Welcome to The COMPASS Project

Community Oriented Mentorship for Parent Advocacy & Student Success

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Every child deserves a fair chance at learning, growing, and thriving. But for many families raising children with disabilities, the journey through special education can feel overwhelming, isolating, and full of barriers.

The COMPASS Project, a nonprofit initiative of Charting the Course, is laying the foundation for a sustainable model of educational advocacy—one that centers equity, expertise, and community.

We are currently focused on training and mentoring a cohort of advocates to provide high-quality support to families who may otherwise struggle to access these services.

Our long-term mission is to expand access to free, professional advocacy for economically disadvantaged families in Maryland, ensuring every child has a voice in their education.

The Reality Our Families Face

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Children with disabilities in Maryland rely on special education services.
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Rise in dispute filings since 2017 — families are struggling to be heard.
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Maryland students live in low-income households.
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Students receiving special education dropped out last year alone.

These numbers aren’t just statistics — they represent children being left behind and parents desperate for meaningful support.

The COMPASS Solution

We believe in the power of well-trained advocates to transform the special education experience for families.

Through nationally recognized training, mentorship, and hands-on practicum experiences, The COMPASS Project is preparing a cohort of advocates to provide high-quality support to families navigating the complexities of special education.

Our goal is to build a sustainable model of advocacy that centers equity, compassion, and community connection—ensuring that no family feels alone in the process.

You Can Be Part of This Journey

Become an Ambassador

Raise awareness, spread the word, and help fund our mission.

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Volunteer

Offer your time, expertise, or heart to support a family in need.

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Provide Advocacy Services

Apply to our scholarship waitlist to enhance your advocacy skills and serve
economically disadvantaged families in your community.

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Donate

Your gift helps us train more advocates and reach more families.

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Charting the Course, LLC is a Maryland limited-liability company operating as The COMPASS Project, a project of Players Philanthropy Fund, Inc., a Texas nonprofit corporation recognized by IRS as a tax-exempt public charity under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code (Federal Tax ID: 27-6601178,ppf.org/pp). Contributions to The COMPASS Project qualify as tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law.

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A Brighter Path Begins With You

The road ahead doesn’t have to be so hard — not when there’s a compass to guide the way.

Join The COMPASS Project and stand with families who need an ally. Together, we can help every child access the education they deserve — and every parent find their voice.

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