About Us
SDW Consulting was created for parents who are exhausted from fighting for their child's education alone. We focus solely on special education advocacy so families have a clear, strategic partner in a system that can feel overwhelming and confusing.
Our Mission
To protect and enforce students' educational rights through smart, strategic advocacy that keeps schools in compliance and children at the center.
We believe
- Every child deserves a meaningful education, not just a seat in a classroom.
- Parents should never feel outnumbered or talked over in meetings.
- When schools and families work from the same information, better decisions are made.
Why SDW Exists
Too often, districts play the odds, assuming most parents won't know what to ask for, how to read the data, or what to do when plans aren't followed. SDW Consulting was founded to change those odds.
We speak "school" and special education law, but we communicate with families in plain, parent-friendly language. Our job is to make sure your child isn't the one who falls through the cracks.
Leadership
Sid Wesseldine, Founder & Lead Advocate
Sid has spent his career in education and special education, helping families and schools navigate complex cases with calm persistence and a focus on doing what is right for students. He leads the SDW team with a commitment to collaboration, clarity, and real-world solutions.
The SDW team also includes experienced advocates with backgrounds in teaching, counseling, school administration, and disability services. To learn more about each advocate's experience and focus, visit our
Meet The Team page.
