Meet the GuidedPath Child Study Team
Our team includes New Jersey-certified Child Study Team professionals, including Learning Disabilities Teacher-Consultants (LDTCs), School Psychologists, and School Social Workers. Together, we provide comprehensive, student-centered evaluations to help families and schools understand each child’s unique learning profile and needs.
Our Specialists
Dana M. Scher, LSW, School Social Worker
Masters New York Univ. Masters Montclair State Univ.
School Psychologists
Masters Degree in School Psychology
Learning Disabilities Teacher-Consultants
Masters Degree in Special Education
School Social Worker | Founder
Our Founder and School Social Worker is a New Jersey-certified professional who also holds a Licensed Social Worker (LSW) credential, with over 18 years of experience working exclusively within public school Child Study Teams. She brings extensive expertise in conducting comprehensive social history assessments and has a deep understanding of the social-emotional and environmental factors that impact a child’s learning and overall development.
Her professional background includes significant experience in IEP development, eligibility determination, and special education law. She is highly skilled in writing and interpreting evaluation reports, developing meaningful and measurable IEP goals, and supporting families through the special education process. With a strong foundation in case management and knowledge of a wide range of special education programs and services, she provides thoughtful, practical recommendations tailored to each child’s unique needs.
As both a seasoned professional and a parent herself, she approaches each evaluation with empathy, insight, and a commitment to helping families feel supported and informed every step of the way.
Our School Psychologists are New Jersey-certified professionals with extensive experience conducting evaluations as part of public school Child Study Teams. The School Psychologist focuses on understanding a child’s cognitive functioning, problem-solving abilities, attention, and social-emotional development.
Through comprehensive assessment, they provide insight into how a child thinks, processes information, and engages in learning. With a strong foundation in special education and school-based evaluation practices, our School Psychologist is skilled in identifying factors that may be impacting a child’s academic performance and overall school experience.
Evaluations are conducted with a thoughtful, child-centered approach, and results are shared in a clear, supportive manner to help families better understand their child and make informed decisions moving forward.
Our Learning Disabilities Teacher-Consultants (LDTC) are New Jersey-certified professionals with extensive experience working in public school Child Study Teams. The LDTC specializes in evaluating a child’s academic skills, learning profile, and educational needs.
Through comprehensive assessment and analysis, the LDTC helps identify strengths, areas of difficulty, and how a child learns best. With a strong background in special education, our LDTC brings a deep understanding of curriculum, instructional strategies, and school-based supports. This allows for practical, meaningful recommendations that can be applied directly within the classroom setting.
Our LDTC works closely with families to ensure that evaluation results are clearly explained and translated into actionable next steps for school and home.
Our Collaborative Approach
Every GuidedPath evaluation is a team effort. Our Learning Disabilities Teacher-Consultant (LDTC), School Psychologist, and School Social Worker each bring a different lens to understanding your child’s learning, behavior, and overall well-being.
Throughout the process, our team reviews data together, discusses findings, and carefully considers how school, home, and individual factors interact. This collaborative approach helps us develop clear, practical recommendations that support your child in the classroom and at home—and gives families a roadmap they can feel confident about moving forward.
What Families Are Saying
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“For the first time, we felt like a team was really looking at the whole child—not just test scores. GuidedPath helped us finally understand how our son learns and what he needs at school.”
Parent of a 3rd grader
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“Each specialist took the time to explain their part of the evaluation in plain language. We left the meeting with clear next steps and felt truly supported.”
Parent of a 5th grader
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“The team’s recommendations were practical and realistic for both home and school. We finally have a plan that feels doable and right for our daughter.”
Parent of a 2nd grader