Contact

StaceyHoaglund@gmail.com 

Initial Contact

We believe in EVERY child’s potential. Every student has the right to high expectations and the opportunity to achieve his or her full potential! 

One of the toughest decisions a parent can make, when concerns arise, is the decision to contact an advocate. Too often that important decision is put off too long.  Many wait until a problem has nearly escalated to what the parent feels is the point of no return.  As a parent, and as an advocate, it is far easier to deal with the little issues as they arise than to allow it to continue and fester.

Many people are unsure if their issue really requires the services of an advocate.  Some have anxiety about retaining an advocate or simply do not know how to go about finding one who is capable of understanding their dilemma.  On this website we try to help you learn how to get the help you need to become your child’s, or loved one’s, best advocate, but if you need help to get there, we’re here for you!

ABOUT STACEY 

Stacey Hoaglund is an advocate, mediator, disability consultant and trainer with 25+ years in advocacy, project development and community collaboration. Skilled at public speaking, legislative and educational processes, program creation and execution, conflict resolution, Stacey is a natural and persuasive communicator recognized among colleagues for keen ability to energize and inspire individuals toward achieving a common goal, excelling in creating consensus among divergent groups.

Stacey has been the editor of The Autism Notebook Magazine, author of Go for the Goal: A Parent’s Guide to Creating Meaningful IEP Goals, and statewide coordinator for the Florida Partners in Policymaking program. She is the current President of the Autism Society of Florida.

As a trainer and consultant, Stacey provides educational opportunities to parents and organizations, such as the Autism Society, United Way, Children’s Services Councils, the Pediatric Society, school districts, universities, Boys and Girls Clubs, ARCs, etc. The topics she covers include Diversity in the Workplace, Early Identification and Intervention, Autism 101, Developmental Milestones, FSP/IEP Development, Collaboration Home to School, Inclusion, Meaningful Experiences through Adaptations, etc.

Stacey believes that true inclusion comes from not only awareness of people with disabilities, but recognition of the gifts that they bring to our community. In an effort to share these gifts, Stacey has initiated several disability-related events, such as school board, county commission and legislative proclamations. Stacey’s advocacy efforts extend to the state and national capitols each year where she collaborates in Day on the Hill and World Autism Day events. Her contact with local, state and federal officials allow her to advocate on a more systemic level.

Continuing Communication

Once we have formed an advocate/client relationship it is very important to us that we maintain efficient communication. We understand the difficulties faced by parents of children with learning and developmental challenges and we wish to be as much comfort and assurance for you as we can. We believe that every child is unique and their needs cannot be met in a cookie-cutter fashion. That’s why we are so passionate about creating the best educational opportunity possible for each individual child.