Every Student Deserves a Clear Path Forward
LaunchPoint provides dedicated counseling support for high school students and families — from academic planning and college admissions to career exploration and graduation readiness.
Backed by real school counseling expertise and multi-state licensure, I help students and families navigate academic challenges, college planning, and career development with professional guidance and genuine care.
The School Counseling Crisis
By the Numbers
The American School Counselor Association recommends a ratio of 250 students per counselor. The national average is 372:1 — and that's still just an average.
"There is no way a school counselor can ever get to work intentionally with your child. Even at the recommended 250:1, a counselor spending equal time with every student would have less than 8 minutes per week per student. Your child deserves more than that."
— Dr. K, LaunchPoint Educational Solutions
State-by-State Ratios (2024–2025)
Sorted lowest to highest · Red bars exceed the ASCA 250:1 recommendation
Source: ASCA · U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES · Common Core of Data, 2024–25
Our Services
Four Pillars of Comprehensive Student Support
We meet students where they are and guide them toward where they want to go — with personalized counseling across every dimension of high school success, from academic planning to school support and evaluation review.
Academic, College, and Career Planning
Comprehensive support for academic success, college readiness, and career exploration.
Academic Planning
Personalized course selection, credit tracking, and academic goal-setting to keep students on track each semester.
College Admissions
College list building, application strategy, essay guidance, and deadline management from start to acceptance.
Career Development
Career exploration, interest assessments, internship planning, and pathways aligned with each student's strengths.
Student Success Counseling Support
Individualized counseling, planning, and family engagement for student success.
Student Success Planning
Individualized success plans with clear goals, milestones, and action steps tailored to each student's journey.
Graduation Readiness
Credit audits, graduation requirement tracking, and proactive planning to ensure every student crosses the finish line.
Family Consultation
Regular family check-ins, progress updates, and collaborative planning to keep families informed and engaged.
NEWSection 504 & Students with Disabilities Support
Expert, dedicated guidance for students with disabilities — from 504 plan navigation to evaluation review and advocacy.
Section 504 Consultation
Section 504 plan navigation, accommodation review, school meeting preparation, and advocacy support for families.
Evaluation and Assessment Review
Psychoeducational and school-based evaluation review, family-friendly explanations, and collaboration with a licensed school psychologist.
Disability Advocacy & Planning
Personalized advocacy support, transition planning, and individualized guidance to help students with disabilities thrive in school and beyond.
How It Works
Your Path to Student Success
Getting started is simple. Our structured process ensures every student and family receives the personalized attention they deserve.
Submit an Intake Form
Complete our simple intake form to share your student's grade level, goals, and areas where support is needed.
Initial Consultation
Your counselor will review your submission and schedule an initial meeting to discuss your student's unique needs.
Personalized Plan
Together, we build a customized success plan with clear goals, timelines, and action steps.
Ongoing Support
Regular check-ins, progress tracking, and family updates keep everyone aligned throughout the school year.
About LaunchPoint
Built for the Students Who Deserve More Support
LaunchPoint Educational Solutions was created to give students and families the kind of personalized support that is often hard to access in traditional school settings. Even when students have a school counselor, many do not receive the time, attention, or individualized guidance they truly need.
In many schools, support naturally gets pulled toward the top 10% of students who already know how to navigate the system, or the bottom 10% who are facing immediate and urgent challenges. Too many students in the middle are left without the steady guidance they need to plan, grow, and move forward with confidence.
LaunchPoint exists for those students and families.
We help families make sense of important school and future-planning decisions with clarity, care, and purpose — because every student deserves meaningful guidance, not just the students who are already excelling or those in crisis.
Academic Credentials
- Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) — Leadership and PolicyUniversity of Memphis · 2025
- Master of Science (M.S.) — Counseling PsychologyFreed-Hardeman University · 2012
- Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) — SociologyLane College · 2010
- Licensed School CounselorMulti-state licensure
Meet Dr. Kevin D. Trice
I'm a licensed school counselor and the founder of LaunchPoint Educational Solutions. I started LaunchPoint because I know too many students never receive the full level of support they deserve — even when they have a counselor at school. In many cases, attention is concentrated on students at the very top or bottom, while a large number of students in the middle are left trying to figure things out on their own.
I believe every student deserves personalized guidance, clear planning, and someone who will take the time to help them see what is possible. Through LaunchPoint, I help high school students and families navigate academic planning, college and career readiness, Section 504 support, and other key school-based decisions with greater clarity and confidence.
My academic background includes a B.A. in Sociology from Lane College (2010), an M.S. in Counseling Psychology from Freed-Hardeman University (2012), and an Ed.D. in Leadership and Policy from the University of Memphis (2025) — three perspectives that shape how I approach every student's situation: with context, care, and a commitment to practical solutions.
My Philosophy
Every student deserves a clear path forward — not just the students who are already excelling or those in crisis. I meet students where they are, understand their unique strengths and challenges, and build actionable plans that lead to real, lasting success.
Flexible Packages
Choose Your Support Package
Select the package that best fits your student's needs, or contact us to discuss a custom plan.
Start Smart Session
Perfect for initial exploration
- Initial assessment & goal setting
- Personalized action plan
- Resource recommendations
Student Success Package
Comprehensive ongoing support
- Monthly counseling sessions
- Success plan development & tracking
- Family consultation & updates
- Between-session email support
Senior Launch Package
Intensive senior year support
- Bi-weekly counseling sessions
- College application & essay support
- Graduation readiness tracking
- Priority email & phone support
504 & Disability Support Package
Specialized support for students with disabilities
- Section 504 plan review & navigation
- School meeting preparation & advocacy
- Psychoeducational evaluation review
- Accommodation planning & monitoring
- Family guidance & disability rights education
- Transition planning support