Special Education

At McLaughlin Advisors, we understand the unique challenges faced by private schools and educational institutions serving students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), dyslexia, emotional challenges, and other learning disabilities. Our team of experts provides strategic consulting to help schools adapt to the evolving landscape of special education, respond to the interest of outside investors, and consider the economic value of the business, legacy planning, and exit options.  

The Evolving Landscape: The  future of special education is rapidly changing, influenced by public policies, court decisions, and the expanding realm of neurodiversity.  McLaughlin Advisors helps owners understand the national landscape of private special education and provides valuable insights for the competitive development of the school.

Outside Investors:  Private special schools are increasingly popular targets investors who see a roll-up opportunity - acquire a handful of school and sell them as a group for a significant profit.  Investors are experienced in such transactions having done many acquisitions whereas school owners only sell their school once.  McLaughlin Advisors has been engaged in dozens of school transactions.

Planning and Exit Options:  School owners can burnout, age out, or be affected by life issues that make it necessary to sell their school.  McLaughlin Advisors is experienced in listening to owners stories and advising owners on  options and strategies that could involve sabbaticals, employee-buyouts, family succession, introductions to strategic buyers, or exit via an investment banking process.