Writing an IEP is one of the most important and most complex responsibilities special educators hold. It requires balancing compliance, instructional quality, student voice, and equity, all within tight timelines. The IEP Draft Roadmap was created to make that work clearer, more manageable, and more meaningful. This tool supports special educators and case managers in moving from scattered data to a strong, student-centered draft in preparation for an IEP meeting. What is the Roadmap? The

As schools work to meet the needs of students with disabilities and multilingual learners, one truth is becoming increasingly clear: educator preparation matters not just for getting teachers into classrooms, but for helping them stay. The Diverse Learner Teacher Preparation Report (2024) highlights educator preparation programs (EPPs) as a critical starting point in building a stable, skilled workforce. When preparation aligns with the realities of specialized teaching roles, educators are better positioned to feel confident,

For special education case managers, time is one of the most limited and most critical resources. Between IEP meetings, service coordination, documentation, progress monitoring, collaboration, and instruction, the work can quickly become overwhelming. When time isn’t managed intentionally, both educators and students feel the impact. Caseload time management isn’t about squeezing more tasks into the day. It’s about creating systems that make high-quality, inclusive practice possible and sustainable. Case Management in Today’s Educational Context Today’s

In Part 1 of this series, we explored how effective co-teaching depends on intentionally selecting and incorporating different co-teaching models. But knowing which model to use is only part of the equation. The real impact of co-teaching happens behind the scenes through trust, communication, and shared clarity. That’s where the DLC Co-Teaching Collaboration Template comes in. Shifting From Shared Space to Shared Practice Co-teaching is often launched with good intentions and tight schedules, but without