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Strategic Advocacy in Action: May Cohort

$250.00

with Stacey Souza, M.Ed.
Lead Advocate, Master Advocacy Educator & Mentor, Levy Educational Advocacy

Course Overview
Transform how you understand, support, and advocate for every learner—in real time.

This live, 4-week interactive course is designed to move beyond theory into practice. Through guided instruction, case-based discussion, and actionable tools, participants will learn how to confidently navigate educational systems, analyze student data, and lead collaborative, solution-focused conversations.

Grounded in The Levy Way—a research-informed, student-centered framework—you will build the skills to align teams, leverage strengths, and create meaningful, measurable outcomes for students.

Designed for educators, mental health professionals, and school leaders, this course equips you to turn insight into strategic, effective advocacy.

with Stacey Souza, M.Ed.
Lead Advocate, Master Advocacy Educator & Mentor, Levy Educational Advocacy

Course Overview
Transform how you understand, support, and advocate for every learner—in real time.

This live, 4-week interactive course is designed to move beyond theory into practice. Through guided instruction, case-based discussion, and actionable tools, participants will learn how to confidently navigate educational systems, analyze student data, and lead collaborative, solution-focused conversations.

Grounded in The Levy Way—a research-informed, student-centered framework—you will build the skills to align teams, leverage strengths, and create meaningful, measurable outcomes for students.

Designed for educators, mental health professionals, and school leaders, this course equips you to turn insight into strategic, effective advocacy.

Additional Information

Upcoming Cohorts

May Cohort Dates: 

  • Tuesday, May 5th, 6pm

  • Tuesday, May 12th, 6pm

  • Tuesday, May 19th, 6pm

  • Tuesday, May 26th, 6pm

Course Format

  • 4 Live Sessions (once per week)

  • 60 minutes per session

  • Interactive, discussion-based, with real-world application

  • Live Q&A and coaching

What’s Included

  • 4 Live Instructional Sessions with Stacey Souza

  • Downloadable Scripts & Advocacy Guides

  • Real-Time Coaching + Q&A

  • Practical Tools for Immediate Application

  • Networking & Ongoing Support

Course Overview

  • Week 1

    Foundations of Strategic Advocacy

    1. Clarify roles within the educational team

    2. Understand how to organize and interpret student records

    3. Build a strong, advocacy-centered mindset

    4. Introduction to The Levy Way framework

  • Week 2

    Data-Driven Decision Making

    1. Analyze screening data, evaluations, and student work

    2. Identify meaningful trends and gaps

    3. Prioritize supports based on evidence—not assumptions

    4. Track progress effectively

  • Week 3

    Strength-Based Student Support

    1. Leverage student strengths to drive intervention

    2. Address executive functioning needs

    3. Apply bias-aware, student-centered practices

    4. Align supports across home, school, and providers

  • Week 4

    Navigating Systems & Leading Effective Meetings

    1. Understand MTSS, 504, and IEP processes

    2. Prepare for and lead solution-focused meetings

    3. Use scripts and strategies to advocate with clarity and confidence

    4. Build sustainable systems of support