Caryl Frankenberger, Ed. M
Executive Director, Psychoeducational Diagnostician
Caryl Frankenberger is the Executive Director of Frankenberger Associates, an educational consulting firm that was established in 1986. For over 30 years, Caryl has been assisting families in identifying and understanding their child’s cognitive and educational profiles. She is a master clinician, and psychoeducational diagnostician. Caryl has committed her life’s work to educating individuals in understanding evaluation and children who have complex learning profiles. She is an expert in the field of learning disabilities and a recognized national speaker with over 200 professional presentations.
Caryl has a B.S from Lesley University with a Special Education minor and an Ed.M. from the Harvard Graduate School of Education in Reading and Language. She was the Co-Director and Creator of the Learning Center at St. Andrew’s School, an Orton Gillingham practitioner at the Carroll and Greenwood schools, the facilitator for the creation of learning support programs at Dalton, Collegiate, Brunswick, Tilton, Cambridge School of Weston, Cheshire Academy, Hoosac, Kents Hill, Gould and Rippowam Cisqua, and the Head of The Greenwood School. Caryl was the Executive Director of the Fisher Landau Foundation where she oversaw the development of programs for children with language based learning differences at the Dalton and Collegiate schools. Caryl has served on Advisory Boards for Haskins Laboratory School, Greenwood School, Bradford Dunn Institute, NE Branch of the Orton Dyslexia Society, Independent Educational Consultants Association and St. Andrews School. Caryl was an early adopter of cognitive training, developing a practice that is now individualized to meet the cognitive needs of her clients.
When not working, Caryl enjoys spending time with her oldest son, Ben, who is a LCSW and LADC and a member of the Frankenberger Associates team, and her youngest son, Cam, who is the CEO of Stronger Brains, a technology company that provides schools with an affordable assessment of student’s brain health, and delivers personalized programs that transform cognitive and social-emotional functioning. She is dedicated to her husband, Ted, who is the Director of Cognitive Training at Frankenberger Associates and, of course, she adores her dog, Macy.
Caryl’s Services: Testing & Evaluations | Social Skills
Read what our clients have to say about working with Caryl
“It is with deep gratitude that I give Frankenberger Associates my highest recommendation. When my bright, conscientious children who love to learn found themselves silently struggling in school, Caryl brought clarity to their learning profiles. Caryl’s evaluations were comprehensive and her explanations directly to my children gave them ownership of their strengths and struggles as learners. Caryl’s reports allowed their schools to provide specific accommodations that helped immediately. Then her team worked with my kids to learn specific strategies to tackle school assignments. I was fascinated to watch as they developed plans that were as unique as my kids. The most inspiring part was watching my teens implement these strategies and continue to thrive long past their work with Caryl’s team. This work has changed their lives as learners. It has increased their confidence, self-awareness and compassion for their classmates, and it has fostered resilience and resourcefulness. We cannot overstate our appreciation.”
“Caryl combines astute competence with an underlying warmth that leads parents and students to feel they are in the right hands. She consistently goes the extra mile and brings a level head to the playing field which is greatly needed when families are dealing with difficult decisions. Thank you, Caryl, for making such a huge difference in my son’s life!”
“For seven years, Caryl has been our life raft as we navigated the murky waters of special education to find the best opportunities for our daughter. Caryl’s guidance and expertise has always proved invaluable; from testing to tutoring, technology tools to educational programs. However, the most remarkable way in which she stands apart from others in her field is in fact, the simplest to discern: Caryl recognizes our daughter’s strengths as keenly as her struggles and she has always made happiness and self-esteem the highest priorities in her recommendations. We are truly, forever grateful. ”
“With admission officers being pulled in a thousand different directions and conferences being both costly in terms of time and money, I was thrilled to be able to offer my staff this incredible professional growth opportunity right here at Proctor. Caryl tailored her webinars to our specific needs and was extremely flexible about how to best present to our team. She is a patient and responsive teacher. I would recommend this webinar series to any admissions office.”
“You were so awesome at Longshore, Caryl. Thank you for your fabulous presentation. Audrey and I heard more raves about you at Eagle Hill Hardwick today. Keep on truckin’ – you rock!”
“Thank you again for all you have done for me. I truly wouldn’t be applying for the bar exam without your help and dedication.”
“I traveled from Massachusetts to Connecticut just to work with Frankenberger Associates. I wanted to find a place where I would be comfortable, where I could get answers and most importantly, where I could be understood. My expectations were far surpassed. I was evaluated and then provided with tools and strategies to maximize my potential. The results have been amazing, and I have improved in all aspects of my life. I wish this was something I had done sooner. ”
“Caryl evaluated me over a span of two days but the time and work that she spent providing me with a better understanding of myself went far beyond those two days. Caryl always went the extra mile. She made me feel comfortable, took the time to listen to me and was passionate about ensuring that I was provided with what I needed to perform at my very best. After my evaluation, Caryl took the time to explain her findings, her recommendations and even showed me how to use tools and programs that have since changed my life. Caryl’s approach allowed me to feel relaxed during a stressful time and provided me with a better understanding of how I learn and what I can do to make my life easier. Thank you, Caryl, I am beyond appreciative. ”
“I have been in and around psychoeducational evaluations most of my adult professional life. In terms of parsing out the issues that children and adults face with variable learning profiles, Caryl stands alone at the top of the heap. There is really no one better when it comes to this. In addition, and just as importantly, Caryl has perfected a nearly flawless manner of making her findings come alive for her clients, the children and their families. I have seen it first-hand where no matter what, families leave her office after an evaluation with in-depth knowledge and no matter what the challenges, folks walk away empowered and with a sense of direction.”
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