Amy M. Bishop, MSW
Education Stability Consultant: Advocating for families with youth ages 3-18 to overcome barriers, improve school age educational outcomes and plan for college
Author of “Educational Planning of Court-Involved Youth: A Guide for Counties, Systems, and Individuals” (2018)
Amy Bishop, an educational consultant with over 15 years of experience, has dedicated her career to advocating for the educational rights and success of all youth, particularly those facing challenges within the judicial and child welfare systems. Her passion for education and unwavering commitment to equity have earned her recognition as a leading voice in educational advocacy.
Early Life and Education:
Amy’s journey in education began with her own experiences navigating the complexities of the educational system. This firsthand understanding fueled her desire to help others overcome barriers and achieve their academic goals. She earned a Master of Social Work degree from the University of Denver, further equipping her with the knowledge and skills necessary to advocate for vulnerable populations.
Amy's professional expertise encompasses a diverse range of areas, including:
Educational Advocacy: Created the Education Advocate position within Senate Bill 94 (CYDC) in the 17th Judicial District, Amy played a key role in promoting collaboration and improving educational outcomes for court-involved youth.
Educational Consulting: Amy provides direct services to families and youth, helping them navigate the special and general education systems, find alternative programs, and overcome educational barriers.
Public Policy and Training: Amy is continually conducting research in educational advocacy and improving outcomes. She conducts workshops and trainings around the country, sharing her expertise and advocating for systemic change to ensure all youth have access to quality education.
Author: Amy’s book, "Educational Planning for Court-Involved Youth: A Guide for Counties, Systems and Individuals," serves as a helpful resource for professionals working with this population.
Looking Forward:
Amy remains passionate about her work and is committed to continuing her fight for educational equity. She believes that every young person deserves the opportunity to succeed, regardless of their background or circumstances. Her dedication to this cause supports countless individuals and continues to make a positive impact on the lives of youth.
In conclusion, Amy Bishop's unwavering dedication to educational justice and her extensive expertise make her a true champion for youth success. Her work exemplifies the power of advocacy and collaboration in creating more equitable and inclusive education opportunities for all.
Visit the contact page to set up a consultation or use the contact form at the bottom of this page to inquire if services are right for your county agency or you are a private family hoping to obtain educational advocacy and consulting.
BOOK IS AVAILABLE ON AMAZON, BARNES & NOBLE, AND THE ROUTLEDGE WEBSITE:
https://www.amazon.com/Educational-Planning-Court-Involved-Youth-Individuals/dp/1138313831/ref=olp_product_details?_encoding=UTF8&me=
https://www.routledge.com/Educational-Planning-of-Court-Involved-Youth-A-Guide-for-Counties-Systems/Bishop/p/book/9781138313842
Areas of Practice
Workshops
Interactive workshops provide participants with the laws, knowledge, tools, and skills for advocating for youth at any age in their educational journey. Workshops include tools for transitions planning, educational case planning, skills working with at risk youth, special and general educational, discipline policies, and provide audience with case scenarios. Participants leave with documents and tools to use in the field with clients.
multi day training
Multi day trainings involve coordinating Education Action Teams in your counties, streamlining actions for change, creating an action plan and proceeding to implement change within agencies to ensure educational planning is on the forefront of a case the moment a youth comes in contact with the court system.
consultation & DIRECT SERVICES
Consultation includes working with counties individually to provide in person consultation services for your team. Every county has different needs and I work to specialize the consultation to the county. This includes assessing county needs, strengths, weaknesses, barriers, creating an action team and next steps in determining the level of consultation services needed to improve educational outcomes for all youth.
Direct service includes working with youth and families one on one to achieve educational success. See "Family Services" page for a more in depth description.
“Education may not be the only thing that helps ensure that people succeed in this world, but it is most certainly the start to becoming something better than we are.”
Let's Chat.
Use the form below to contact Amy regarding family direct services, trainings, and consultation. Please be as detailed as possible. If you are seeking direct educational advocacy for youth, included a description of need. If you are an organization, include your specific agency and those with which you wish to collaborate. You may also email or call me to make an appointment to discuss how we can work together to best improve educational outcomes unique to your need.