NEW ENDEAVORS
We are excited to begin work on the following projects in 2024.
Lead IDEA Center
Serve as the external evaluator for the Lead IDEA Center, a five-year project funded by the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs to increase the capacity of states and districts in fostering leadership competencies among school building and early intervention administrators, so they may create inclusive learning environments that improve outcomes for students who receive support and services under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.
Impact Study of Paraprofessional Preparation
Collaborate with WordFarmers Associates to conduct interviews with special education directors in districts that participated in the Ohio Partnership for Excellence in Paraprofessional Preparation, a three-year initiative involving professional development and implementation services to build capacity to include, improve, and leverage the expertise of paraprofessional educators for inclusive service delivery that supports learning for all students.