Mrs. Tucker has worked in the public school system for 27 years, working primarily with students with special needs. She has served as Special Education Team Leader and as Special Education Department Chairperson.
Alicia Tucker Special Education Advocate LLC provides expert advocacy for specific learning disabilities in Frisco. With a focus on securing the right support, accommodations, and services, Alicia helps families navigate the special education process. Her goal is to ensure students with learning disabilities receive the tools they need to succeed.
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Autism, a neurological condition, is characterized by differences in social communication and interaction, alongside restricted interests and repetitive behaviors.
Intellectual disability is a condition characterized by limitations in cognitive functioning and adaptive behaviors, impacting an individual's everyday life and learning abilities.
Emotional disturbance refers to a condition in which an individual exhibits inappropriate behaviors, emotions, or both, leading to difficulties in social interactions and academic performance.
Children with ODD often exhibit stubbornness, argumentativeness, and a tendency to deliberately provoke others, leading to significant impairment in social, academic, and familial functioning.
Advocates emphasize the importance of understanding ADHD as a unique neurological variation rather than a flaw, promoting acceptance, support, and accommodations for individuals with ADHD to thrive.
OHI is an engaging platform offering insightful content tailored to advocate interests, fostering community and empowerment through knowledge sharing.
A specific learning disability is a neurodevelopmental disorder affecting the brain's ability to receive, process, analyze, or store information. It can manifest in difficulties with reading, writing, math, or other cognitive processes despite average or above-average intelligence
A speech impairment refers to any condition that affects a person's ability to produce sounds correctly or fluently, or to use their vocal cords, tongue, lips, or other speech-related structures effectively.
A few topics Alicia can present include: “How to help de-escalate a child with intense behaviors”, “How to utilize a Safe Place within the classroom”, “Using visuals effectively”, “Documentation and collecting data on IEP goals and behaviors” and “Building rapport with sensitive and students with challenging behaviors”. She can also tailor presentations to address specific needs of the staff
Alicia Tucker Special Education Advocate LLC is a trusted SPED advocate in Frisco, specializing in supporting families through the special education process. With extensive knowledge of IEPs, 504 plans, and educational law, Alicia helps ensure that students with disabilities, including ADHD, dyslexia, and autism, receive the services and accommodations they need. She works closely with parents and school teams, advocating at ARD meetings, reviewing assessments, and guiding families through each step. Alicia is committed to empowering families and advocating for students’ rights, helping them navigate the complexities of special education and achieve success academically and emotionally in Frisco.
Alicia Tucker Special Education Advocate LLC serves as a dedicated ARD meeting advocate in Frisco, supporting families through the Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) process. With a thorough understanding of special education law and school district procedures, Alicia ensures that students with disabilities receive the necessary services and accommodations outlined in their IEPs. She works closely with parents, attending ARD meetings, reviewing evaluations, and advocating for the best interests of the child. Alicia is committed to empowering families, helping them navigate ARD meetings with confidence, and ensuring that each child’s educational needs are met for success.
An ARD meeting in Frisco, Texas (and statewide) stands for Admission, Review, and Dismissal. It’s a formal meeting where a team—including parents, teachers, specialists, and administrators—develops or reviews a student’s Individualized Education Program (IEP). The ARD committee discusses evaluations, goals, accommodations, services, and placement for students receiving special education. Parents have the right to participate fully, ask questions, bring an advocate, and request a meeting at any time. In Frisco ISD, ARD meetings follow Texas Education Agency (TEA) guidelines to ensure students receive appropriate support in the least restrictive environment based on their unique needs.
Testimonials
A Bronikowski2025-02-15We had a great experience with this company.
Venessa Soliz2025-02-01If I could give 100 stars I would! After years of neglect my son will finally get the education he deserves! I have sat in many ARDs where I was never heard. After I hired Alicia I was told to sit back and let her fight for us,what a relief! She knows her stuff and truly gives her all! I 10/10 recommend her!
Kristen Chambliss2025-01-11Alicia is kind, empathic, professional, and knowledgeable. I’m so grateful we found her! She’s done an amazing job getting supports in place for our child, and she is respectful of school administrators so she gets results.
Osman Balaman2024-12-05We worked with Sunnye Garza, and she is great! If you need help with your child's school needs related to any school related issue, don't look for anybody else. This is the right place. They are very accommodating, and true experts! Thank you both so much!
Shavonda Watkins2024-11-16Alicia is very knowledgeable about the laws and school policies for special education services. She is flexible and available at the spare of the moment. Alicia advocates for your child with sincerity. You would think it's her own child is fighting in defense for. She is amazing to have as your child's advocate.
Detrick Chatman2024-11-16It was an honor to have Mrs. Sunnye Garza as an advocate. She was patient with us in this difficult stressful situation. She was kind and professional, kept up with all the details, and was persistent on what needed to be done. Excellent in ARD meeting, will recommend her to anyone.
