Winnetka IL PDA Coaching
A Learning and Behavior Therapist's PDA Coaching for Winnetka Families to Lower Anxiety and Resistance Without Pressure
Elizabeth Sharpe, M.Ed. provides virtual PDA coaching for Winnetka families with children ages 4–25 — so families can lower daily anxiety and resistance without rewards or punishments that backfire.
Free discovery call · Private-pay · FSA/HSA may apply · Payment plans
- 30+ years — child development and behavior experience
- M.Ed. credentialed — Learning and Behavior Therapist
- 100% virtual — sessions from home, anywhere in the U.S.
- Free discovery call — check fit before committing
- Winnetka School District 36 and New Trier Township High School District 203 — 504 and special-ed steps below
Yes, Elizabeth Sharpe works with Winnetka, IL families on PDA coaching.
Elizabeth Sharpe, M.Ed.
Learning and Behavior Therapist
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Book My Free Discovery CallWinnetka School District 36 and New Trier Township High School District 203 serve Winnetka-area families. Elizabeth Sharpe offers virtual PDA coaching that runs alongside whatever school supports Winnetka School District 36 and New Trier Township High School District 203 provide, with no commute for Winnetka-area families.
Winnetka Families and Winnetka School District 36 and New Trier Township High School District 203: Where PDA Coaching Fits
What Winnetka School District 36 and New Trier Township High School District 203 publish about requesting school supports, and how coaching runs alongside them.
Section 504 requests: Winnetka School District 36
District 36 directs a parent who thinks a student may qualify under Section 504 to the building principal or the Director of Student Services, Equity and Inclusion, and links its Section 504 policy, procedures, and procedural safeguards.
District source →Special education referrals: Winnetka School District 36
A parent, teacher, or principal can refer a child to the school's Student Support Team; if the team considers a special education evaluation, the district asks parents to help choose the evaluations and gets written consent before any evaluation starts.
District source →Section 504 requests: New Trier Township High School District 203
New Trier says a family can ask for Section 504 consideration at any time by returning the district's forms to the student's adviser, and that the eligibility process usually takes two to three weeks.
District source →Special education referrals: New Trier Township High School District 203
Parents, teachers, or advocates who believe a student needs more support or special education services can refer the student to the Child Find Team; referral forms come from the Graduating Class Team's administrative assistant on each campus.
District source →Testing season in Illinois
Illinois' spring 2027 Illinois Assessment of Readiness (IAR) for grades 3–8 closes April 2 for paper testing and April 16 for online testing.
Official source →Winnetka's two middle schools
District 36 runs two middle schools on one Winnetka campus: The Skokie School serves grades 5 and 6, and Carleton Washburne School serves grades 7 and 8.
Official source →New Trier's Winnetka campus
New Trier houses freshmen on its Northfield campus and sophomores, juniors, and seniors on its Winnetka campus, so a Winnetka family's high school years split across two buildings.
Official source →PDA Coaching with Elizabeth Sharpe is private-pay and separate from any school plan. Elizabeth works with the family, not the school.
Parents of Neurodiverse Children, Ages 4–25
Elizabeth works with parents who struggle with inattention, impulsivity, and emotional regulation — and need practical, compassionate guidance to create structure at home. She helps families who value connection and progress over perfection.
Are You Experiencing These Challenges?
Even Small Requests Trigger Resistance
Brushing teeth, getting dressed, or answering a simple question can spiral into panic and refusal.
Rewards and Consequences Backfire
Traditional behavior charts and consequences often increase anxiety and avoidance instead of reducing it.
Parents Feel Like Nothing Works
Strategies that work for other kids seem to make things worse — because PDA needs a fundamentally different approach.
With over 30 years of experience helping neurodiverse students thrive, Elizabeth Sharpe, M.Ed. uses gentle, relationship-based PDA coaching that works with your child's nervous system instead of against it. She understands how exhausting it feels when everything you try seems to backfire — and she has the low-demand tools to help your family move from daily anxiety toward real, lasting trust.
The 3-Step Plan to Transform Family Life
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Personalized Coaching Plan
Practical tools and milestones built for your child.
Calm, Focus & Progress
Watch your child build habits that last.
PDA Coaching Pricing
Pricing is personalized. On a free discovery call, Elizabeth recommends a plan and session frequency for the family before any commitment.
- The family’s goals
- The child’s or teen’s needs
- Session frequency
Coaching is a private-pay service. Payment plans are available, and FSA/HSA eligibility depends on the plan.
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What Parents Are Saying
“Our child’s behavior and mood improved as I implemented her coaching. Our bond is stronger.”
“More progress in one semester than two years alone in the school setting.”
“Elizabeth didn’t just give us strategies — she helped us become a team again.”
Elizabeth Sharpe, M.Ed.
Elizabeth is a Learning and Behavior Therapist and founder of Sharpe Successful Solutions, LLC. With over 30 years of experience, she helps neurodiverse children and their families build confidence, independence, and lasting skills through personalized coaching.
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