Dr. Judy Elliott

Dr. Judy Elliott is a nationally recognized leader in Multi‑Tiered System of Supports and systems‑level school improvement. She served as chief academic officer for the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD), overseeing curriculum, instruction, assessment, professional learning, and student support services across one of the nation’s largest school systems.

Before LAUSD, she held senior leadership roles as chief of teaching and learning in Portland Public Schools and assistant superintendent of student support services in the Long Beach Unified School District, and previously worked as a senior researcher at the National Center on Educational Outcomes. Dr. Elliott began her career as a special education teacher and school psychologist, later teaching graduate courses in curriculum, instruction, and applied behavior analysis.

Appointed as New York state’s first Distinguished Educator, she has guided districts nationwide in aligning curriculum, instruction, assessment, data use, and accountability to improve outcomes for all learners. Her work centers on systems change, equitable instruction, and data‑based decision-making.

Dr. Elliott has trained thousands of educators, published more than 50 articles and chapters, and continues to support schools and organizations across the country in implementing integrated MTSS frameworks that accelerate achievement and strengthen access for every student.