About
Meet Our Founder Dylcia:
Your Advocate for Special Education Success.
Dylcia Hernandez‑Dell’Era
Mom. Advocate. Ally.
I’m Dylcia—a proud mother of four amazing kids. Three of them have IEPs for neurodiversity (Autism Spectrum Disorder and Selective Mutism), ADHD, and one is a courageous burn-survivor. I’ve lived the stress, the paperwork mountains, and the hope that fuels families like ours.
Before starting Education Lowdown, I was an assistant principal with a background in social work (MSW) and educational leadership. I saw firsthand how families were lost in school bureaucracy, and how often —and I got fed up with the excuses. I decided enough was enough.
Now, I pour my energy into helping families stand tall, speak clear, and win the best education for their kids. Here’s what I do:
Podcast & blog: real talk you can use
Free 30‑minute consultation: get clarity, fast
Hourly consulting: actionable help, when you need it
Case management: I handle the back‑and‑forth so you don’t have to
DIY course: confident IEP coaching from home
Education Lowdown isn’t just a service—it’s my mission. I know what it’s like to sit in those meetings, juggling family life and the ticking clock. I’m here to give families the tools, voice, and backbone they deserve.
Our Commitment to Your Child's Success
Empowering families through expert IEP advocacy with over 20 years of experience in social work, advocacy, education administration, and a passion for helping children thrive.
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Years of professional experience
Families Served
”I cannot recommend Dylcia highly enough! She went above and beyond in helping me review my 11 year old son's evaluation and 504 plan as we navigated the transition to 6th Grade. Her depth of knowledge and expertise in this area was truly astounding, and she provided me with not only clarity but also practical resources that made the entire process so much more manageable."
-Teagan B
"I highly recommend working with Dylcia as an advocate for your child’s IEP. She’s very knowledgeable about the school district’s policies and parent’s rights and will advise you to get the results you believe are right for your child to learn and thrive. I worked with her to get advice for my preschooler’s IEP when the district’s recommendation did not seem appropriate. It feels quite empowering to get advice from an insider in the special education field."
~Anonymous
"I am so thankful for the help I received with my son’s 504 plan. What started out as an overwhelming process became manageable because of Dylcia’s guidance and advice. Not only did she educate me about parent rights and listen to my son’s needs, she gave me the confidence to speak up during the first meeting and successfully advocate for my son. I am beyond grateful for Dylcia’s patience, knowledge, and encouragement!"
~Marisa G.