Meet Our Founder
Hi, I'm Dylcia Hernandez‑Dell’Era
Mom. Advocate. Ally.
I’ve spent more than 20 years working in education and social work, including serving as a school administrator. Throughout my career, I’ve worked alongside students, families, educators, and school teams—and I’ve seen how difficult it can be for parents to understand a system filled with unfamiliar terminology, processes, and decisions.
I created Education Lowdown because parents deserve more than jargon and paperwork. They deserve to understand their options, feel prepared for important conversations, and have the confidence to advocate for what their child needs
Education Lowdown isn’t just a service—it’s my mission. I believe parents should feel informed, prepared, and heard when decisions are being made about their children. I’m here to help families find their voice, understand their options, and advocate with confidence.
Dylcia Hernandez Dell’Era, MSW, PPSC
Former School Administrator • Social Worker • Parent of Four
Ive Been on Both Sides of The Table
I Know the System. I Also Know What It's Like to Be the Parent.
From Inside the School System
As a former school administrator and social worker, I’ve sat in meetings where important decisions were being made about students. I understand the terminology, processes, responsibilities, and challenges school teams navigate every day.
That experience helps me translate what can feel like an incredibly complicated system into information parents can actually understand and use.
From the Parent's Side
I'm also a mom of four. I understand how different these conversations feel when it's your child at the center of them.
Parents shouldn't have to become education experts overnight just to participate meaningfully in decisions about their child. They deserve clear information, practical guidance, and a seat at the table.
That's Why I Created Education Lowdown.
Not to create conflict between families and schools—but to help parents become informed, prepared partners in their child's education.
EXPERIENCE THAT INFORMS THE WORK
Experience Matters. So Does Perspective.
Dylcia's approach is shaped by more than two decades of experience working with children, families, educators, and school systems.
The goal isn't to tell parents what to do. It's to help them understand their options so they can make informed decisions for their child.
20+ YEARS
Experience in education and social work
FORMER SCHOOL ADMINISTRATOR
Firsthand experience navigating school systems
MSW • PPSC
Certificated training in social work and pupil Personnel Services
Ready to Feel More Confident About Your Child's Next Steps?
Whether you're preparing for an IEP or 504 meeting, trying to understand available supports, or simply aren't sure where to start, Education Lowdown can help you understand your options and decide what comes next.
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