Dr. Erika Taylor Simmons, CLCP

Dr. Erika Taylor Simmons, CLCP is a Certified Life Care Planner expert specializing in forensic educational analysis and special education compliance. With a career that spans educational leadership, special education compliance, and life care planning, she brings a multidisciplinary perspective to her litigation work. Her work centers on investigating the adequacy of Individualized Education Programs (IEP), assessing the implementation of Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA) and Behavioral Intervention Plans, and evaluating whether educational practices align with statutory requirements.

Dr. Simmons has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across California, involving cases related to educational compliance and life care planning. Her Doctorate in Educational Leadership (K–12) from San Diego State University, along with her Certified Life Care Planner (CLCP) credential, reinforce her ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. She is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of compliance and responsibility in disputes involving educational practices and life care planning.