Special education leadership right now feels like triage.

Backlogs. Staffing gaps. Compliance pressure. Parent concerns. Escalating needs. And all of it happening while you’re trying to build systems that actually work.

If you’re a special education director, coordinator, or district leader, you don’t need more theory. You need structure. Tools. Clear decision pathways. And a way to strengthen your team before the 2026–27 school year begins.

That’s why we’re launching Building for Better Outcomes: The 2026 Spring Leadership Lab — a free, three-part workshop series designed specifically for special education leaders who want to move from reacting to building.

As highlighted in the series overview, this lab focuses on building stronger systems, supporting teams, and ensuring readiness for the year ahead. It is led by David Bateman, who will be speaking from SpedLawBlog’s north headquarters.

What This Series Is (And What It’s Not) 

This is not a compliance webinar.This is not surface-level inspiration.This is not another generic leadership session.This is a structured, practical lab series focused on system design, cross-campus coordination, and sustainable support structures.Each session is one hour. Each session builds on the last. Each session leaves you with something tangible. 

The 3-Part Spring Leadership Lab

LAB 1Building Strong Foundations for Special Education TeamsFebruary 19 | 3–4 PM EST If your team feels overwhelmed, inconsistent, or stretched thin, this is where you start.In this session, we focus on:

• Clarifying team roles and decision authorityAligning expectations across schoolsStrengthening IEP implementation systemsBuilding internal coherence so you aren’t dependent on personalities

Strong outcomes require strong foundations. You can’t scale chaos.  

LAB 2Building Cross-Campus CollaborationMarch 5 | 3–4 PM EST Special education fails when campuses operate in isolation.This lab tackles:

• How to create cross-building consistencyShared protocols for eligibility, MDRs, and service decisionsCommunication systems between principals and special education leadersBreaking down the “my school vs. your school” mindset

If your district feels fragmented, this session is about integration. 

LAB 3Building Sustainable Support SystemsMarch 26 | 3–4 PM EST You cannot improve outcomes if your systems collapse under pressure.This final session focuses on:

• Designing support structures that survive staffing changesMonitoring implementation without micromanagingCreating accountability loops that protect students and teamsPlanning forward for 2026–27 readiness

Sustainability isn’t accidental. It’s designed. 

What You’ll Walk Away WithThis series includes over $1,000 in leader-ready tools — templates, frameworks, planning guides, and implementation supports you can use immediately.These are not abstract concepts. They are operational tools built for real districts facing real pressure.  

Who Should Attend?

• Special Education DirectorsCoordinatorsAssistant SuperintendentsPrincipals overseeing special education programsDistrict leadership teams

If you are responsible for special education outcomes, compliance, staffing, or systems — this lab is built for you.  

Why Now?Spring is the decision window.It’s when you see the cracks.It’s when you evaluate staffing.It’s when you prepare for the next school year.Waiting until August is too late.If you want stronger systems next year, you build them now.   

Join Us

The 2026 Spring Leadership Lab is FREE, structured, and built for leaders who are serious about strengthening outcomes.

Three sessions.
One hour each.
Practical tools.
Clear systems.
Stronger teams.

If you’re ready to move from reacting to building — this is your next step.

Register Here: https://parallellearning-20474008.hs-sites.com/building-better-outcomes-1