What is Inclusive Leadership Lab and how does it transform educational leadership?

Inclusive Leadership Lab is a specialized educator training service that supports special education teachers and leaders struggling with frustration and overwhelming special education challenges that don’t work. Through structured training programs, we help you improve special education and specially designed instruction without the overwhelm so you can lead with confidence.

We are unlike other programs because we have a laser-sharp focus on the unique needs of leaders, including principals, who are leading special education programs. We know our programs are effective because we use competency-based metrics throughout, ensuring you have the skills you need!

How does your instructional coaching differ from traditional professional development?

Our coaching model integrates real-time video feedback, data-driven insights, and personalized mentoring through the technology platform.

Our competency-based training programs ensure that graduates have the skills necessary to lead with confidence.

What ROI can schools expect from implementing inclusive leadership coaching?

Schools partnering with Inclusive Leadership Lab typically see measurable improvements in several key areas:

• Enhanced teacher retention rates

• Improved implementation of specially designed instruction and adherence to IDEA

• Stronger equity-focused leadership practices

• Better alignment of instructional strategies

• Increased staff collaboration and satisfaction We provide detailed ROI dashboards to track progress and demonstrate value.

• Improved classroom management and behavior strategies
  

How do you measure the success of your training programs?

Success is measured through a combination of qualitative feedback from participants and quantitative data on educational outcomes. We also use advanced analytics to monitor progress and make adjustments to our programs as needed.

We use continuous improvement models to gather feedback from participants to ensure you receive the highest quality training and support available.

How is this different from other training programs?

Most professional development is generic, same workshops for everyone. Ours is grounded in adult learning theory and evidence-based coaching strategies (Knight, Costa, & Garmston; Kise).

We provide on-the-job training alongside our instructional curriculum in our Special Education Leadership Registered Apprentice program.

How do we pay?

You may pay us outright, but our programs align with Title II requirements (teacher preparation, professional development, and recruitment), so districts often pay for this training. We provide all documentation for grant reporting and compliance.

The Registered Apprenticeship program for Special Education Leaders (and principals) has funding set aside to support you. This is currently available in Kansas - ask Dr. Harding if you can have these funds in your state! We love working with other states!

Who We Serve

We partner with:

- Superintendents facing retention crises and board accountability pressure

- HR/Talent Directors building teacher pipelines and reducing turnover costs

- Special Education Directors supporting teachers with impossible caseloads

- Assistant Superintendents managing PD budgets and leadership development

- Principals who need coaching themselves (not just for their teachers)

Current partner districts: Urban, suburban, and rural K-12 districts (1,000 to 15,000 students)

Our Advisory Board

We're guided by active superintendents who understand the challenges you face. They ensure our programs stay grounded in the reality of district leadership, not consultant theory.