The Levy Way, For Families
Unique learning experiences designed for you and your family.
VIRTUAL EVENT: Back to School Parent Night / Noche De Padres De Regreso A Clases
504, IEP, and Educational Advocacy for Your Child
Making sure your child gets the right support when needed. If you have questions, please send them before the event, and we will do our best to answer them during the talk.
Presented by:
Christine Levy
Founder, Levy Educational Advocacy
Arlette Hidalgo
Educator and Educational Advocate
Planes 504, Iep Y Defensa Educativa Para Su Hijo
Asegurarse de que su hijo reciba el apoyo adecuado cuando lo necesite. Tienes preguntas, envíales antes del evento y haremos nuestro mejor esfuerzo por responderlas durante la charla.
Presentado Por
Christine Levy
Fundadora, Levy Educational Advocacy
Arlette Hidalgo
Educadora y Defensora Educativa
The Levy Way™: Back-to-School Intensive
Not Sure You Need an Advocate Yet? Start Here.
The Levy Way™ Back-to-School Parent Intensive
3 Weeks • 3 Live Sessions • Complete Parent Toolkit
The school year is starting, and you have questions. Maybe you're not even sure yet whether your child needs additional support or simply a better plan. This three-week live online intensive gives parents the tools, knowledge, and confidence to start the year organized, informed, and proactive, without waiting for a crisis to advocate for their child.
Event Details
Dates: September 9th, 16th & 23rd
Time: 6:30–7:30 PM
Format: Live Online
Investment: $175
Presented by: Stacey Souza — Lead Advocate, Executive Functioning Coach & Educational Development Liaison
Special Guest: Alexandra D. Szabo, MA, LMHC
What You'll Learn
SEE the whole child
UNDERSTAND the information and data
CONNECT with your school team
ACT strategically when support is needed
Week 1 — September 9: Start Strong
Know Your Child. Know Your Plan.
Start the year with a clear picture of your child's strengths, needs, and supports.
You'll learn how to:
Prepare for the transition back to school
Communicate what matters most about your child
Build a strong home-school connection
Create a "Meet My Child" one-page profile
Navigate anxiety, uncertainty, and back-to-school transitions
You'll leave with: a practical plan for starting strong.
Week 2 — September 16: Get Organized
Build Your Parent Command Center.
Stop searching through hundreds of emails and documents when you need information.
Learn how to organize and track:
IEPs and 504 Plans
Evaluations and assessments
School communication
Progress data and work samples
Meeting notes
Outside provider information
You'll also receive ready-to-use communication templates to help you connect with teachers and providers with confidence.
Special Guest Speaker: Alexandra D. Szabo, MA, LMHC. Alexandra joins this session for a practical conversation on organization, communication, connection, and collaboration — helping parents navigate the school year with greater clarity and confidence.
Week 3 — September 23: Know the Signs
When Is It Time to Ask for Help?
Not every struggle means something is wrong — but sometimes early signs matter. Using The Levy Way™, you'll learn to move from:
Concern → Observation → Information → Action
We'll explore:
What screening data can — and can't — tell you
Early signs worth paying attention to
Adjustment vs. potential concern
When to ask questions
When to request additional information
When additional support may be appropriate
When an advocate might help
And just as importantly: how to advocate without letting advocacy take over your life.
Is This For You?
This intensive is for parents who:
Have a child with an MTSS intervention plan, IEP, or 504 Plan
Have concerns about learning, attention, executive functioning, behavior, or social-emotional needs
Want a stronger start to the school year
Feel overwhelmed by school information
Want to communicate more confidently with their child's team
Want to be proactive instead of reactive
Aren't sure whether they need an advocate yet
You don't have to wait for a crisis. You just need to know what to look for, what questions to ask, and what to do next.
Webinar with Social City
Join Christine Levy, Founder, CEO, and thought leader of Levy Educational Advocacy, for an engaging and informative presentation designed to empower families as they prepare for the upcoming school year. In this session, Christine will break down practical, real-world strategies for effectively advocating for your child within the special education system, helping you move from uncertainty to clarity and confidence.
The Details
Thursday, July 16th
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Virtual via Google Meet
Participants will gain insight into:
Proactively approaching the school year
Understanding key advocacy entry points
Identifying what meaningful collaboration with a school team looks like
Christine will also provide guidance on:
Organizing information
Communicating effectively with school personnel
Ensuring your child’s needs are clearly understood and appropriately supported from day one.
Whether you are new to advocacy or looking to strengthen your existing approach, this presentation will help you start the school year grounded, prepared, and equipped with tools you can immediately use to support your child’s educational journey.
