Nicole Santiago is a learning specialist and an advocate (IEP coach). She is a member of COPAA.org and ensures special education students receive the most appropriate educational services possible. She often collaborates with OT's, SLP's and neuropsychologists all in the name of student improvement and success. Her practice is located in San Antonio, TX, and everywhere (virtually). Her 3 children have learning differences, and she has ADHD, which inspired her to pursue advocacy work.
Nicole Santiago is based in San Antonio, Texas. Nicole meets families in person around San Antonio and joins IEP meetings by video anywhere in Texas. Nicole has not posted a fixed hourly rate and prices the work case by case. 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
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.
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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 Nicole Santiago serve families in San Antonio, TX?
Nicole Santiago works with families in San Antonio, TX and offers virtual support statewide.
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?
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Can Nicole Santiago attend an IEP meeting by video?
Yes. Nicole Santiago attends meetings in person and by video.
