About Us
Educational Advocacy & Community Supports
Have you tried to work out IEP problems on your own. Felt that the school district was not listening to your concerns. Call and talk to us about our advocate program. Attend our training sessions and become aware of the laws that effect special education students.
We work with company's to help education their employees. Whether you want to hold in-person seminars for new staff or hold online training sessions, we have you covered. We also can design trainings to fit any IDEA subject. Call us for our competitive pricing list.
Need help finding supports and services in our community, let us help you find the support you need. Talk to us about our community partners and how they can help your family. Call or email Harriet Langer-Williamson to set your appointment. Harriet will help you navigate the special education system and find community support and services
for your family.
Certified Tutors
- We know that learning is easier when you have an excellent teacher. That's why many of our educators have achieved an advanced degree in their field. Our instructors are passionate about the subjects they teach and will bring this enthusiasm when they are working with your child. All our tutors will have current clearances mandated by the state of PA. Call or email Christoper Langer-Williamson to schedule an intake.
Military Liaison
- Have you retired from the military and you are returning to civilian life. Let our military laison help you with the school district your children will be going too. Many military families do not realize that IEP'S and 504 plans that were developed while serving in the military are different than plans developed in your local school district. We can also help you with other supports serves in Erie and Crawford. County. Call or email Staff Sargent Victoria Webb to see how she can help you return to a non-military life style and to make sure your child/children are receiving all the supports and service they are entitled in their educational setting.
additional Site information
Staff email addresses
Advocate: harriet@empowertogrow.org
Tutor: chris@empowertogrow.org
Military:victoria@empowertogrow.org
Coming events
We are currently working on some great trainings to start in the summer of 2018. IEP season is just starting and many parents have questions about their current special education programs, how do we get our child/children evaluated to receive special education. what does FAPE mean, what is the timeline for special education request, and what is the difference between medical and educational evaluations. We will have more information posted on May 1, 2018.
We need your help
Empower to Grow is a newly found organization and we have applied for our non-profit and 501c3 certification. During this time all staff is volunteering their time. If you belong to an organization that donates to programs like ours, please ask them to consider adding Empower to Grow to their donation list.