She made my child a reader.”
DG - Elementary School Teacher
“...thoughtful and detailed in her approach to understanding the challenges that students face. Sarah is never satisfied until she understands the root of students’ struggles, no matter how deeply she may need to explore, and is able to provide practical and detailed solutions.
JYG - Middle School Student
“She’s cool.”
Contact us.
Maybe your child is struggling in school. Maybe you’re in the middle of a confusing special education process. Maybe your family needs help designing in-home spaces and processes that work for everyone. Maybe your child just needs a little extra support with homework and practice.
We can help.
Please share as much information as is comfortable. We’ll carefully review your message and get back to you as soon as we possibly can. You’re not alone in this.