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At SR Learning Designs, LLC, our tagline is simple: We help educators move from doing things correctly to doing the right things. This distinction matters more than it might seem at first glance, and it gets to the heart of what transformational educational leadership requires. Doing Things Correctly vs. Doing the Right Things Doing things correctly means following procedures, meeting compliance requirements, and staying within established systems. These are necessary but not

The special education landscape is complex. Federal law, state regulations, district policies, and individual student needs must all align to ensure that students with disabilities receive an appropriate education. When any part of that system breaks down, the consequences can be significant. What Is a Special Education Consultant? A special education consultant is a professional with advanced training and experience in special education law, policy, and practice. Consultants

If your child has been identified as having a disability that affects their learning, you have entered a world filled with acronyms and legal language. But here is what many parents do not realize: you are one of the most powerful advocates in the room. The law is on your side. Your Child Has the Right to a Free Appropriate Public Education Under IDEA, every child with a qualifying disability has the right to a free appropriate public education. This means the school must pro

Students with disabilities often face unique barriers in traditional classroom settings. Blended learning combines in-person instruction with digital components, offering a flexible approach that can be transformative when implemented thoughtfully. As someone who earned a doctorate in educational technology from Central Michigan University with a focus on blended and online learning, and who has spent more than two decades working in special education, I have seen firsthand h

For students with disabilities, an Individualized Education Program (IEP) is more than a document — it is a legally binding commitment to providing a free appropriate public education (FAPE). Yet despite good intentions, schools across the country routinely fall short of IEP compliance in ways that can have lasting consequences for students and families. As a special education administrator and consultant with over 23 years of experience, I have worked with districts in Michi