The Local Education Agency (LEA) plays a vital role in IEP (Individualized Education Program) meetings. They bring the expertise and resources needed to make sure a student’s needs are met. LEA representatives help ensure that the school provides the right support, from specialized services to accommodations, and work with families and teachers to create a plan that helps the student succeed in the least restrictive environment. This session will support you to facilitate IEP meetings as the process leader with confidence and rooted in legally sound decision making.
Being a school leader today means wearing a dozen hats before 10 AM—and doing it all with grace, resilience, and clarity. The Empowered School Leader is a dynamic, interactive session that invites school administrators to lead with both strategy and heart.
We’ll explore what it means to build bridges—between families, students, staff, and community—and how to create systems that actually support the work (instead of overwhelming it). We'll learn how to document with purpose, coach with compassion, and provide support that makes sense.
But most importantly, we’ll focus on you: your leadership identity, personal values and strengths, wellness practices, and growth mindset. Here's the truth: you can’t lead others effectively if you're running on empty. Because the most powerful tool in any school? A leader who is grounded, energized, and connected to their purpose.
