iRise Professional Educational Services

At iRise, we get it.

Navigating the world of special education can be complex and stressful. That’s why we’re here—to be your partner, your advocate, and your guide.

We facilitate a collaborative IEP process where your concerns and goals are at the center. With iRise, you’re not just handed a document—you’re guided through a transformative process.

What We Do:

We provide expert educational consulting and personalized support to ensure your child receives the education they deserve. Whether it’s through:

• Special Education Advocacy
• IEP Coaches that build your parent input with value and integrity
• Custom Educational Programs & Tutoring

Our goal is to empower families, improve outcomes, and support students academically, socially, and emotionally.

Why Choose iRise?

✅ We focus on IEPs that work in real classrooms

✅ We believe in partnerships between parents and professionals

✅ We offer support that bridges advocacy, evaluation, and instruction

✅ We empower families with knowledge, tools, and confidence

We align IEP goals with classroom instruction so your child has a meaningful, manageable, and measurable path forward using our process that includes:

✔️ Personalized consultations

✔️ Clear interpretation of educational evaluations

✔️ A professionally crafted, signed IEP

✔️ A sample curriculum tailored to your child’s needs

The Minds Behind iRise EPS

Tachi E. Mieses

Founder of iRise Educational Professional Services.

A dedicated Special Education Advocate. A graduate of Fairleigh Dickinson University and Boricua College, with over 25 years of experience working with students and families in the New York Tri-State Area. This includes serving as a Parent Coordinator for the N.Y.C. Board of Education, ensuring fair and respectful education for all children, and as a K-12 Teacher with the Bergen County- New Jersey Board of Education. Originally from New York City, I moved to Central New York in 2020, where I’ve worked as an English Language Arts Teacher in Syracuse.

Fueled by a deep passion for children and a strong ambition to empower parents, and grateful to bring their extensive experience to iRise.

“I am committed to helping parents navigate the critical process of IEP’s and finding the right educational setting for their student. I am dedicated to advocating for each child and helping to structure a better future, one child at a time.”

Jill Anelli-Special Education Consultant-Over 25 years of experience working as a teacher in Special Education programs.