Working with Santa Rosa County District Schools families through Red Flag Audits, Coaching Sessions, and full IEP advocacy. 20–30 minutes from Pensacola for in-person meetings; virtual nationwide.
Milton is the largest population center in Santa Rosa County. Santa Rosa District Schools includes Milton elementary schools, Avalon Middle, T.R. Jackson Pre-K, and Milton High School. The district has a reputation for stronger ESE coordination than some neighboring districts, but inclusion practices still vary by individual school.
What we see in Milton IEPs: Santa Rosa District Schools generally meets Florida's 60-day evaluation timeline more consistently than Escambia. The challenge in Milton tends to be at the IEP-content level: goals can be vague, and behavioral supports for autistic students are frequently underspecified.
$200
Written audit + 60-min review call
Line-by-line review of your child's current IEP from Santa Rosa County District Schools, against IDEA and Florida regulations. Every red flag flagged. You walk into your next meeting knowing exactly what to ask for.
Get the audit →$100
60-minute focused call
We talk through your specific situation in Milton. You leave with a concrete next step. No commitment to anything else.
Book a session →Hourly
In-person at Santa Rosa County schools
For families who want me, or one of the advocates on my team, at the table with them at Santa Rosa County District Schools meetings. Pre-prep, in-meeting, and post-meeting.
Get in touch →Merrie brought clarity in the meetings by explaining things we didn't understand and ensuring our voices were heard. Because of her guidance, our son received services thoughtfully tailored to his specific needs.
Merrie was so helpful through the whole process. She really took the time to explain the information, answer all of my questions, and advocate for the most successful plan for my boy. She took all of the overwhelming uncertainty out of it.
The 12-question checklist Merrie hands every parent before their first IEP meeting. Free.
