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Angela Picardi

Special Education Advocate

location_onWesley Chapel, FL
With 24 years of experience in the K-12 sector, I serves as a Student Support Specialist specializing in academic and behavioral ESE services. My career is defined by a deep commitment to the "whole student," ensuring that those with exceptional needs receive the personalized advocacy and support required to navigate the K-12 journey with confidence.
I believe that education is a collaborative effort. I have dedicated my career to community support development, working to build stronger ties between local organizations and the families they serve. Whether implementing behavioral intervention plans or coordinating academic accommodations, I remain driven by the goal of creating inclusive communities where every student feels seen, supported, and empowered to succeed
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Information

Location Wesley Chapel, FL
Service area Based in Wesley Chapel · in person nearby, by video across Florida
Languages English
Member since January 8, 2026
Autism SpectrumBehavioral SupportFacilitationFERPAIDEAIntellectual / CognitiveLearning DisabilitiesMultiple AreasOther Health ImpairmentSection 504Traumatic Brain InjuryMiddle School (12–14)

How Angela works with families

Angela Picardi is based in Wesley Chapel, Florida. Angela meets families in person around Wesley Chapel and joins IEP meetings by video anywhere in Florida. Angela has not posted a fixed hourly rate and prices the work case by case. Payment goes to Angela directly, by Bank Transfer and PayPal. The listed age range is middle school. The work history below starts in 2002. This profile has been listed with us since January 2026. We do not set directory prices or handle payments between you and an independent advocate.

Education

  • Master's Degree
Certification ESE K-12,Elementary Education k-6, Middle school integrated curriculum 6-9, High School Science 9-12, ESOL endorsed, Reading endorsed

Experience

  1. Student Support Specialist 8/2023 – Present

    Pasco County Schools

  2. Teacher of varying exceptionalities 8/2016 – 5/2023

    Pasco County Schools

  3. Science Teacher 1/2002 – 5/2016

    Pasco county schools

Specialties

Autism SpectrumBehavioral SupportFacilitationFERPAIDEAIntellectual / CognitiveLearning DisabilitiesMultiple AreasOther Health ImpairmentSection 504Traumatic Brain Injury

Age Groups Served

Middle School (12–14)

Services

ConsultationMeeting Support (IEP/504)Discipline & Behavior SupportFile ReviewsCoaching

Rates & Payment

Hourly rate Flexible pricing
Payment methods Bank Transfer, PayPal

Working Style

Working with the school Balanced

Works with the school and pushes back when priorities clash.

Advocacy focus Balanced

Negotiates first. Stronger on rights when it matters.

In meetings Balanced

Leads or supports you depending on the meeting.

Staying in touch Balanced

Steady check-ins without overloading you.

When things get tense Balanced

Adjusts tone to the situation.

Reviews

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Availability

Typical days Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa, Su
Hours 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Clients Accepting clients
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What an advocate can and cannot do

An advocate reads your child's school file, writes to the district, gets you ready for the meeting, and sits in the meeting with you.

Angela is not an attorney and does not give legal advice.

No advocate can promise a result. The district still has to agree to what you ask for, or you have to take the disagreement further.

Hiring is between you and Angela. Find Parent Advocates never assigns an advocate to a family, and the advocates listed here are independent professionals rather than our employees.

What to ask on the first call

Ask Angela these on the first call.

  • What have you done in my district before?
  • How many hours does a case like mine usually take, and what does that come to?
  • Who does the talking in the meeting, you or me?
  • Do you charge for email and phone time between meetings?
  • What happens if the school says no?

Common questions

Does Angela Picardi serve families in Wesley Chapel, FL?

Angela Picardi works with families in Wesley Chapel, FL and offers virtual support statewide.

What services does Angela Picardi offer as an IEP advocate in Wesley Chapel?

Angela Picardi helps parents with IEP meetings, Section 504 plans, educational records review, dispute resolution, and special education rights under IDEA.

How do I contact an IEP advocate in Wesley Chapel, FL?

View Angela Picardi's profile on Find Parent Advocates to compare services, rates, and parent reviews. Contact the advocate directly. We never assign anyone to you.

Can Angela Picardi attend an IEP meeting by video?

Yes. Angela Picardi attends meetings in person and by video.

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