Special education can feel isolating—especially when you’re expected to have all the answers. In this kickoff episode of Lead SPED Better, we break down what every principal and instructional leader needs to understand about IDEA, how special education law really works, and what’s at stake in the national conversation about the U.S. Department of Education. Whether you’ve inherited a SPED team, are unsure how to support them, or just want to avoid unintentional missteps—you’re in the right place.

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• Why SPED educators often feel unsupported—even in “tight-knit” teams
• What IDEA actually guarantees (FAPE, LRE, and more)
• What “appropriate evaluation” means and why IQ isn’t everything
• Why IEPs often fall flat—and how to interpret them with a critical lens
• How LRE is misunderstood and misapplied in real schools
• What happens if the Department of Ed is dismantled—and who will pay the price

Ask your SPED team this question: "If I could change one thing about how we support your role, what would it be?" Then listen—and act.

Diana Williams partners with schools across the country to strengthen SPED systems, coach leaders, and train teams to deliver inclusive, legally sound, and high-impact instruction. Ready to support your team with the strategies they actually need?

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Website: www.thespeducatedleader.com