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Chelsea Venegas

Experienced Special Education Advocate & Former District Administrator

location_onPortland, OR
Chelsea Venegas, M.Ed., is a special education advocate with experience as a special education teacher, school administrator, district-level special education leader, and advocate within a special education law firm. She helps families navigate IEPs, 504 Plans, evaluations, services, placement, behavior supports, and transition planning. Chelsea brings both systems-level expertise and a family-centered approach to every case.

Information

Location Portland, OR
Service area Based in Portland · meets by video or phone
Languages English, Spanish
Member since September 18, 2026
AACAnxietyAttention & Focus (ADHD)Autism SpectrumBehavioral & EmotionalBehavioral SupportDeaf-BlindnessDeaf/Hard of HearingDevelopmental DelaysDue ProcessDyscalculiaDyslexiaEarly ChildhoodEmotional RegulationESYFacilitationFBA / BIPFERPAGiftedHearingHigh SchoolIDEAIEP MeetingsInclusionIntellectual / CognitiveIntellectual DisabilityLearning DisabilitiesMathMcKinney-VentoMediationMedical / HealthMultiple AreasMultiple DisabilitiesNonverbalOCR ComplaintsOTOtherOther Health ImpairmentPhysical / MotorPrivate SchoolReading & WritingSection 504Speech & LanguageState ComplaintsTransition PlanningTraumatic Brain InjuryVisionVisual ImpairmentEarly Childhood (0–5)Elementary (6–11)Middle School (12–14)High School (15–18+)Transition (18–22)

How Chelsea works with families

Chelsea Venegas is based in Portland, Oregon. Chelsea works by video and phone. There are no in-person meetings on this listing. The posted rate is $110 per hour. The first call is free. Payment goes to Chelsea directly, by Credit Card, Bank Transfer, Square, PayPal, Zelle, Venmo, and Cash App. Meetings can run in English and Spanish. The listed age range runs from preschool through transition-age students up to 22. This profile has been listed with us since September 2026. We do not set directory prices or handle payments between you and an independent advocate.

Education

  • Master's Degree in Educational Leadership

    The University of Texas at Arlington · Arlington, TX

Experience

  1. Assistant Director of Special Education

    Portland Public Schools

Specialties

AACAnxietyAttention & Focus (ADHD)Autism SpectrumBehavioral & EmotionalBehavioral SupportDeaf-BlindnessDeaf/Hard of HearingDevelopmental DelaysDue ProcessDyscalculiaDyslexiaEarly ChildhoodEmotional RegulationESYFacilitationFBA / BIPFERPAGiftedHearingHigh SchoolIDEAIEP MeetingsInclusionIntellectual / CognitiveIntellectual DisabilityLearning DisabilitiesMathMcKinney-VentoMediationMedical / HealthMultiple AreasMultiple DisabilitiesNonverbalOCR ComplaintsOTOtherOther Health ImpairmentPhysical / MotorPrivate SchoolReading & WritingSection 504Speech & LanguageState ComplaintsTransition PlanningTraumatic Brain InjuryVisionVisual Impairment

Age Groups Served

Early Childhood (0–5)Elementary (6–11)Middle School (12–14)High School (15–18+)Transition (18–22)

Services

504 Meeting SupportBehavior & Discipline SupportDue ProcessEducational Records ReviewFacilitationIEP File ReviewIEP Meeting SupportManifestation HearingsMediationOCR ComplaintsParent CoachingParent ConsultationState ComplaintsStrategy ConsultationSuspension & Expulsion Support

Rates & Payment

Hourly rate $110/hr
Consultation Free intro call
Payment methods Credit Card, Bank Transfer, Square, PayPal, Zelle, Venmo, Cash App

Working Style

Working with the school Collaborative

Prioritizes a cooperative relationship with the school team.

Advocacy focus Rights

Comfortable with rights and formal remedies when needed.

In meetings Leads

Often leads the conversation in meetings.

Staying in touch Proactive

Checks in often and keeps you in the loop.

When things get tense Assertive

Direct and firm when the moment calls for it.

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Availability

Typical days Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr
Hours 8:00 AM – 6:00 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.

Chelsea 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 Chelsea. 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 Chelsea 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 Chelsea Venegas serve families in Portland, OR?

Chelsea Venegas offers remote IEP and Section 504 advocacy to families across the United States.

What services does Chelsea Venegas offer as an IEP advocate in Portland?

Chelsea Venegas 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 Portland, OR?

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

How much does Chelsea Venegas charge?

The posted rate is $110 per hour. The first call is free. Rates are set by the advocate, not by Find Parent Advocates, and can change.

Can Chelsea Venegas attend an IEP meeting by video?

Yes. Chelsea Venegas attends meetings by video or phone.