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GRACE Education Advocacy is a nonprofit organization helping families navigate school systems, access resources, and advocate for the educational support their children need to thrive. We work alongside families, educators, and communities to remove barriers and strengthen pathways to student success.
Advocacy that moves families forward.
Our Mission
Every child deserves the support
they need to thrive.
To passionately advocate for the rights of youth and families facing schooling challenges. We are dedicated to collaborating with school systems, educators, and communities to ensure equitable access to quality education for every student.
Our programs
Creating pathways
to greater opportunity
Three programs. One shared goal: stronger support for students and families.
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BRIDGE
Advocacy Program
Direct Advocacy
Support with school meetings, IEPs, 504 plans, MTSS, academic data, educational interventions, and navigating school systems.
Parent Coaching
Practical coaching that helps parents understand their role, communicate effectively with schools, and advocate confidently for their child.
Educational Rights & Legal Connections
Connections to appropriate legal education resources and attorneys when families need additional guidance regarding student rights.
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ANCHOR
Tutoring Program
The ANCHOR Tutoring Program is GEAI’s academic support initiative, designed to reinforce classroom instruction and provide students with the extra support they need to stay on course.
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Tutoring is available to families participating in the BRIDGE Advocacy Program, allowing support to align with each student’s educational needs and school-based interventions.
Services Include:
- 1:1 Tutoring sessions 2-4 times a month
- Monthly parent updates
- Tutoring progress reports used during advocacy meetings
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COMPASS
 Program
The COMPASS Program helps nonprofit organizations strengthen their effectiveness by aligning their mission, programs, people, operations, and outcomes to create meaningful and measurable impact.
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Grounded in the COMPASS™ Framework, the program helps organizations identify
strengths, uncover gaps, and build practical systems that improve performance, accountability, and long-term sustainability.
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How We Support Organizations:
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Organizational Alignment: Assess mission, programs, operations, leadership, implementation, and data practices to identify strengths, gaps, and opportunities for greater alignment.
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Strategic Planning: Establish clear priorities, measurable goals, and actionable roadmaps for achieving the organization's intended impact.
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Impact Measurement: Develop practical systems for identifying outcomes, measuring progress, using data, and communicating
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Accountability & Continuous Quality Improvement: Build the capacity of leaders and teams to use evidence, accountability,
reflection, and continuous improvement to strengthen organizational effectiveness.
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The Kathy Conte
MAKE A DIFFERENCE AWARD
The Kathy Conte Make a Difference Award recognizes teachers who make a meaningful impact on students in Lexington City Schools.
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Named in honor of Ms. Kathy Conte, the founder’s 4th-grade teacher, the award celebrates educators whose dedication strengthens students, families, and the school community.
- $1,000 cash prize
- Commemorative plaque
- 1-year advisory seat on GEAI’s Board of Directors
- Opportunity to use funds for classroom
Award Includes:
Ms. Kathy Conte
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Your support
creates opportunity...
Your donations directly fund advocacy support for families and essential services for students. Together, we can ensure every child has a path to success.
With your donation, we can:
- Provide free or low-cost advocacy to families in crisis
- Deliver high-impact tutoring to students falling behind
- Honor and retain life-changing teachers in our communities
Ways to give or partner:
- Sponsor one student/family for a full year: $2,500
- Support a tutoring scholarship: $720–$1,440
- Contribute to the Kathy Conte Award Fund
- Host a fundraiser or become a recurring donor
- Offer in-kind donations (tutoring, meeting spaces, etc.)