Sharon Johnston2024-11-07Words alone cannot express the gratitude that my family and I have.I want to thank Alicia and Sunnye for being our son’s special education advocate. They are extremely knowledgeable and supportive and passionate about all things when it comes to special education.There truly have your child best interest at heart,I would recommend then to anyone looking for advocacy
Ashley Wynn2024-10-18Highly recommend! Alicia clearly has a true care for her clients and passion for her work. From the moment I reached out to her, she took the time to answer any questions/concerns I had for our upcoming school meeting (that afternoon), and made sure I felt confident about our rights and expectations going into this meeting alone. After that meeting, I hired Alicia to represent us as our advocate and she got right to work. She thoroughly went over all prior testing and paperwork/accommodations and came up with a plan of action. She initiated communication between us and the school and was able to get a second meeting set up fairly quickly. During this ARD, she was able to represent us entirely to ensure we received the reasonable expectation accommodations and the process went so smooth! It is very obvious that this is Alicia’s passion and I am so glad that we have her in our corner!
Lo2024-10-17As a mother of a behavioral Special Ed child, from second grade into now 7th, I have struggled continuously to get through year after year of school. Constantly fighting the system to team up WITH instead of against me, for the success of my child. Trying to get staff and teachers to take me seriously as a single mother and to not be written off as “part of the problem”. As a whole, the schools try to help, and some staff members truly do grow to love your child, but most tend to look for the easy way out of dealing with them. I recently found myself in the worst position yet, as my child’s disability finally led to charges being pressed by a school official. Against the protection of his Special Ed diagnosis. I panicked, felt completely alone, and had no idea where to go from here. A co-worker mentioned an advocate and immediately searched up Ms Alicia Tucker. I called, sure that I was going to get a receptionist who would promise me a call back that I would never receive. Instead I got Alicia’s personal cell phone which she answered in the middle of her own personal business that day. She instantly went into action, got the necessary info, and initiated a plan within the hour. But most of all, she promised I was no longer alone, and that she would dive into my situation with me. Here we are two weeks later, and she has gone to bat for myself and my child, facilitated a successful meeting, and guided me through a process that I would still be staring blankly at, had I been left alone through it all. She never ignored my calls or texts, regardless of time of day, or day of the week. And she truly took into account, my personal abilities, finances, and all around situation. She delivered everything she promised and more, and will be retained by my side indefinitely. I can’t speak highly enough about Ms Tucker.
Doucet Enterprise Consulting Texas2024-10-10Mrs. Tucker was exceptional and very responsive and listened to our needs. Her expertise was instrumental for our process of dealing with school system.
If your child is struggling in school but doesn’t have an IEP yet, you have the right to request a formal evaluation in writing from the school. This evaluation will determine if your child qualifies for special education services under IDEA. In the meantime, ask about RTI (Response to Intervention) or 504 accommodations, which can provide support even without an IEP. Keep records of your concerns, school communications, and your child’s performance. You may also consider a private evaluation for additional insight. As a parent, you are your child’s best advocate—stay involved, ask questions, and push for the support they need.
In an ARD meeting, the committee discusses the student’s evaluation results, strengths and needs, and present levels of academic achievement and functional performance (PLAAFP). The team develops or reviews IEP goals, accommodations, modifications, and the special education services the student will receive. They also consider related services like speech or occupational therapy, behavior intervention plans if needed, and the student’s placement in the least restrictive environment. For students 14 and older, transition planning is also addressed. The goal is to ensure the student’s educational needs are being met through a legally compliant, individualized, and collaborative plan.
For students with ADHD, there are many educational supports that can be advocated for to help them succeed. These may include preferential seating, extended time on tests, frequent breaks, visual schedules, and organizational tools like checklists or planners. Modified assignments, reduced distractions, and behavioral supports such as positive reinforcement systems can also be helpful. Some students may benefit from occupational therapy for self-regulation or counseling services. Support can be provided through a 504 Plan or an IEP, depending on the student’s needs. Advocacy should focus on creating a structured, supportive environment that addresses attention, impulsivity, and executive functioning challenges.
We offer a complimentary 30-minute consultation. During this time, we will address your concerns regarding the current situation and explore potential options for the next steps.
If we both agree to move forward at the end of our conversation, We will provide you with a Consent to Authorize Advocacy and Release of Educational Information to sign and send along with a letter to the school notifying them that you have engaged our services.
We will send you a questionnaire to write all of your concerns regarding the current situation, your goals and reasons for seeking our services, as well as your experiences with your child and the district.
Review of Records involves a comprehensive review of all documents, including past and current evaluations, IEPs, and relevant academic and medical records as well as the questionnaire detailing your concerns.
The advocacy plan will be tailored to your student and specific situation and may include the following:
We require a $200 retainer fee and a completed Client Intake Form before work can begin.
We can also attend meetings with you for a flat rate of $400 which includes travel time.
