FASD & The IEP Mentorship Coalition

The Mentorship Coalition is designed to meet the need for ongoing growth and education regarding the needs of students with FASD who have (or need) IEPs.

Coming together through mentorship

We’re excited to announce the 2026 Summer Series!  Don’t miss these fantastic speakers and topics!

Promotional flier with a soft light blue background and dark blue text and box lines. Across the top is the text "FASD & The IEP Mentorship Coalition" and just below that in bold is "2026 Summer Series". In the top left corner next to this txt is the circular logo for the Coalition. Beneath the titles are the three sessions, detailed in rows. Along the left of each row is an image of the presenters, with the date and title of their session just to the right of the photo. Down the right of each row is the session's description. Along the bottom in the right corner is a URL: healthymindsconsulting.com/fasd-iep-mentorship-coalition to register. Row 1: June 11th, FASD and Trauma presented by Alesia Richardson, MA, PhD candidate in Clinical Psychology. Please join us as we explore the intersection of trauma and Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD), with a focus on how this combination impacts learning, behavior, and school-based functioning. The discussion will highlight how overlapping symptoms can affect IEP development, classroom expectations, and student success while offering practical, trauma-informed strategies to better support students with FASD. Row 2: July 9th, Supporting Educators paneled by Rylee Brown, Jody Dickerson, Kristi Kohl. Join us as our panel discusses how to effectively support students with FASD by supporting their teachers. You will have the opportunity to ask questions, engage in discussion, and increase your knowledge of how you can support students and educators simultaneously. Row 3: August 13th, Racial Disparities presented by Alesia Richardson, MA, PhD candidate in Clinical Psychology. Please join us as we examine how racial disparities influence the identification, diagnosis, and support of individuals with FASD. Participants will explore how bias and systemic inequities can impact access to appropriate services and learn strategies to advocate for more equitable and culturally responsive supports.

The Mentorship Coalition meets on the second Thursday of each month from 4:00 – 5:30pm Pacific time unless updated otherwise here on this page.

Please register at least 24 hours prior to the next scheduled session.  This ensures the membership is received and validated, and the meeting link and other details are sent to you in time.  Thank you, we look forward to having you join in the conversation!

The FASD & the IEP Mentorship Coalition is a program designed for people working with students with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) who have, or need, an Individualized Education Program (IEP). This program recognizes and focuses on the need for ongoing growth and education regarding the needs of students with FASD.

Mentorship Coalition details

Navy blue circular starburst with white text inside stating The FASD & the IEP Mentorship Coalition meets monthly via Zoom on the 2nd Thursday of the month (unless otherwise noted) from 4:00pm – 5:30pm, Pacific Time. This is an ongoing program, new attendees can register at any time.

We welcome general education teachers, special education teachers, administrators, school psychologists, speech and language therapists, occupational therapists, families, social workers, mental health therapists, behavioral interventionists, and anyone else who participates in IEP meetings with students who experience FASD.

This mentorship opportunity will combine direct interaction, discourse, case studies, and education relating to FASD & the IEP. Group participation and respectful dialogue is encouraged.

Please note that this is not intended as an introduction to FASD or the IEP process, nor is it a substitute for direct training courses in FASD or the IEP. All participants must have some prior training and/or experience with both subjects before joining.

PREREQUISITES

  • Minimum/equivalent of 10 hours of trainings in FASD, including an understanding of the neurobehavioral model

and

  • Minimum/equivalent of 10 hours of training in IEPs, including an understanding of IDEA

If you do not have formal training in these areas but have a strong knowledge base in both, please contact us to schedule a time to talk and assess whether this Mentorship program would be a good fit.

If you are interested in joining the Mentorship Coalition and need to find appropriate trainings to meet the minimum requirements, we have listed some organizations that provide trainings or aggregate trainings from other locations. You are welcome to seek out training from other reputable organizations as well. The organizations listed below are provided as resources only and have been included here due to their consistent reputation for providing quality training and information regarding FASD.

We will not be providing direct advocacy support nor consultation regarding specific, individual cases. However, we will have opportunities for presentation of case studies which are real scenarios and participants will have the opportunity to request their specific case study be presented to the group.

Pricing:

  • $19.99 per month or $200 annually
  • Coalition participants are eligible to receive discounted rates on trainings and consultations from Healthy Minds Consulting

If you are interested in joining the FASD & the IEP Mentorship Coalition, please select your payment preference below and complete the application form that will appear. For additional questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to us!

FASD & The IEP Mentorship Coalition (Monthly Subscription)
$19.99 / Month
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FASD & The IEP Mentorship Coalition (Annual Subscription)
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