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8 advocates available for Edmond, Oklahoma

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Lyndon Parker

Based in Newcastle, OK

Lyndon Parker

Special Education Advocate - IEP Consultant

Former special education teacher and educational advocate with experience on both sides of the IEP table. I help families understand IDEA, Section 504, evaluations, eligibility, IEP development, behavior supports, and procedural safeguards.
  • 5.0 rating from 1 review
  • From $65 per hour
  • Meets in person or by video
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Angela Picardi

Based in Wesley Chapel, FL

Angela Picardi

Special Education Advocate

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…
  • Autism, Behavioral Support, Intellectual Disability, Learning Disabilities, Multiple Disabilities, Other Health Impairment
  • Contact for rate
  • Meets in person or by video
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Angela Williams

Based in Arlington Heights, IL

Angela Williams

Special Education Advocate

I am a former special education teacher, with experience in public and therapeutic day schools. I am also a BCBA (Board Certified Behavior Analyst) and hold three master's degrees in special education, administration, and behavior analysis.
  • Autism, Behavioral Support, Developmental Delay, Learning Disabilities, Multiple Disabilities, Traumatic Brain Injury
  • Contact for rate
  • Meets in person or by video
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Arielle Allen

Based in Inverness, IL

Arielle Allen

Special Education Advocate

I earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Communicative Sciences and Disorders at Michigan State University and a Master’s of Education from DePaul University, with a dual certification in elementary and special education. I taught for nine years in Chicago Public Schools and four years in a co-op district.
  • Autism, Behavioral Support, Deaf-Blindness, Developmental Delay, Hearing Impairment, Intellectual Disability
  • Contact for rate
  • Meets in person or by video
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Brittany Maurizi

Based in Coraopolis, PA

Brittany Maurizi

Board Certified Behavior Analyst and Special Education Advocate

Hi there! I'm Brittany, owner and founder of Balanced Behaviors, LLC. I'm a Behavior Analyst and Licensed Behavior Specialist in Pennsylvania with a Master’s in Special Education from Slippery Rock University. Since 2019, I've focused on supporting individuals with disabilities and behavioral challenges.
  • Autism, Behavioral Support, Developmental Delay, Intellectual Disability, Learning Disabilities, Multiple Disabilities
  • From $75 per hour
  • Free first call
  • Meets in person or by video
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Chelsea Horlacher

Based in Las Vegas, NV

Chelsea Horlacher

IEP Consultant

Hey there! I’ve been a special education teacher for nearly a decade, so helping unique learners thrive is truly my life’s work. But my biggest role is at home, where I endlessly advocate for my amazing son (7) who has autism.
  • Autism Spectrum, IEP Meetings
  • From $50 per hour
  • Free first call
  • Meets in person or by video
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Clara Liriano

Based in New York, NY

Clara Liriano

Special Education Advocate

Clara Liriano, M.S., is a Special Education Advocate and New York State Certified Special Education Teacher with more than 20 years of experience supporting children and individuals with disabilities.
  • ADHD / Attention, AAC, Autism Spectrum, Behavioral & Emotional, Developmental Delay, Dyslexia
  • From $150 per hour
  • Free first call
  • Meets in person or by video
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Dalia Rodriguez

Based in Hawthorne, NJ

Dalia Rodriguez

IEP Consultant, School Social Worker, Advocacy

I am a Child Study Team School Social Worker, with a Master of Social Work from Fordham University. I have core competencies in special education law, mental health, and behavioral health.
  • 5.0 rating from 5 reviews
  • Autism, Behavioral Support, Developmental Delay, Intellectual Disability, Learning Disabilities, Multiple Disabilities
  • Contact for rate
  • Meets by video or phone
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Classroom desks representing school districts that serve families in Edmond, Oklahoma

School districts serving Edmond, Oklahoma

Edmond public-school families generally work with Edmond County Public Schools.

  • Edmond County Public Schools

    School district · Primary district for most Edmond addresses (26 public schools in city)

  • Deer Creek County Public Schools

    School district · Also serves some Edmond addresses (8 public schools in city)

  • Oakdale County Public Schools

    School district · Also serves some Edmond addresses (1 public schools in city)

Confirm your child's district by address. Edmond addresses may fall in more than one public school district.

