Advocating for Children and
Empowering Ecosystems

An IntegratED and TailorED approach to Impact the Lives of Children 

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Expert Consultants | Experienced Counsel
Executive Coaches

Expert Educational Consultants

Our consultants and coaches have served as school and district-level leaders, nonprofit founders and directors, content and curriculum specialists.  We are strategic, thought-partners dedicated to improving performance, policies and practices in the spaces that impact children.   

We partner with mission-driven organizations on a variety of projects, ranging from:
  • board evaluation training & development
  • charter school application & renewal evaluations 
  • emerging leadership coaching & development
  • policy & process audits, workflow analysis and revisions
  • stakeholder engagement solutions (focus groups, empathy interviews and surveys

Experienced Legal Representation

We are problem solvers:  experienced litigators and trained mediators, committed to ensuring the physical and  psychological safety, academic services and supports are paramount for children. Our collaborative approach is child-centered and integrated to support issues in school or at home.  

We are approved and appointed by Cook County to serve as a Child Representative, Guardian ad Litem or Attorney for the Child.

We help families and organizations navigate: 

  • child custody & parental support
  • minor guardianship petitions & discharge 
  • special education advocacy & mediation 
  • student discipline hearings & mediation  

elevatED extends expertise and experience to strengthen capacity of individuals and institutions shaping the lives of children.

Our Clients Are...

seeking an independent Child Representative, Guardian ad Litem or Mediator

seeking support to improve student outcomes, teacher performance, streamline processes, mediate parent & employee grievances

navigating the complexities of
Co-Parenting, Special Education, and Student Disciplinary Actions

seeking strategy and support to engage stakeholders.

Let's Elevate Possibilities for Children Together