Working with Escambia County Public Schools families through Red Flag Audits, Coaching Sessions, and full IEP advocacy. Available same-day for in-person meetings; virtual nationwide.
Escambia County Public Schools serves the Pensacola area, including ESE programs at all major elementary, middle, and high schools. Notable autism programs include those at Pleasant Grove Elementary, Bellview Middle, and Washington High. Charter and private options like Pensacola Christian Academy and Catholic schools also serve students with autism diagnoses.
What we see in Pensacola IEPs: Escambia County's ESE department is the largest in our service area. Evaluation timelines tend to track Florida's 60-calendar-day requirement, but parents frequently report longer waits in practice. Behavior plans and inclusion supports vary widely between schools — the same district can produce very different IEPs depending on the specific school team.
$200
Written audit + 60-min review call
Line-by-line review of your child's current IEP from Escambia County Public 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 Pensacola. You leave with a concrete next step. No commitment to anything else.
Book a session →Hourly
In-person at Escambia County schools
For families who want me, or one of the advocates on my team, at the table with them at Escambia County Public 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.
