About UnityEd

Simplifying education so everyone can confidently support children

Practical, research-informed training and certification programs that equip parents, educators, and organizations to confidently support children and families.

Our Mission

UnityEd is an educational company specializing in special education, parent advocacy, IEP support, MTSS, school compliance, youth mentorship, disability inclusion, professional development, and online certifications.

Our long-term vision is to become a trusted national provider of educational training and digital learning solutions — where every learner immediately feels: "This is a premium, professional academy designed to help me succeed."

Special Education

Practical, research-informed guidance.

Parent Advocacy

IEP support & school compliance.

MTSS & Intervention

Systems that improve outcomes.

Youth Mentorship

Disability inclusion & development.

Valerie Close, M.Ed.

Founder, UnityEd Academy · M.Ed. Special Education · M.Ed. English Language Acquisition · 22+ Years of Experience

A note from our founder

The person behind UnityEd

"We are building a premier online learning platform dedicated to empowering parents, educators, advocates, mentors, organizations, and schools through high-quality educational resources and certification programs."

"Our mission is to simplify complex educational systems and provide practical, research-informed solutions that improve outcomes for children, families, and professionals."

— Valerie Close, M.Ed., Founder

Our Core Values

What guides everything we build

Excellence

We strive for excellence in every course, lesson, and learner experience.

Integrity

We communicate honestly, meet commitments, and respect confidentiality.

Collaboration

We work together professionally and respectfully.

Innovation

We embrace technology and AI to improve efficiency while maintaining quality.

Continuous Improvement

We welcome ideas that improve our courses, systems, and learner experience.

Hope-Centered

Warm, empowering, and practical — built to give families confidence.

Who We Serve

Built for the people who support students every day

  • Parents
  • Special Education Teachers
  • General Education Teachers
  • School Administrators
  • School Psychologists
  • Related Service Providers
  • Youth Mentors
  • Educational Advocates
  • Community Organizations
  • Churches
  • Schools & Districts
  • Nonprofits

Join us in building UnityEd

Become a Founding Member and help shape a trusted national learning academy.