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People, Program, Purpose: Strategic Staffing for SPED Success – Lawrence
Balancing student needs, staffing models, and budget constraints is one of the most complex challenges SPED leaders face.
This session will guide directors through evaluating staffing needs across roles, structuring specialized programs such as autism supports and transition services, and implementing effective professional development and coaching models.
Participants will walk away with actionable strategies to design sustainable, student-centered programs while building staff capacity and ensuring service quality.
If you have any questions about this event or the series, please contact Rebekah Helget, [email protected].
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Workshop Location:
Greenbush Campus in Lawrence
1104 E 1000 Rd
Lawrence, KS 66047
Cost:
SLS Members $0
Non SLS Members $150
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This session is the 4th part of a series (you are not required to attend all 5 sessions):
The Essentials Playbook: A 5-Part Series for SPED Leaders
Designed for current and aspiring special education leaders, the Special Education Leader Playbook is a five-part series that delivers practical strategies, legal clarity, and systems thinking to strengthen leadership at every level. From organizing budgets to navigating behavior and compliance, each session is tailored to help directors lead with confidence, align special education within the broader district vision, and ensure high-quality supports for students with disabilities. Participants will gain actionable tools, sharpen their decision-making, and build a leadership playbook they can rely on all year long.
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If you are interested in attending the entire series, click the dates below to register for each session.
July 17, 2025 – Budget Organization for SPED Directors
September 17, 2025 – The Legal Lens: IDEA, 504, & Oversight that Protects & Delivers
October 29, 2025 – SPED in Sync: Leadership that Aligns People, Plans & Purpose
January 21, 2026 – People, Program, Purpose: Strategic Staffing for SPED Success (this session)
April 8, 2026 – Navigating Proactive Practices for Behavior