About Luella Mae
At Luella Mae Learning & Advocacy, we specialize in helping schools build stronger, more compliant, and equity-focused special education systems. Founded by seasoned consultant Natosha M. Allison, our firm was created to support school teams that not only need guidance—but genuinely want to grow. We partner with public, private, and charter schools to deliver hands-on consulting in areas like IEP meeting facilitation, case management support, compliance audits, staff training, and data system setup.
Whether your team is navigating complex legal requirements or looking to improve service delivery, we bring the clarity, strategy, and heart needed to move forward with confidence.Our work is grounded in deep classroom and leadership experience, extensive knowledge of IDEA and Section 504, and a belief that compliance should always serve students—not just systems. We don’t offer one-size-fits-all solutions.
Every recommendation is customized, every partnership built on trust, and every outcome designed to help educators do what they do best: support learners.Named in honor of the founder’s family legacy, Luella Mae Learning & Advocacy blends compassion, legal precision, and educational insight to make sure every student gets the support they deserve—and every school has the tools to deliver it.
Our Mission
Luella Mae Learning & Advocacy supports schools, educators, and families by ensuring legal compliance, equitable access, and high-quality special education services. We provide consulting in case management, IEP/504 implementation, and data-driven intervention systems—empowering schools to meet their obligations while centering the needs of every learner.
Meet Natosha M. Allison
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Natosha M. Allison is a dedicated special education consultant with over a decade of experience championing equitable access and legal compliance in schools. Her journey in special education began as a substitute teacher, which led her to various roles—including paraprofessional, classroom teacher, and ultimately a leadership position overseeing the special education department.
Natosha has served in both public and charter school settings, where she has led IEP and 504 meetings, facilitated MTSS implementation, and played an active role on Behavioral Health Teams. She has trained teachers, paraprofessionals, and school staff on effective data collection, progress monitoring, and making data-informed decisions aligned with IDEA and Section 504 requirements. She has also developed and implemented systems that improve compliance, strengthen service delivery, and enhance staff accountability—always with a focus on equitable student outcomes.
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As a Doctoral Candidate in Special Education, Natosha holds a Master of Education in Special Education with endorsements in Learning Behavior Specialist and English as a Second Language, along with a Master of Business Administration. This unique combination of instructional expertise and business acumen allows her to bring both strategic and practical solutions to the schools and families she serves.
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Before entering education, Natosha held roles in business compliance, licensing, and financial services—experience that sharpened her attention to detail, documentation, and regulatory standards. That same precision now drives her consulting work.
Recognizing the increasing demand for knowledgeable and committed special education support, Natosha founded Luella Mae Learning & Advocacy to partner with schools that not only need support but genuinely want it. Through her work, she helps educational teams move from compliance confusion to confident, student-centered practices.
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Luella Mae Learning & Advocacy—where heart, law, and strategy align to deliver the support every student deserves.
In Honor of Luella Mae
Luella Mae is more than a name—it’s a legacy. This business honors Natosha’s grandmother, Luella Mae Allison, a woman who embodied resilience, compassion, and a deep commitment to education and advocacy. Her unwavering belief in the potential of every child continues to shape and inspire the work Natosha leads in schools today. In choosing this name, Natosha carries forward her grandmother’s spirit—one rooted in purpose, heart, and the firm belief that every child deserves a champion.