Working with Santa Rosa County District Schools families through Red Flag Audits, Coaching Sessions, and full IEP advocacy. 15–25 minutes from Pensacola for in-person meetings; virtual nationwide.
Pace is the fastest-growing community in Santa Rosa County, and that growth has put pressure on local schools — Pace Elementary, Sims Middle School, and Pace High School. Class sizes have grown faster than ESE staffing in some buildings, and inclusion supports have been thinned in places where they were once stronger.
What we see in Pace IEPs: Pace IEPs we've audited frequently show the under-staffing pattern: services drafted at minimum frequencies, behavior supports written generically, and accommodations that read like checklists rather than tailored plans. The eligibility process itself usually moves on schedule, but the IEP content often needs work.
$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 Pace. 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.
