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Maria Giancotti, M.Ed.

Individual provider — special education advocate · Birmingham, Oakland County

Founder of Student Advocacy Michigan and a Michigan special-education advocate helping families navigate IEPs, 504 plans, discipline, mediation and education disputes.

Location

Birmingham, Oakland County

Life stage

Child · Teen

Format

In person · Virtual

Listing type

Individual professional

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Resource profile

Overview

Maria Giancotti, M.Ed., is the founder of Student Advocacy Michigan. Her current practice site describes fee-based special-education advocacy for IEPs, 504 plans, discipline, mediation and complaints. COPAA’s current member directory lists her as an individual advocate and educational consultant practicing in Michigan.

What is offered

Services

IEP advocacy
504-plan advocacy
Discipline and manifestation-determination support
Mediation preparation and support
Special-education complaint support

People & needs

Who this resource may serve

Students with disabilitiesSpecial educationIEP / 504 support

Planning details

Access & logistics

Location / service area

Birmingham, Oakland County

33717 Woodward Ave, Suite 244, Birmingham, MI 48009

Statewide Michigan

Cost / payment

Payment / cost: Private Pay
Private pay indicated

Languages

English

Reach out

Contact

Phone: (248) 372-9770
Email: maria@studentadvocacymi.com
Website: Official website

Evidence & source standards

How to read this listing

Intervention evidence

Not separately rated

This is primarily a service, organization, program, professional, or navigation listing. A treatment-effectiveness rating is not automatically assigned when it would not be meaningful.

This is an educational-advocacy listing, not an effectiveness rating or legal-services endorsement. Student Advocacy Michigan describes Maria Giancotti as an advocate rather than an attorney; families should distinguish advocacy support from legal representation when deciding what they need.

Source review

authoritative sources are attached to this listing. We prioritize official provider, government, professional-association, licensing, and other primary sources where available.

Last source review: 2026-08-24

Listing does not equal endorsement. Provider credentials establish what a professional is licensed, certified, or publicly listed to do; they do not by themselves prove that every treatment, theory, product, or intervention the provider may offer is effective. Evidence classifications apply to the specific intervention or claim, not to a person’s worth or professional identity.

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Verification record

Sources

Reviewed against: Official practice site; COPAA professional directory

Last source review: 2026-08-24. Confirm current eligibility, cost, availability, credentials, and program details directly with the provider or organization.