Cris Fick
Founder, Fick Educational Services
Cris Fick graduated from West Chester University in 1995 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Special Education and earned a Master of Arts degree in Education from Gratz College in 2007. Cris holds a Professional Level II Teaching Certificate from the Pennsylvania Department of Education and is certified to teach in Pennsylvania. She also holds a professional Certificate in Special Education K-12. Cris has extensive training and experience in various curricula and programs that work to produce academic success and functional life success. She has performed Homeschool Evaluations since 1998 and also developed a Study Skills/Executive Function Course which has been used in public schools. She is also skilled in techniques that address social skills and behavior challenges. She has been offering Social Skills Group Classes since 2014. Cris works with both students and their parents and holds various parent trainings throughout the year. Cris has worked in various settings throughout her career with individuals that exhibit a wide range of special education needs. Cris started Fick Educational Services in 1998 to better serve all her clients. Her business has focused on those with learning disabilities, other health impairments, Autism Spectrum Disorders, behavioral challenges, social skills needs and educational needs. She is passionate about delivering education and advocacy that fosters confidence and encourages individuals to be successful learners. She loves to advocate and see each child successful and accomplished.
Cris’s homeschool evaluation was very thorough and prompt. The kids felt very comfortable talking with her and all enjoyed the experience. Thanks, Cris!
We have complex kiddos that have complex issues. Cris is essential to us working with the district and not fighting about ridiculous things!! When we came to her, we were exhausted from fighting. I’m not scared to have to fight, but Cris makes it so we don’t have to. She is such an important member to our team. I can’t say enough!!!
Cris is an amazing advocate and instructor for children with reading problems. She goes out of her way to have guest speakers serve her clients. She had me speak on handwriting problems last fall. Parents reported that they found a huge benefit from the interaction between reading and writing.
Cris Fick is awesome! She’s been extremely helpful as we navigate through the IEP process for our son.
During IEP meetings, she knows when to speak up and isn’t afraid to confront those when needed. She holds people accountable . She also has great relationships with our district supervisors and is very well respected. She knows the Special Ed laws. Having Cris with us at IEP meetings gives us a level of confidence that we wouldn’t have if we were alone.
We know how much Cris cares about our son. Not only is Cris our advocate, but she has become our good friend through this process.
We recommend her highly!
Advocacy Team
Becky Harlan
Advocate, Fick Educational Services
My name is Rebecca “Becky” Harlan. My husband and I live in Downingtown and have been married for 25 years. We have two wonderful children that we adopted who both struggle with their own disabilities.
I have been an Educational Advocate for 13 years and love what I do. I work hard to give each of my clients a voice for their children and fight to get them what their child deserves to be successful at school and in their community. I started my career at The Arc of Chester County, but now work for Fick Educational Services in West Chester.
I also proudly serve my community as a school board director for the Coatesville School District and chair the Policy Committee. This is my second year of a four year term. I am strong advocate for children with special needs, as well as behavioral needs. It’s important to me to speak up for the voiceless and help create a better district for the kids here.
Want to talk with Becky about how she can help your child? Schedule a free 15 minute conversation:
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We’ve worked with many schools and educational organizations and are always adding new partners:
Agora Cyber Charter School
Avon Grove Charter School
Avon Grove School District
Berks County Intermediate Unit
Boyertown Area School District
CARE Program at CCIU
Central Bucks Area School District
Centreville Layton School
Chester County Intermediate Unit
Coatesville Area School District
Colonial School District
Commonwealth Connections Academy
Conrad Weiser Area School District
Council Rock Area School District
Delaware County Intermediate Unit
Delaware County Christian School
Delaware Valley Friends School
Discover Program at CCIU
Downingtown Area School District
Fusion Academy (Malvern & Ardmore)
Garnet Valley School District
Gateway Program at CCIU
Great Valley School District
Hilltop Preparatory School
Kennett Consolidated School District
Marple Newtown School District
Methacton School District
Lower Merion School District
Oxford School District
Parkland School District
Pennsylvania Leadership Charter School
Pennsylvania Virtual Charter School
Phoenixville Area School District
Pilot School
Reach Program at CCIU
Radnor School District
Rose-Tree Media School District
Schuylkill Valley School District
Southeast Delco School District
Springfield Area School District
Spring-Ford Area School District
Teach Program at CCIU
Technical College High School (TCHS)
The TALK Institute
Tredyffrin-Easttown School District
Twin Valley School District
Unionville Chadds-Ford School District
Upper Darby School District
Wallingford Swathmore School District
West Chester School District
White Clay School
Woodlynde School
Wyomissing School District