You Don't Have to Navigate Special Education Alone.
Your Child Is More Than a Diagnosis or their classom behavior.
Advocacy support that recognizes strengths, honors lived experiences, and helps families move forward with confidence.
You’ve asked the questions. You’ve done the evaluations. You’ve brought your concerns to the table—again and again.
And yet… your child is still struggling.
The school’s version of what’s “working” doesn’t match what’s happening at home.
You’re overwhelmed. Exhausted.
And wondering if anyone is actually seeing what you see
YOUR CHILD’s SPECIAL EDUCATION RIGHTS ARE MY FIRST PRIORITY!
Free Appropriate Public Education, Least Restrictive Environment and Child Find obligations are NOT OPTIONAL!
You don’t have to do this alone or have to choose between silence and escalation.
Service Offers
Special Education Advocacy Support
Ongoing guidance for families navigating IEPs, 504 Plans, evaluations, behavior concerns, discipline, and school communication. Support may include record review, meeting preparation, written advocacy, strategy development, and optional meeting attendance.
Focused Meeting Services
Targeted support when you need help with one specific issue without committing to ongoing advocacy. Options include educational record review, conflict-resolution and mediation preparation, FBA and BIP review, MDR support, and IEP meeting attendance.
Transition Parent and Student Coaching
Individualized, non-clinical support focused on executive functioning, sensory processing, emotional regulation, communication, and understanding how Autism, ADHD, Sensory Processing, etc, affects everyday life. Coaching is available for individuals and families from ages 3–26.
School & District Consulting
Educational consultation for districts and school teams seeking support with complex student needs, team alignment, and special education processes. Services include conflict resolution support, IEP development facilitation, meeting support, professional development, customized resources, and implementation guidance. Districts may also access the Stimulation Profile System, staff training, and ongoing fidelity coaching.
What Sets My Approach Apart
Integrity, creativity, and empathy shape the way I work. These aren't just words—they’re the foundation of everything I do while guiding you in protecting your child’s right to a Free And Appropriate Public Education (FAPE). I believe in providing compassionate advocacy, building real relationships, and making it easy for you to get the unique support you’re looking for and ensuring that your child’s school district is implementing the IEP and 504 Plan with fidelity.
Professional Expertise You Can Rely On
As a Master IEP Coach® and Certified Neurodiversity Coach, I bring specialized training in IEP development, evaluations, executive functioning, sensory processing, behavior, and educational advocacy. My work is strengthened through ongoing professional development and collaboration with experienced education and related-service professionals.
Student-First and System-Aware
Every recommendation begins with the student’s needs, but it must also function within an actual educational environment. I understand district responsibilities, team dynamics, implementation barriers, and how to move difficult conversations forward without losing sight of the student.
Looking Beyond the Surface
Behavior, missing work, shutdowns, and inconsistent performance rarely tell the whole story. I connect evaluation data with executive functioning, sensory processing, emotional regulation, communication, and classroom demands to help teams understand what may be driving the concern.
Collaboration Does Not Mean Passive
I believe in professional collaboration, but I do not ignore missing data, unclear answers, or plans that are not meeting the student’s needs. I ask direct questions, document concerns clearly, and keep the conversation moving toward meaningful action.
Let’s Work Together
There’s always a next step, even when it feels like you’ve run out of options. We’ll find it together.
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Meet Michelle Velazquez,
Special Education Consultant | Master IEP Coach® | Certified Neurodiversity Coach
I have the privilege of supporting families across the country by combining expertise in neurodiversity, special education compliance, IEP development, and the day-to-day realities of today's classrooms. That perspective allows me to bridge the gap between educational law within my scope and practical solutions that help students succeed.
My professional training includes certifications as both a Master IEP Coach® and a Certified Neurodiversity Coach, along with ongoing collaboration with advocates, service providers, educators, school leaders, and parents. This combination of expertise allows me to approach each situation with both a systems perspective and an understanding of the unique needs of neurodivergent learners.
Special education is about more than knowing the law. It requires understanding how to navigate complex situations, communicate effectively with school professionals, and move conversations forward to secure the support and services every student deserves.
