045 | SPEDucated and Focused: The Future of Special Education with Diana R. Williams

The education system is evolving, but are we truly meeting the needs of every child? When traditional methods fall short, how do leaders and educators step up to the challenge? And what about the unseen factors that make or break a student’s success?

In this episode, Diana R. Williams, a one of a kind leader in special education leadership who has built frameworks and strategies helping administrators and parents serve students better is here with us. From her experience co-founding a Brooklyn charter school to her innovative SPEDucated Leadership Framework, Diana shares how the collective effort to creating inclusive systems that serve the whole child—academically, socially, and emotionally can lead to a huge difference in the day of a child.

You’ll learn:

• The myths surrounding special education—and the reality parents and educators must understand.
• How school leaders can build better systems and support their staff.
• Why trauma-informed care is essential for meeting today’s challenges in education.

From Diana, "We have to extend grace—to children figuring out their bodies, to parents who are scared, to teachers trying their best, and to leaders who are burnt out."

This conversation is for anyone invested in creating a better future for our children. 

#parents #children #educators 

 

Next Steps: 

Read Diana's Story in Strategic Edge: https://media.feliciafordandco.com/power-moves

Work with Felicia Ford & Co.®: https://media.feliciafordandco.com/work-with-us/

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