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District-Level Professional Learning & Systems Training

At Elijah’s Place Advocacy Group, we partner with school districts to strengthen inclusive practices, build educator capacity, and improve outcomes for students with disabilities, especially those who are multiply marginalized. Our work is grounded in evidence-based practice, culturally responsive frameworks, and special education law.

We move beyond compliance to support lasting systems change.
 

Our Focus Areas
 

Our professional learning supports districts in:

  • Aligning MTSS and special education

  • Improving IEP quality and implementation

  • Increasing educator confidence in supporting autistic learners and students with complex needs

  • Addressing disproportionality through equity-centered practices

  • Strengthening family–school partnerships

Sessions are interactive, practical, and immediately applicable.
 

Core Training Topics
 

Districts partner with us for learning in:

  • Meaningful, legally sound IEP development

  • Supporting Black autistic students and other multiply marginalized learners

  • Evidence-based reading and math intervention

  • Family–school communication and advocacy

  • Systems that retain and support special educators
     

Training Formats
 

We offer:

  • Keynotes

  • Half- or full-day professional development

  • Multi-session district cohorts

  • Leadership retreats

  • Virtual workshops

  • Customized consulting packages

All trainings include tools and implementation guidance.
 

Why Elijah’s Place?
 

Led by Dr. Nicole Anthony, our work blends research, systems expertise, advocacy, and lived experience. We understand policy, practice, and people, and help districts turn vision into action.
 

Outcomes
 

District partners report:

  • Stronger, more meaningful IEPs

  • Greater staff confidence and clarity

  • Improved MTSS alignment

  • More productive family meetings

  • Clearer implementation pathways

  • Fewer compliance errors
     

Let’s Build Together

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Elijah’s Place Advocacy Group supports districts in moving from reactive compliance to proactive excellence. We welcome the opportunity to design a professional learning experience aligned with your district’s goals and student needs.

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