About Stacey
Thirty-five years helping families think outside the box.
I’m Stacey Kovoloff — an educational consultant and advocate serving families in Los Angeles and Chicago.
My story starts at age five.
From the age of five I was always trying to prove myself. As an individual with a language-based learning difference, my journey through education was not always traditional. That made everything harder — and it made me pay attention in a way other people didn’t.
For the past 35 years, I’ve made it my purpose to help parents and students understand the best modifications, accommodations, and resources for their family. The right tools — and the right school — change a child’s life. They will carry those tools for the rest of their lives, even if their journey is not traditional.
Today I split my time between Los Angeles, where School Shop began, and Chicago, where I’ve expanded to serve a new community of families. The schools are different. The families are different. The work is the same: finding the place where each child will actually thrive.
What I believe
Beyond the test
For too many generations, educators have taught to the test. Many parents don’t realize how many excellent institutions don’t. The right school is rarely the one with the highest scores — it’s the one that fits.
Neurodiversity is normal
Every brain learns differently. I work closely with families navigating dyslexia, ADHD, language-based differences, and IEPs and BIPs — and I know which schools genuinely understand and accommodate them.
Early intervention matters
The earlier a family understands their child’s needs and finds the right environment, the better the outcome. I help families move from worry to a clear plan — quickly.
Think outside the box
Beyond one-on-one consulting, I host Think Outside the Box roundtable discussions for parents, educators, and advocates. We talk about how schools can better serve every kind of learner, what’s working in different districts, and how families can advocate effectively for their kids. Reach out if you’d like to attend or host one.
Let’s talk about your child.
The best place to start is a quick phone call — no pressure, just a conversation.