Empower your special education team
Support your Special Education staff to feel confident and included in your school community
Your Facilitation Guide
How we can help special educators
Most Learning Lab, Academic Resource, or Study Skills classes focus on completing homework but miss the opportunity to teach students critical executive function skills—like time management, task prioritization, and organization—that they need to succeed independently.
Challenges we can support
Here are some common challenges special education departments face that our workshops are designed to address:
Supporting Productive Dialogues Between General Education and Special Education Staff
Developing Clear Goals and Objectives for Learning Labs and Academic Resource Classes
Increasing Staff Confidence in Supporting Neurodivergent Students
Aligning Staff on a Unified Vision and Mission for Special Education Programs
Addressing Teacher Burnout and Boosting Staff Retention
Working Effectively with Para Educators / Instructional Assisstants
The 4-Workshop Series That Special Education Classrooms
Note: This process can be modified depending on what your department is currently doing. Other workshop series are available after discussion.
Workshop 1: Foundation
We will review (and revise, if needed) your current mission for your Special Education classroom to align with the needs of your students.
Workshop 2: Framing
Building off the Foundation Workshop, you will co-create clear, actionable, and measurable objectives for students (and special educators)
Workshop 3: Focus
We will use a protocol for educators to identify the essential lessons and activities that promote executive function skills and help students progress toward their IEP goals.
Workshop 4: Future
Develop strategies for evaluating student success and aligning outcomes with district-wide grading practices.
What You Get
1. Empowered Students
Help students master skills like planning, organization, and self-advocacy.
2. Aligned Staff
A unified team vision and mission for your Special Education classroom.
3. Actionable Tools
Concrete activities and strategies you can implement immediately.
4. Measurable Impact
Improved student independence, confidence, and academic performance.
"It was so valuable to identify common themes/challenges with others like teachers to feel we are all seeing similar things. It boosts morale when the job feels very big and hard."
Special Education Teacher, Marin Schools
"Thank you for the great work you are doing with our teams. The feedback has been very positive, and it's nice to feel the excitement in the room."
Special Education Administrator, Marin Schools
Let's Transform Special Education For Your Students AND Staff
Follow the steps below to begin your journey
Step 1: Complete Interest Form
Share your school’s needs and goals to get started.
Step 2: Let's Meet
Schedule a call to align with your special education team’s priorities.
Step 3: Choose Your Workshop Dates
Let's identify the best times for your team to engage in the series.
Step 4: Watch the Transformation
Implement your new systems and see your students thrive (parents will be happy too) 😊
Ready to Transform Your Special Education Offering?
Join hundreds of educators who are turning their Learning Labs into spaces where students build the skills they need to succeed. Don’t let another semester go by without giving your students the tools they need for independence and success.
Bring impactfull change to your school community
Enter your email below to schedule a call and explore how this workshop series can empower your educators and help your students thrive. Don’t miss the chance to create lasting change in your school!
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