Special Education Leadership for Elementary Principals

NEW COHORT BEGINS IN FEBRUARY 2026!

A Job-Alike Series for

elementary principals seeking to improve their leadership around special education

As an elementary principal, one responsibility is to understand special education law to bridge the gap between general education and special education. It can be challenging to understand the legal obligations of special education while balancing the needs of students in your school. This program will help you understand special education law, while navigating the demands of all stakeholders in order to improve student achievement and meeting outcomes. You will:

  • Increase understanding of MA regulations 
  • Explore data collection practices and IEP documentation 
  • Create a network of colleagues to problem solve with 
  • Practice giving feedback to teachers regarding presentation in meetings
  • Practical application of current issues 
  • Develop leadership skills in this particular area

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Price

Utilize Title IIA funds to support your participation.

$625/person

PDPs

10 contact hours

Earn 10 PDPs

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Why enroll?

Conveniently Scheduled

We schedule with the practitioner in mind. In person sessions allow for deeper training, relationship building, and group work. Remote sessions provide convenience and forums to address ongoing problems of practice.

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Thoughtfully Designed

The content comes from you and our design is based on best practices in adult learning. We build every agenda based on current research combined with the issues you bring to the table. 

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Skillful Facilitators

Our facilitators are veteran educators who have walked the walk and trained for years to develop expertise in adult learning that will benefit you directly.

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Satisfied Participants

We are proud of the impact we are having. Please take a moment to read the testimonials of our satisfied participants for yourself.

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Scheduled with you in mind.

We schedule with the practitioner in mind. In person sessions allow for deeper training, relationship building, and group work. Remote sessions provide convenience and forums to address ongoing problems of practice.

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Hybrid Schedule:

5 monthly meetings February-June

Hybrid Schedule:

5 monthly meetings February-June

2 in-person meetings (February & June) 4:00-6:00 PM

3 virtual meetings (March, April & May) 4:00-6:00 PM 

*Dates/Times subject to change.

Thoughtfully Designed Programming

We focus on meaningful content and take a learner centered approach.

February: Commitment to Special Education

  • Meet your cohort
  • Special Education Connection: Team Chairs
  • Set Goals for our work - What will you leave with?
  • Focused application: Department structure

March: Special Education Law

  • Changes to the law including Content of the IEP document  
  • Team preparation prior to a meeting - data
  • Dissecting meetings
  • Department Structure 
  • Application: Chair/observe a meeting 

April: Meeting Reflection

  • Reflect on observations
  • General educators and special educator interaction 
  • Successes & Things to work on
  • Action Planning Application: Implement action items

May: Explore General Educator and Special Educator Roles (and Team Chair)

  • Reflect on action items 
  • Team member collaboration 
  • Supervision and feedback 
  • Responsibility for drafting IEP goals and objectives 
  • Working through differences/needs of each “team”
  • Application: Reflect on your practices 

June: Reflect on the Process

  • Putting it all together 
  • Successes
  • Next steps
  • Starting next school year 

Meet Your Facilitators

Our FACILITATORS have walked the walk and have expertise in facilitating adult learning.

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Just a few more reasons to join us...

CUSTOMIZED

Enjoy an agenda personalized to the group's needs.

COLLEGIAL

Build your network in this highly interactive, supportive and confidential group setting.

PRACTICAL

Develop practical applications and solutions to questions and issues from your current work.

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Learn more about all of our Job-Alike Programs

We have cohorts for

  • Assistant Superintendents
  • Principals
  • Assistant Principals
  • School Based Curriculum Leaders
  • Instructional Coaches. 
  • Mentors
  • Special Education Team Chairs
  • Women in Leadership
  • and more!

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