Charts and notes used to explain special education terminology

Oklahoma special education terms and resources

These Oklahoma terms appear in district records, EDPlan documents, state guidance, and dispute-resolution procedures.

OSDE-SES
Oklahoma State Department of Education, Special Education Services.
EDPlan Connect
Oklahoma’s parent-facing system and guidance for accessing special education documents and information.
SERC
The Special Education Resolution Center, which supports IEP facilitation, mediation, and due process services.
IEP facilitation
A voluntary process in which a neutral facilitator helps an IEP team communicate and complete the meeting.
IDEA complaint
Oklahoma’s written state complaint process for alleged violations of IDEA Part B.
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Oklahoma’s 45-school-day evaluation and eligibility timeline

Oklahoma generally requires the initial evaluation and eligibility decision within 45 school days after written parental consent. Families should track school days and verify that the evaluation covers every suspected area.

  1. Make a written request

    Describe the suspected disability areas, educational impact, and the evaluation sought. Keep proof that the school received the request.

  2. Review the proposed evaluation

    Make sure the assessment plan addresses academics, communication, behavior, attention, adaptive skills, related services, and other suspected needs as applicable.

  3. Track 45 school days from consent

    Use the district calendar and written consent-receipt date. Weekends, holidays, and noninstructional days do not count as school days.

  4. Prepare for eligibility and IEP development

    Review the evaluation before the meeting and connect the findings to eligibility, present levels, measurable goals, services, accommodations, behavior support, and placement.

Exceptions and extensions

  • The timeline may not apply when the parent repeatedly fails or refuses to make the child available.
  • A transfer exception may apply when the receiving agency is making sufficient progress and the parent and agency agree to a specific completion date.
  • Any asserted timeline change should be documented in writing with the dates and legal basis.
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Where Oklahoma families can get stuck

  • The family cannot identify whether the school treated the concern as a formal evaluation request.
  • The evaluation scope is too narrow or relies heavily on existing data without addressing current suspected needs.
  • The eligibility decision does not explain how the disability affects educational performance or why specially designed instruction is or is not needed.
  • The parent receives documents through EDPlan but does not have enough time or guidance to understand them before the meeting.
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How an Oklahoma advocate can help

An advocate can draft the written request, calculate the 45-school-day period, identify missing assessment areas, and review EDPlan documents before the meeting. The advocate can also prepare a parent agenda and requested actions so the meeting focuses on decisions rather than a general discussion.

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Filing an Oklahoma IDEA complaint

OSDE-SES investigates signed written complaints alleging violations of IDEA Part B. The public complaint page identifies the required core allegation and facts; the state’s policies apply the federal one-year filing and 60-day resolution framework.

What the complaint must include

  • A written and signed statement that the LEA violated an IDEA Part B requirement.
  • Facts supporting the statement and child-specific information when applicable.
  • A proposed resolution to the extent known and available.
  • A copy provided to the LEA or public agency at the same time the complaint is submitted to OSDE.

What happens after filing

  1. State intake

    OSDE reviews whether the filing is complete, timely, and within IDEA complaint jurisdiction.

  2. Investigation

    The state gathers the LEA response, reviews records, may conduct interviews or other investigative activity, and allows additional complainant information.

  3. Written decision

    OSDE issues findings and conclusions and identifies corrective action when a violation is found.

  4. Corrective-action monitoring

    The family should track whether ordered student-specific and systemic actions are completed.

Decision timeline

OSDE generally resolves a sufficient IDEA complaint within 60 calendar days.

The deadline may be extended for exceptional circumstances or when the parties agree to extend it to participate in mediation or another dispute-resolution process.

Due process overlap

Overlapping due process issues are set aside during the hearing, while non-overlapping complaint allegations continue. A due process decision involving the same parties is binding on the issue decided.

Possible remedies

  • compensatory services
  • evaluation or IEP action
  • reimbursement when appropriate
  • procedure or training correction
  • state monitoring

Can the complaint decision be reviewed or appealed?

OSDE’s current public IDEA complaint materials do not identify a separate reconsideration or administrative appeal procedure for the final complaint decision. IEP facilitation, mediation, due process, OCR, and court remedies are separate options rather than an internal appeal of the state complaint report.

