Advocate. Educator. Founder. Speaker.
Welcome to my website! I am delighted you are here to learn more about who I am and how I educate people. Education shapes the world, and there's room for all professions to grow and learn. There is no denying - education fosters our future.
Dr. Marla Faith Crawford
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FEATURED IN
I EDUCATE PEOPLE.
As a veteran educator with over 30 years of experience, I have witnessed first-hand the struggles of students, parents, educators, and even school districts when navigating the complexities of the American education system.
It did not take long to realize I had strengths in advocating for those with special needs and learning disabilities. I discovered many parents and educators felt overwhelmed by the needs of these students and struggled to find a path forward. That is why, over 20 years ago, I started supporting countless students, parents, and educators.
Dr. Marla F. Crawford Ph.D.
UPCOMING SPEAKING EVENTS
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2023 International Convention of Psychological Science (ICPS) March 9 - 11, 2023
Brussels, Belgium
Join the Movement
I am committed to educating people to ensure they have the necessary tools and knowledge to make informed decisions. In 2022, I launched my YouTube channel to share my insight on various issues ranging from parental engagement, advocacy, social justice, the prison-to-school pipeline, and much more. I have three programs: Elite Educational Consulting, Psychology Behind Behavior, and Social Justice with Faith. Discover how I empower my viewers to dive deeper into issues that affect them directly and provide a platform for conversations for change. Watch and Learn!
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I AM A FOUNDER.
CHANGING THE WORLD ONE STUDENT AT A TIME.
Elite Educational Consulting was founded in 2002 to pursue the highest quality educational consulting for students and families, enhance development, and foster career satisfaction among professional and community-based members. Elite Educational Consulting offers various services, including Special Education Services, Educational Law, Program Development, On-Demand Educational Professional Development, Standard Based IEPs, Functional Behavior Assessment, and more. Discover how we are empowering families and the people who serve them.
I AM AN ADVOCATOR.
Dr. Marla F. Crawford, Ph.D., has argued an unprecedented three cases before high courts, including the U.S. Supreme Court. Her unrelenting commitment to be a voice for the voiceless in special education law is demonstrated by her advocacy in three cases: Crawford v. Henrico School Board, Crawford v. Henrico School Board for Richmond City, and Crawford v. Mark Herring.
I AM AN EDUCATOR.
​Dr. Marla F. Crawford, Ph.D., is a true educator with over 30 years of experience creating educational curricula for universities and other educational institutions. Many law firms and the government have utilized her academic expertise in navigating the laws related to education.
I AM A SPEAKER.
Dr. Marla Crawford is a well-known speaker and advocacy expert with over 30 years of experience in the education field. She has several media mentions to her credit, recognizing her take on various topics ranging from the rise of special education disputes to the importance of mental health experts in public school systems, to name a few.
