“I have an IEP meeting, a parent complaint, two uncovered classes, and a compliance deadline…now what?” This session breaks down the real, unfiltered day-to-day of special education leadership for new APs. Participants will learn practical systems for managing compliance, supporting overwhelmed staff, addressing student needs, and problem-solving in real time. Through interactive scenarios and ready-to-use tools, attendees will walk away with strategies they can implement immediately. If you’ve ever felt unprepared for the realities of SPED leadership, this session will give you the clarity and structure you need to lead with confidence.
Assistant principals strive to be in classrooms every day, gathering valuable insight into teaching and learning. In this interactive session, participants will explore how to transform classroom observations, learning walks, data discussions, and other instructional evidence into meaningful action. Attendees will learn practical strategies for identifying trends, fostering collaborative analysis, and building collective ownership around schoolwide instructional goals. Participants will leave with tools and protocols that can be adapted to support instructional growth, strengthen leadership through connection, and improve student outcomes in any school setting.
“I have an IEP meeting, a parent complaint, two uncovered classes, and a compliance deadline…now what?” This session breaks down the real, unfiltered day-to-day of special education leadership for new APs. Participants will learn practical systems for managing compliance, supporting overwhelmed staff, addressing student needs, and problem-solving in real time. Through interactive scenarios and ready-to-use tools, attendees will walk away with strategies they can implement immediately. If you’ve ever felt unprepared for the realities of SPED leadership, this session will give you the clarity and structure you need to lead with confidence.
