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Nicole Santiago

Special Education Advocate | National COPAA Instructor

location_onSan Antonio, TX
As an experienced Special Education Advocate, Executive Function Specialist, and expert IEP Coach, I offer families pathways to ensure they are informed, prepared, and confident as they navigate IEPs, 504 Plans, evaluations, behavior concerns, and school meetings.

With a neurodiversity-affirming, collaborative approach, Nicole works with families and a variety of professionals through her group, Family ADDventures, to turn complex school challenges into clear, practical next steps for success.

Information

Location San Antonio, TX
Service area Based in San Antonio · meets by video or phone
Languages English, Spanish
Member since April 29, 2025
AACAnxietyAttention & Focus (ADHD)Autism SpectrumBehavioral & EmotionalBehavioral SupportDevelopmental DelaysDyslexiaEarly ChildhoodEmotional RegulationESYFacilitationFBA / BIPGiftedHigh SchoolIDEAIEP MeetingsInclusionIntellectual / CognitiveIntellectual DisabilityLearning DisabilitiesMathMcKinney-VentoMediationMedical / HealthMultiple AreasMultiple DisabilitiesNonverbalOCR ComplaintsOTOtherPhysical / MotorPrivate SchoolReading & WritingSection 504State ComplaintsTransition PlanningTraumatic Brain InjuryElementary (6–11)Middle School (12–14)High School (15–18+)Transition (18–22)

How Nicole works with families

Nicole Santiago is based in San Antonio, Texas. Nicole works by video and phone. There are no in-person meetings on this listing. The posted rate is $150 per hour. The first call is free. Payment goes to Nicole directly, by Credit Card, Bank Transfer, PayPal, Zelle, Venmo, and Cash. Meetings can run in English and Spanish. The listed age range runs from elementary school through transition-age students up to 22. The work history below starts in 2008. This profile has been listed with us since April 2025. We do not set directory prices or handle payments between you and an independent advocate.

Education

  • Master's Degree in Education

    University of Maryland-College Park · College Park, MD

Experience

  1. Instructor 1/2025 –

    COPAA

  2. Language Instructor 9/2008 – 6/2019

    MCPS

Specialties

AACAnxietyAttention & Focus (ADHD)Autism SpectrumBehavioral & EmotionalBehavioral SupportDevelopmental DelaysDyslexiaEarly ChildhoodEmotional RegulationESYFacilitationFBA / BIPGiftedHigh SchoolIDEAIEP MeetingsInclusionIntellectual / CognitiveIntellectual DisabilityLearning DisabilitiesMathMcKinney-VentoMediationMedical / HealthMultiple AreasMultiple DisabilitiesNonverbalOCR ComplaintsOTOtherPhysical / MotorPrivate SchoolReading & WritingSection 504State ComplaintsTransition PlanningTraumatic Brain Injury

Age Groups Served

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

Services

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

Rates & Payment

Hourly rate $150/hr
Consultation Free intro call
Payment methods Credit Card, Bank Transfer, PayPal, Zelle, Venmo, Cash

Working Style

Working with the school Collaborative

Prioritizes a cooperative relationship with the school team.

Advocacy focus Resolution

Emphasizes practical solutions before escalating.

In meetings Balanced

Leads or supports you depending on the meeting.

Staying in touch Proactive

Checks in often and keeps you in the loop.

When things get tense Diplomatic

Starts calm and relationship-friendly.

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Availability

Typical days Mo, Tu, We, Th
Hours 9:00 AM – 5:00 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.

Nicole 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 Nicole. 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 Nicole 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 Nicole Santiago serve families in San Antonio, TX?

Nicole Santiago offers remote IEP and Section 504 advocacy to families across the United States.

What services does Nicole Santiago offer as an IEP advocate in San Antonio?

Nicole Santiago 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 San Antonio, TX?

View Nicole Santiago'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 Nicole Santiago charge?

The posted rate is $150 per hour. The first call is free. Rates are set by the advocate, not by Find Parent Advocates, and can change.

Can Nicole Santiago attend an IEP meeting by video?

Yes. Nicole Santiago attends meetings by video or phone.