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Educational 
          Advocacy

Empowering Families, Supporting Students

Bilingual Educational Advocate Services in New York City (Spanish)
 

Ensuring Every Child Gets The Support They Deserve 

 

Are you overwhelmed by your child’s developmental milestones and the conflicting messages you receive from school professionals? Do you notice that your child isn’t engaging in the same activities as their peers at the park or family gatherings? Have special education evaluations determined your child is “not eligible,” even though teachers consistently raise concerns and your child struggles to meet grade-level standards?

If so, you’re not alone—and we’re here to help. As experienced educational advocates, we specialize in guiding families through the complex maze of developmental challenges, school systems, and special education services.


 

“Every child deserves the opportunity to reach their full potential, and with the right support, all children can achieve greatness.” –Barack Obama 

​​MAKING A DIFFERENCE
WHERE IT COUNTS
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Who We Are

We are dedicated educational advocates who help families navigate the special education system in NYC. Our goal is to ensure that every student receives the appropriate services, accommodations, and support they need to succeed. 

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Why Choose Us

​✔Twenty-Five Years of Experience
✔ Personalized Support for Your Child
✔ Strong Knowledge of NYC DOE Policies
✔ Dedication to Student Success

 

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Candida Leon, 

LCSW

Services

School Kids

IEP & 504 Plan Assistance

Reviewing, modifying, and advocating for necessary accommodations from age 3 to 18. 

After School

Special Education Evaluations

Guiding families through initial evaluations and further reevaluations, and requesting independent evaluations wherever appropriate. 

Drama Class

School Placement Guidance

Helping find the appropriate educational setting for your child.

Lecture Room

Parent Education & Workshops

Teaching parents about their rights and available resources.

Child Therapy

Therapeutic
Counseling

Providing bilingual and bicultural counseling as mandated on the IEP 

Don’t just take our word for it—hear firsthand about the difference
↓we’ve made↓

Pedro P. 

"I cannot express enough gratitude for the incredible support and dedication of our advocate Candida throughout my child’s educational journey. From the very beginning, she fought tirelessly to ensure my child was placed in the NEST program, where he finally received the structured support he needed. Candida guided us every step of the way, ensuring an IEP that truly reflected my child's needs.

Thanks to their unwavering support, my child continues to thrive in an environment that understands and nurtures his unique needs. I couldn’t be more satisfied with the outcome and will always be grateful for their expertise, persistence, and genuine care for my child's success.”

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39-45 Crescent Street, LIC. 11101

401-584-9888

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As a proud minority women-owned business, we are committed to empowering diversity, equity, and inclusion both in the workplace and in the community. Our journey has been shaped by the challenges and triumphs of being a minority woman entrepreneur, and we’re dedicated to making an impact by supporting other diverse voices in business.

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