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 now 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 an NY and NJ-licensed learning disabilities teacher-consultant and a certified parent coach. Founded in 2024, Tara Mallon Parent Coaching offers […]. She lives in South Orange, NJ, with her husband and two daughters.
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.
