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Three Pillars of Successful Special Education Support


Welcome to Evolve Empowerment Initiative’s expanded service packages, created through direct input from families and built around three interconnected pillars, each addressing a distinct but equally important dimension of a child's life.
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Home

Helping families create home environments that mirror and reinforce the supports students receive at school. Includes connection groups, sibling support, and social connection groups for caregivers.

School

The root work of IEP and 504 advocacy — fostering collaborative relationships with care teams and equipping families with communication skills that serve their children and protect those relationships.

Self

Empowering students to understand and embrace their disability, own their accommodations with confidence, and know how to hold important boundaries whenever necessary.


Six Solutions for Wrap Around Support

Evolve offers a full spectrum of services to support your student and their family through the special education process, each one centered on one of our three pillars of success. Home, School, and Self.
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IEP Meeting Navigator Workbook

35+ page interactive workbook that walks you through the often complex and intimidating process of obtaining an IEP.

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Workshops

  • EEI Introductory Session
  • Interacting with Autism/Autism 101 with Jen Glacel
  • The Power of Self Advocacy
  • Twice Exceptional Students
  • The Importance of Building Relationships.
Offered live and on demand when available. 
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Student Courses

  • NeuroBears: Understanding YOUR Autism Experience
  • Your Plan, Your Power IEP Self Advocacy Course


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Private Sessions

  • Private Home Sessions: creating supportive environments at home.
  • IEP Self Advocacy Private Sessions
Offered in person or virtual
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Groups

  • Family Connection Groups
  • Sibshop Sibling Support Groups
Family Connection offered virtually and in person.  Sibshop in person only, virtual coming soon.


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Individual Services

Our original, individualized and thorough advocacy services are central to our mission.  These services are personalized, so reach out to speak with an advocate to see how we can help!
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Tiered Monthly Memberships

We've made convenient monthly membership tiers to make the full spectrum of support easy. 
Monthly subscriptions offer broader access and discounts to a package tailored to exactly what you need. 
Group and Course attendance is limited to ensure effective participation, and we will maintain waiting lists.  Members will have priority access to any new offerings before they are made public!

Tier 1: See

  • Access to all available workshops
  • FREE workbooks
  • Choice of one group




Tier 2: Stand

  • Everything from "See"  PLUS....
  • One hour advisory call per month
  • Participate in two groups



Tier 3: Reach

  • Everything from "Stand"  PLUS...
  • Full records review and findings report
  • Care team communication assistance
  • Quarterly progress monitoring

Tier 4: Soar

  • Everything from "Reach"  PLUS....
  • One Weekly Private Session of your choice.





Individual Service Packages

All the services you see available in the tiered monthly packages are also available for individual purchases. All courses, groups, private sessions, workshops, and workbooks are designed to support the three essential pillars of success, home, school, and self.  

Semester Schedules

Our semesters are 12 weeks long. Check out the current options available for this semester and preview the upcoming semester schedule. The current semester runs from April 12, 2026 - July 4, 2026, and the upcoming semester runs from July 5, 2026 - September 26, 2026.
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Current Semester Schedule

12 weeks long | April 12, 2026 - July 4, 2026

Upcoming Semester Schedule

12 weeks long | July 5, 2026 - September 26, 2026


PROGRAM INFORMATION


In Person Sessions:

Abiding Presence Lutheran Church
6304 Lee Chapel Rd.
Burke, VA

THURSDAY EVENINGS 5:00-6:00PM
  • NeuroBears: Understanding Your Autism Experience
  • Your Plan, Your Power, IEP Self Advocacy Training Course
1st, 3rd, and 5th
SATURDAY MORNINGS 8:30-10:00AM
  • Family Connection Group
  • Sibshop Sibling Workshops

At EEI, inclusivity is at the heart of what we do. We are a secular organization, but we believe in building bridges with those who share our passion for service. That’s why we’re so excited to partner with Abiding Presence Lutheran Church. They’ve opened their doors to us, providing a home where our program can flourish. We are honored to work alongside a partner that embodies the spirit of "neighbors helping neighbors." 

Have Questions?


Book a free 30 minute call now and we will be happy to answer them!

As a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit, EEI is dedicated to removing financial barriers to education. We proudly operate on a sliding scale, and 100% of our profits, after operating expenses, are reinvested directly into our subsidy programs for families in need. To learn more about how we support our community, contact us at info@eeiadvocacy.com.