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Executive Function Coaching

Special Education Consulting & Advocacy

Autism Concierge Support

Educational Consulting

Professional Development for Schools

Executive Function Coaching

For Students: We offer personalized coaching to help students strengthen organization, planning, time management, and self-regulation. Support may also include help with academic skills such as writing, reading, and content area learning, depending on the student's needs. Sessions are designed to reduce academic stress, improve follow-through, and build confidence in and out of the classroom.For Parents: We support families with practical tools to build structure and independence at home. Coaching includes strategies for routine-building, collaboration with schools, and reducing conflict around executive functioning challenges.

Special Education Consulting & Advocacy

We guide families through the complexities of special education services and IEP planning. From reviewing evaluations to preparing for team meetings, we help parents feel informed, empowered, and supported every step of the way.

Autism Journey Concierge Services

We offer personalized guidance for families navigating autism and ADHD. From understanding evaluations to coordinating services and choosing interventions, our goal is to simplify complex decisions and provide clarity in a time that often feels overwhelming. This service blends professional expertise with lived experience to help families move forward with confidence.For a deeper look at how this support works in practice, read our latest post on autism concierge services.

Educational Consulting for Schools and Districts

We work with school leaders to design and implement systems that support equity, compliance, and instructional excellence. Services include curriculum development, federal grant support, program evaluation, and school improvement planning.

Professional Development

We design and deliver custom workshops for teachers, leaders, and support staff. Topics include:◉ Executive Function in the Classroom
◉ Special Education Compliance and Culture
◉ MTSS and Intervention Planning
◉ Inclusive Literacy and Curriculum Design
◉ Supporting English LearnersWorkshops are interactive, research-based, and built for immediate classroom impact.

Heather S. Maynard, M.A., M.Ed.
^{Executive Function Coach & Education Consultant}

Heather Maynard is an educational leader, consultant, and advocate with over two decades of experience spanning classroom instruction, district administration, and systems-level reform. Her expertise bridges curriculum and instruction, special education, English learner services, and compliance-driven design, all anchored in equity and sustainable improvement.
Heather has led district-wide initiatives focused on instructional improvement, curriculum audits, and data-driven reform. She has overseen federal funding allocations (Title I–IV), managed teaching and learning budgets, and collaborated with principals and central office leaders to turn strategic plans into lasting practice. Her work emphasizes building coherent systems that endure beyond any single role or initiative.
Her areas of expertise include MTSS design, literacy and math intervention systems, culturally responsive instruction, and integration of special education and ELL supports within standards-aligned curricula. She has developed adult-focused professional learning, instructional coaching models, and data practices that prioritize inquiry over compliance.
Heather also serves as a Visiting Team Lead for NEASC, evaluating instructional quality, resource allocation, and equity practices for school accreditation. This role deepens her ability to assess systems and guide districts in meeting both compliance and mission-driven goals.
She holds professional administrative licensure in Connecticut and Massachusetts, including certification as Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent, Principal/Assistant Principal, SEI Administrator, and English teacher (grades 4–12).
At Alenda Lux, Heather partners with Corrina Wcislo to support families navigating advocacy and special education, and schools seeking professional development and structural improvement. She is known for translating complex policies into humane, actionable guidance that empowers families and institutions alike.

Corrina Wcislo, M.Ed.
^{Special Education Consultant & Systems Strategist}

Corrina Wcislo is a licensed PK–12 educational leader with deep expertise in special education, equity-driven systems design, and IDEA-aligned program development. Her experience spans classroom instruction, district administration, and interim superintendency — offering a rare blend of practical insight and systems-level fluency.
Corrina has led special education reform efforts across districts, supporting eligibility decisions, IEP development, and placement aligned with both federal and state law. She specializes in streamlining procedures, rebuilding trust with families, and strengthening team-based decision-making. Her leadership moves districts from reactive approaches to proactive, student-centered systems.
As Director of Student Support Services and Pupil Services, Corrina managed special education operations including transportation, service oversight, and inter-agency collaboration. She is known for navigating high-stakes scenarios — including those involving legal counsel — with professionalism and a steady focus on student well-being.
At Alenda Lux, Corrina partners with Heather Maynard to support both families and districts. Her warm, reflective leadership style creates space for shared ownership and steady progress, whether guiding families through complex decisions or helping districts design equitable, compliant programs.
She holds licensure as a Special Education Administrator, Teacher of Moderate Disabilities, Elementary Educator, and SEI Administrator. She also holds superintendent certification and has served in interim executive leadership roles. Outside of work, Corrina finds balance through outdoor time, creativity, and family connection — values she brings into every partnership.