Leading for All Learners: Special Education Leadership Series for Principals
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
Program Price
$625/person
PDPs
10 contact hours
Earn 10 PDPs
10 contact hours
Earn 10 PDPs
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Scheduled with you in mind.
In-person sessions allow for more intensive training opportunities, relationship building and group work.
Remote sessions provide convenient forums to sustain implementation efforts and address ongoing problems of practice.
Hybrid Schedule:
A combination of in person and live virtual meetings that suits your schedule and needs perfectly.
2026-2027 dates coming soon.
Hybrid Schedule:
5 monthly meetings
4:00 - 6:00 pm
2026-2027 dates coming soon.
*Dates/Times subject to change.
Thoughtfully Designed Programming
We focus on meaningful content and take a learner centered approach.
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.
Program Details
Session 1: 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
Session 2: 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
Session 3: Meeting Reflection
- Reflect on observations
- General educators and special educator interaction
- Successes & Things to work on
- Action Planning Application: Implement action items
Session 4: 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
Session 5: Reflect on the Process
- Putting it all together
- Successes
- Next steps
- Starting next school year
Meet Your Facilitators
Skillful Facilitators
Our FACILITATORS have walked the walk and have expertise in facilitating adult learning.
Meet the people who make the magic happen.
Saundra Watson
Testimonials
Don't just take our word for it.
We are proud of the impact we are having. Please take a moment to read the testimonials of our satisfied participants for yourself.
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.
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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