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Understanding your child’s educational needs and navigating the school system can feel overwhelming.
Join Christine Levy, M.Ed., Founder and CEO of Levy Educational Advocacy®, and Tara Mallon, Parent Coach and Levy Certified Educational Advocate, for an informational session on educational advocacy, special education, and practical strategies for building effective parent and school partnerships.
Virtual Workshop
- Date: Wednesday, November 18th
- Time: 12:00pm ET
- Hosts: Christine Levy & Tara Mallon
- Price: $15
Attendees will learn how to:
- Better understand IEPs, 504 Plans, and the special education process.
- Recognize when a child may need additional support or evaluation.
- Prepare for school meetings and ask meaningful questions.
- Document concerns and communicate effectively with school teams.
- Understand how an educational advocate can support families before a crisis occurs.
Our goal is to empower families with knowledge, confidence, and practical tools to help their children thrive.
Virtual Workshop Hosts
Christine Levy, M.Ed.
Founder & CEO of Levy Educational Advocacy®
Christine Levy, M.Ed., is an educator, advocate, speaker, and entrepreneur dedicated to helping families navigate complex educational systems with confidence and clarity. With more than 20 years of experience in public and independent schools, she has served as a classroom teacher at The Hewitt School (NYC), Upper Elementary Coordinator at The Aaron School (NYC), and held district leadership roles in Rhode Island, including Assistant Director of Special Education and Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) Coordinator.
Christine holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education from the University of Rhode Island, a Master’s Degree in Students with Disabilities from New York University, and a Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership from Bank Street College of Education.
Inspired by her own family’s advocacy journey, Christine founded Levy Educational Advocacy in 2022. Through her work, she has supported families nationwide in accessing educational services, strengthening family-school partnerships, and securing meaningful outcomes for students with diverse learning needs. She is also the creator of The Levy Way® Educational Advocacy Certification, a professional training program designed to equip educators, advocates, and leaders with practical advocacy strategies grounded in compassion, collaboration, and expertise.
As a parent navigating invisible disabilities, including PANS/PANDAS, she brings both professional expertise and lived experience to her work. Christine is a recognized voice in educational advocacy, speaking nationally on inclusion, invisible disabilities, special education, family-school partnerships, and systems change.
Tara Mallon
Advocate | Special Education & Learning Specialist | Parent Coach
Credentials & Certifications
- M.S.Ed., Special Education — Teachers College, Columbia University
- Advanced Certificate, Supervision & Administration — Hunter College
- NY State Licensed Special Education Teacher
- NJ Licensed Learning Disabilities Teacher Consultant
- PCI Certified Parent Coach
- 20+ Years in Special Education & Educational Leadership
- Former Head of Lower School — Aaron School, NYC
- Former Primary School Learning Specialist — Montclair Kimberley Academy
- The Levy Way™ Educational Advocacy Certification
Why Families Choose Tara
- Brings a whole-child, school-informed perspective to educational advocacy
- Understands both family challenges and the realities of implementing supports in schools
- Background spans special education, school leadership, learning support, and parent coaching
- Experienced supporting students with ADHD, learning disabilities, autism and anxiety
- Helps families understand evaluations, identify areas of need, prepare for school conversations, and advocate for appropriate supports