Parent facing obstacles while preparing a school complaint

Where complaint filings get stuck

  • The complaint describes dissatisfaction but does not identify the IDEA requirement allegedly violated.
  • The family does not provide a copy to the LEA at the same time it files with OSDE.
  • Records are not organized by allegation and date.
  • The requested outcome is a negotiated program change or hearing remedy that may be better addressed through facilitation, mediation, or due process.
Parent meeting with an advocate to prepare a state complaint

How an advocate can help with a state complaint

An Oklahoma advocate can help identify the strongest IDEA allegations, organize EDPlan and service records, request relief tied to the violation, and decide whether IEP facilitation or mediation could resolve the issue faster.

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Other dispute-resolution options

A state complaint is one path. Mediation, facilitation, due process, OCR, and local escalation each solve a different problem.

IEP facilitation through SERC

A team that needs a neutral facilitator for the IEP meeting

The facilitator supports communication and process but does not decide the IEP.

Mediation through SERC

Parties willing to negotiate voluntarily

Mediation may resolve IDEA disputes without a formal hearing.

Due process hearing

Formal disputes involving identification, evaluation, placement, or FAPE

Oklahoma due process includes a resolution period before unresolved issues proceed to hearing.

OCR or Section 504 procedure

Section 504 and disability-discrimination concerns

OSDE explains that Section 504 enforcement ultimately rests with the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

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Remote IEP advocacy is allowed under IDEA

IDEA requires parent participation in IEP meetings and allows meetings by video or phone when you and the school agree. Your advocate does not need to live in Edmond.

Remote support is useful when few advocates serve Edmond, when travel would raise the cost, or when your school already meets by video. Confirm how the meeting will run before you hire.

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Edmond IEP and Section 504 advocate FAQ

Answers about hiring a special education advocate in Edmond, Oklahoma, including cost, timing, virtual support, and Section 504 help.

How long does Oklahoma have to complete an initial evaluation?

Oklahoma generally uses 45 school days after written parental consent for the initial evaluation and eligibility process.

What is SERC?

The Special Education Resolution Center supports Oklahoma IEP facilitation, mediation, and due process services.

Can an Oklahoma state complaint address Section 504?

The IDEA complaint process addresses IDEA Part B. Section 504 and civil-rights concerns may require a local 504 process or an OCR complaint.

Does OSDE publish a complaint reconsideration process?

The current public IDEA complaint materials do not identify a separate state-agency reconsideration or administrative appeal step.

How much does an IEP advocate cost in Edmond, Oklahoma?

Most special education advocates serving Edmond charge $75 to $250 per hour or a flat fee for an IEP meeting. Profiles on this page show the rate when listed. Many advocates offer a free first call before you hire.

When should I hire a special education advocate in Edmond?

Parents in Edmond often hire an advocate when a school denies testing, an IEP, or a Section 504 plan; when IEP goals are not met; before an annual review; or when they need help with IDEA and Section 504 rights.

Which school district serves Edmond, Oklahoma?

Edmond families most often work with Edmond County Public Schools. Confirm your child's district by address. Edmond addresses may fall in more than one public school district.

What is the difference between an IEP advocate and a special education attorney in Oklahoma?

An IEP advocate helps you prepare for meetings, review school records, and negotiate with the district. A special education attorney can represent you in due process hearings and court. Most Edmond families start with an advocate.

Can I hire a virtual advocate if we live in Edmond?

Yes. IDEA requires parent participation in IEP meetings and allows meetings by alternative means such as video when you and the school agree. Your advocate does not need to live in Edmond. Remote advocates can review documents, join meetings by video, and often cost less when travel is not required.

How long does the IEP evaluation process take in Oklahoma?

After you sign consent, schools in Oklahoma typically have 45 school days after written parental consent to complete an initial evaluation and hold an eligibility meeting. IEP teams must review the plan at least once per year. An advocate can help track these deadlines.

How do I find a Section 504 advocate in Edmond?

Use the Section 504 advocates section on this page or search Find Parent Advocates for Section 504. Compare profiles for experience with accommodations, 504 meetings, and school compliance before you contact someone.

Official special education resources in Oklahoma

These links connect you to your state education agency and complaint options. Advocates on this page can also explain what each step means for your child in Edmond.

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