Michelle Velazquez is a Special Education Advocate, Educational Consultant, Master IEP Coach®, and Certified Neurodiversity and Neuropsychology Coach. She specializes in complex IEP cases involving Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), ADHD, behavioral challenges, executive functioning, and educational evaluations. Michelle helps families navigate special education, address disagreements, and advocate for individualized supports that meet their child's unique needs.
Early Childhood (0–5)Elementary (6–11)Middle School (12–14)High School (15–18+)
School districts
Districts where Michelle has worked.
Alpena Public Schools · MIOscoda Area Schools · MI
How Michelle works with families
Michelle Velazquez is based in Oscoda, Michigan. Michelle meets families in person around Oscoda and joins IEP meetings by video anywhere in Michigan. The posted rate is $100 per hour. Payment goes to Michelle directly, by Credit Card, Square, PayPal, Zelle, and Apple Pay. The listed age range runs from preschool through high school. The work history below starts in 2021. This profile has been listed with us since October 2026. This listing does not name specialty areas or a service list yet. Ask Michelle which disability categories and which meetings they take on. We do not set directory prices or handle payments between you and an independent advocate.
Experience
Owner | Educational Consultant2021 –
Michelle's Special Education Advocacy
Age Groups Served
Early Childhood (0–5)Elementary (6–11)Middle School (12–14)High School (15–18+)
Rates & Payment
Hourly rate$100/hr
Payment methodsCredit Card, Square, PayPal, Zelle, Apple Pay
Working Style
Working with the schoolBalanced
Works with the school and pushes back when priorities clash.
Advocacy focusBalanced
Negotiates first. Stronger on rights when it matters.
In meetingsBalanced
Leads or supports you depending on the meeting.
Staying in touchBalanced
Steady check-ins without overloading you.
When things get tenseAssertive
Direct and firm when the moment calls for it.
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Availability
Typical daysMo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa
Hours9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
ClientsAccepting clients
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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.
Michelle 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 Michelle. 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
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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 Michelle Velazquez serve families in Oscoda, MI?
Michelle Velazquez works with families in Oscoda, MI and offers virtual support statewide.
What services does Michelle Velazquez offer as an IEP advocate in Oscoda?
Michelle Velazquez 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 Oscoda, MI?
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How much does Michelle Velazquez charge?
The posted rate is $100 per hour. Rates are set by the advocate, not by Find Parent Advocates, and can change.
Can Michelle Velazquez attend an IEP meeting by video?
Yes. Michelle Velazquez attends meetings in person and by video.
