Alicia Tucker holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Education and Special Education and has worked in the public school system for 30 years, primarily with students with special needs. She has served as a Special Education Team Leader and as a Special Education Department Chairperson.
She is also a recognized expert in the field of special education and has been a featured speaker on numerous webinars, including several hosted by the Houston Chronicle. Alicia Tucker has completed the Wrightslaw Special Education Advocacy Summit (SEAS), an advanced training program focused on special education law, advocacy strategies, ethics, and dispute resolution. She combines this training with 28 years of experience in public education to support families navigating the special education process. She is also a member of the Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates (COPAA)
Special education and autism advocacy in Corpus Christi, TX, helping families navigate IEPs, ARDs, evaluations, services, and educational rights.
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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
Helping Corpus Christi families confidently navigate ARD meetings, understand special education services, advocate for their children, and ensure their educational needs are appropriately addressed.
Expert ARD and IEP advocacy for Corpus Christi students, helping families understand their rights, navigate meetings, address concerns, and secure appropriate educational support.
Tucker Education Advocates helps families navigate complex school systems with confidence. From IEP meetings to 504 plans, we translate confusing policies into clear action steps, ensure your child’s needs are heard, and advocate for you at every meeting, so you’re never facing the education system alone.
Families in Corpus Christi trust Tucker Education Advocates because we know local schools, districts, and Texas special education law inside and out. We listen first, then advocate fiercely. We virtually attend IEP and 504 meetings, explaining every option, and fighting for the support your child deserves. Personal, local, and always on your side.
Tucker Education Advocates supports Corpus Christi families raising autistic and neurodivergent children. We help you understand evaluations, secure appropriate IEP or 504 accommodations, and communicate effectively with schools. Every child thinks differently and our goal is ensuring your child’s strengths are recognized and their educational needs are fully met.
Tucker Education Advocates supports families across a wide range of disabilities, including Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, Dyscalculia, Speech Impairment, Developmental Delay, Emotional Disability, Intellectual Disability, Other Health Impairment (OHI), and other Learning Disabilities. Whatever your child’s diagnosis, we help you navigate evaluations, IEPs, and 504 plans to secure the right support.
Tucker Education Advocates guides Corpus Christi families through IEP and ARD meetings by reviewing goals, explaining your rights, and ensuring your child receives appropriate services, accommodations, and support under Texas special education law.
Tucker Education Advocates offers compassionate, knowledgeable support for Corpus Christi families navigating special education, IEP meetings, ADHD, and Other Health Impairments. We help you understand your rights, communicate with schools, and secure the accommodations your child needs to thrive.
Tucker Education Advocates provides trusted special education advocacy for Corpus Christi families in helping guide IEP and 504 processes, protecting your child’s rights, and ensuring appropriate school support.
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Testimonials
Kathy Struck2026-08-31Alicia was amazing! Her response time was excellent, and she went above and beyond to make sure we were prepared. In our ARD, she was professional, kind, and assertive. We received our main objectives, and were able to help set up our son for success. The advocate presence encourages all involved to come prepared to give their best. Thanks again!
Kayla Graves2026-05-22Working with Ms. Gina is the best decision I could have made. She is knowledgeable, efficient, and truly goes to bat for her clients. I felt supported and well-represented throughout the entire process. Thank you, Ms. Gina, for your outstanding service!
Neya Ambalathunkal2026-05-22I cannot say enough great things about the support I received from Gina. Despite having very little notice before our meeting, she came fully prepared — she clearly put in extra time after hours to make sure we were ready. She presented herself with such calm and professionalism, and that made a huge difference for me going into a stressful situation. She advocated strongly for my daughter and helped guide the meeting toward the outcome we were hoping for. I felt supported every step of the way. If you’re a parent navigating the special education process, I highly recommend her services. We are so happy with the experience and grateful for everything she did for our family. Tucker Special Education Advocates are true to their word and have fair pricing as well. We are happy with our experience with them.
Ayana Hutchinson2026-05-21We used Alicia Tucker Special Education Advocates to help us navigate the often confusing special education system, and the experience was outstanding. Prior to working with them, we felt like we were being given the runaround by the school district and were making little to no progress advocating for our child. Working with this advocacy company made a huge difference. They simplified the process and ensured we fully understood our child’s rights every step of the way. Our advocate, Gina, was exceptional! She attended our ARD meeting and brought a level of knowledge and professionalism that truly elevated the conversation. She helped guide the meeting, ensured our concerns were addressed, and advocated effectively for our child’s needs. Most importantly, she helped us achieve the outcomes our child is entitled to. Having someone knowledgeable and confident in our corner made all the difference. We are incredibly grateful for their support and are happy to continue our journey with them as we move forward. We highly recommend their services — 10/10 experience.
Dimitria King2026-05-20I cannot thank Gina Schmidt and the entire Tucker Education Advocates team enough for their support during this process for my son. Candace immediately reached out to schedule a consultation and Alicia personally contacted me to gather additional information to better support my son’s educational needs. The team moved quickly, reviewed records, communicated with the district, and prepared for my son’s ARD meeting right away. Throughout this stressful process, I felt heard, supported, and reassured every step of the way. Gina and her team have been professional, responsive, compassionate, and extremely knowledgeable. Their guidance helped me better understand my rights and advocate confidently for my son’s education and future. I am truly grateful and blessed to have Tucker Education Advocates supporting my family, and I would absolutely recommend them to any parent seeking an advocate for their child.
Wes Machalica2026-04-30I've had a great experience with Tucker Advocacy. I really appreciate the knowledge and professionalism that Ms. Tucker and her team bring to the table and it's encouraging to know that my student is receiving the best representation in her accommodation process. Huge thanks to Ms. Tucker and her team for all the support and for helping us through the ARDs!
Claudia Gonzalez Chavira2026-04-24I don’t know what I would have done without them ! More then a service they offer you a sincere concern for your needs! Gave me peace of mind the most important is there knowledge if the laws that protect our children! I don’t feel alone with the issues regarding my son’s rights!
Jeff Smith2026-04-23Very knowledgeable and very professional. Highly recommended!
Yes. An ADHD advocate can help your Corpus Christi child secure appropriate accommodations, a 504 plan or IEP, and ensure teachers understand strategies supporting their success in school.
Common ADHD accommodations include extended time, preferential seating, movement breaks, reduced distractions, organizational support, and behavior intervention plans. The key is that it is tailored to your child’s specific attention and focus needs.
Corpus Christi offers speech therapy, occupational therapy, counseling, resource classes, behavioral support, and specialized instruction. These services vary by district and are determined through evaluation and IEP planning.
Yes, an advocate can identify why your child is struggling, request evaluations, attend meetings with you, and ensure the school provides appropriate interventions and support services.
IEP accommodations may include extended time, modified assignments, assistive technology, preferential seating, behavior plans, speech therapy, and specialized instruction. Accommodations are based on your child’s individual evaluation results.
Search local advocacy organizations, ask other special education parents, check reviews, or contact Tucker Education Advocates directly for experienced, personalized ARD support in Corpus Christi.
Request an ARD meeting, document your concerns in writing, gather supporting evidence, and consider bringing an advocate to help negotiate appropriate changes to the plan.
Need help navigating your child’s special education journey? Contact Tucker Education Advocates in San Antonio today for personalized, experienced support and advocacy.
Steps to connect with Us
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 $250 retainer fee and a completed Client Intake Form before work can begin.
We can also attend meetings with you for a flat rate of $600 which includes travel time.
Please note: If you need to file for due process, there will be an additional fee of $300 required before we can submit the paperwork on your behalf.
