Kelley Challen

Career counselor · Burlington, MA · in person and virtual

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"We guide families and schools through the complexities of transition planning with compassion, deep expertise, and an unwavering belief in what’s possible." (in their words, on their website)

Services

ServiceWhat is includedPrice
Consultation with Record Review
teens and young adults with and without disabilities, families, schools		 1 session · 1-hour appointment · discussion of needs and goals · review of key records shared in advance · tailored recommendations for next steps on request
Transition Planning Assessment
students preparing for life after high school		 comprehensive evaluation · identifies strengths, needs, and goals · clear recommendations for transition planning on request
Observation
students needing functional strengths and needs assessment		 structured home, school, or community observation · understand functional strengths and areas of need · inform program fit or design on request
Team Meeting Participation
families and school teams		 participation in IEP, transition planning, or eligibility meetings · support collaborative planning on request
Coaching & Planning
teens		 individualized sessions · explore interests and preferences · develop goals and postsecondary plans · make meaningful progress on request
Services for Schools
school-based transition teams		 student-specific consultation · program evaluation · customized program development · improve outcomes · align with best practices on request
Professional Development & Speaking
schools, organizations, conferences		 workshops · trainings · presentations on transition assessment, planning, college readiness, postsecondary success on request
Inquiry Call
potential clients		 1 session · 15-minute call to discuss needs and fit on request

As published on their website, read Sep 30, 2026.

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Where they fit

StudentsEarlyMidManagerDirectorVP / C-suite
Resume and LinkedInnononononono
Interviews and offersnononononono
Job search strategyyesyesnononono
Career direction and changeyesyesnononono
Leadershipnononononono
Personal brandnononononono

How they work

Process
Inquiry call to discuss needs and fit · Consultation with record review · Transition planning assessment · Observation · Team meeting participation · Coaching and planning sessions
Before coaching
Director of Transition Services, Neuropsychology & Education Services for Children & Adolescents (12 years); Assistant Director, Neuropsychology & Education Services for Children & Adolescents (5 years); Program Director, Spotlight Program Northeast Arc (2 years); Director of Teen and Young Adult Services, Massachusetts General Hospital Aspire Program (1 years)

Do it yourself, or hire a coach?

Doing it yourselfUsually enough whenA coach earns the fee when
Job searchA target list, a weekly plan and steady outreach. Callings builds the weekly plan and tracks every application, free.Interviews are coming in.Three months without traction, or a senior search that runs on your network.
Career directionWeeks of reading and conversations about roles that fit. Callings can show your strengths and the pay for each role.You already have two or three target roles.You do not know what comes next, or you want structure and a formal assessment.

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