Levy Academy May Virtual Roundtable
Join us for a powerful and practical conversation designed to help you truly understand your child’s neuropsychological evaluation—and what to do next.
Levy Academy Virtual Roundtable with Dr. Alison Burns
Wednesday, May 6, 2026 | 6:00–7:30 PM EST
$45 | Online
Led by Christine Levy, M.Ed., alongside Stacey Souza, M.Ed., and Dr. Alison Burns, a Neuropsychologist from Neuropsychology & Education Services for Children & Adolescents, this session bridges the gap between evaluation results and real-life advocacy.
Too often, families walk away with a report—but no clear path forward. This roundtable is designed to change that.
In This Session, You Will Learn How To:
Understand the why behind neuropsychological evaluations
Break down complex reports into clear, usable insights
Identify key findings across cognitive, academic, and social-emotional domains
Turn recommendations into actionable support at home and school
Advocate with clarity using data—not guesswork
A New Light on Accommodations
Move beyond generic supports and learn how to align accommodations with your child’s unique neurocognitive profile.
Live Q&A
Bring your questions, your reports, and your real-life scenarios. This is a space for guidance, clarity, and connection.
A private access link will be sent prior to the event.
About Dr. Alison Burns
Dr. Burns conducts comprehensive evaluations of school-aged children, adolescents, and young adults with a variety of developmental, learning, and emotional difficulties. She has expertise in the evaluation of individuals following a concussion/mild traumatic brain injury and particularly enjoys working with individuals with attention (ADHD) and executive functioning (EF) difficulties. Dr. Burns is passionate about helping individuals and their families better understand their areas of strength and weakness and provides tailored treatment recommendations based upon that unique profile to make the evaluation most helpful for each client.
Educational Advocacy Webinar
Connect with experts and gain valuable insights to enhance your understanding of how an educational advocate can support your child’s needs. Our webinar offers practical advice and a supportive environment for all parents, caregivers, educators, and therapists.
Grounded in The Levy Way: Expertise with empathy and advocacy with impact.
Demystifying the Advocate: What an educational advocate does and how they support families while partnering with schools and professionals to create meaningful solutions for children.
How to Advocate for your Child: practical strategies families can use to navigate school systems, participate confidently in IEP meetings, and ensure their child’s needs are understood and supported.
You Asked, We Answered: Attendees can submit questions ahead of time, and we’ll address them during the presentation.
About Christine Levy, M.Ed
Christine Levy is a respected educational advocate and thought leader dedicated to helping students and families navigate complex educational systems and access the services and supports they need to thrive. With more than 20 years of experience across public and independent schools, she brings deep expertise in special education, systems leadership, and family-centered advocacy. Christine received her Master’s degree in Students with Disabilities from New York University and a Master’s in Educational Leadership from the Bank Street College of Education. In 2022, she founded Levy Educational Advocacy, an organization committed to helping families break through barriers and access essential educational services. The organization provides concierge advocacy, IEP review and strategy, school collaboration, and training for families and educators.
About Tara Mallon, MA, LTD-C
Tara Mallon is a longtime elementary special educator and school administrator. She currently works as an educational advocate, parent coach, and specialized learning consultant. Tara has a Master's in early childhood special education from Columbia University, an advanced certificate in school administration and supervision from Hunter College. Tara is a NJ licensed learning disabilities teacher-consultant. Founded in 2025, Tara Mallon Parent Coaching offers practical solutions for confident and joyful parenting through family-centered support in navigating parenting challenges, big and small, ongoing or temporary. Families discover ways to address challenging behaviors, big feelings, and poor self-regulation. Parents are guided through developing ways to support a child’s neurodiversity, ADHD, or other learning disability. The process can help your families navigate a big transition, solve sleep struggles, or conquer battles with technology.
About Andrea Delmonico
Andrea received her Master’s degree in occupational therapy from Columbia University. Andrea is licensed and registered to practice in NY and NJ. With 20+ years in practice, Andrea has received specialized training and certifications in Ayres’ Sensory Integration (SIPT), Neuro Developmental Treatment (NDT), DIR/Floortime, and SOS Feeding Therapy. Andrea is also an adapted dance specialist, and a dance, yoga, and pilates instructor.
Founded in 2010, Abilities Therapy Network and Move Your Body Wellness Studio is a pedicatric therapy center and sensory gym in Ridgewood, NJ, offering OT, PT Speech and Panguage Therapy, Feeding Therapy, reading, writing, handwriting, DIR/floortime, sensory integration and physcological services, as well as enrichment classes in the areas of play, movement and social skills, instructed by therapists for children of all ages.
