What Makes LEA Advocates Different

At Levy Educational Advocacy, we understand that navigating the complexities of the educational system can be daunting for families. What sets our advocates apart is not just their expertise and strategic insight, but their profound compassion and commitment to each student. Here are our top 13 ways our LEA advocates are better than the rest:

We have all sat at the table already as special education teachers, admin/teacher leaders and  most importantly as parents. 

Others may wear only one of these hats- sadly it’s not enough. 

We are experts. We have high level degrees and certifications in Special Education. 

Others are leaving teaching because they are simply  over it and don’t have the degrees to support the expertise needed. 

We get the ins and outs of the day to day in a school building. 

If you don’t know the ins and outs- the school based team/their LEA is already a head of you. 

We know the law and local and state guidelines. 

We know the research and evidence based methodologies 

We have developed an exclusive toolkit for advocates that only LEA trained and certified advocates have access to.

We have a framework that goes beyond the IEP table. We look at best practices and backwards design from age 18-22 to ensure we have the whole child in mind social and emotionally and academically. 

Others  look at your child year to year, IEP to IEP- it’s just a bandaid. 

We bring connection, intention and empathy to the table with embedded professional development for the team- we all have a role at the table.

Others point fingers and leave teachers crying at the table. That’s not a win and leaves your child in an adversarial place. 

We are here. We are the experts. Now serving RI, CT and MA clients.