Supporting kids and caregivers

From strong roots to confident blooms

Neurodivergent kids & their families
Children with and without disabilities
Parents seeking support

Who do we work with?

Services

Not an exhaustive list - please reach out with specific inquiries

Rates:

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$35-$50 / hr
$45-$60/hr
Choose 1, 2, or all!
- $20 initial consultation
- $75 per subject area curriculum design
  - $35 additional consultation/ training if someone else will be implementing curriculum
- $50 / session w/ child
- $50 / hr
- $65/session if including data collection, progress monitoring, and Summary for upcoming Team meetings
$35 / attendee
Consultation – $175
A one-time session to review concerns, answer questions, and give you a roadmap for next steps.
IEP/504 Review – $250
We’ll comb through your child’s IEP or 504 Plan, evaluations, and progress reports. We will break down any parts that may feel confusing, and I summarize our discussions in an “IEP Cheat Sheet” so you can quickly reference exactly what services your child is getting, if their progress is “meaningful”, and what that looks like.
Meeting Preparation – $200
We’ll prepare together for your upcoming meeting: writing parent concerns statement, organizing evidence, and strategizing so your voice is heard.
Meeting Representation – $200-$450
I’ll attend the IEP or 504 meeting with you, advocate for services, and debrief with you afterwards. (Includes up to 4 hours of time for prep, attendance, and follow-up.)
- 504 Meeting: $200
- IEP Annual Review: $350
- Initial Evaluation or 3 Year Re-Evaluation: $450
Flexible Options
- Hourly Support: $125/hour (for additional time outside of listed services)

Hi, I’m Tiana!

I am a special education teacher, dancer, and full-time learning enthusiast! I enjoy working with families to be a problem-solver and parent ally. At Sapling & Sage, I offer personalized academic tutoring, family support, and special education guidance that meets kids (and their grown-ups) where they are. Whether your child needs a boost in reading, a plan for tricky homework nights, or a safe space to build confidence in daily routines, I’m here to listen, adapt, and cheer them on.

Tiana Nygren, M.Ed

So, how did we get here?

I hold a firm belief that a child’s success is based in their foundation (their roots, if you will 😉). After many years in public schools, it became impossible to look past the invisible wall between educators and parents/guardians that was interfering with student growth.

In 2023, I decided to conduct my own research on the relationship between school teams and parents. Here’s what I found:

“What are parents of children receiving services looking for from their Teams?”

Acknowledgement of the whole child within both the family system and school system
Being treated as equal partners of the Team
Feeling that their input is respected and valued
Feeling comfortable openly discussing and/or questioning their child’s programming in meetings

“There is most definitely a disconnect between the characteristics service providers are asking for and the reaction they display when a parent is exceptionally communicative. There seems to be a fine line between communicative and needy, but that line is difficult to pinpoint.”

— Nygren, 2023 | "The Collaborative Relationship Between Special Educators and the Families of Their Students"

“According to service providers, what are the main contributing factors to a positive relationship between parents and the Team?”

Parents appear open to learning more about the areas in which the provider specializes
Parents view the Team as trustworthy collaborators