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Stay up to date on the latest insights, see upcoming events, and explore how schools and districts are putting impactful strategies into action. From timely updates to can’t-miss webinars, this is your hub for ideas that support educators and drive real results for students.

Upcoming Webinars

Thursday, May 21 | 3:00 PM ET

Hiring & Strategic Workforce Planning for Special Education

Session 1 of the virtual professional learning series: Building Sustainable Special Education Staffing: From Hiring to Year‑Round Support


Thursday, June 11 | 3:00 PM ET

Building Sustainable Special Education Staffing Pathways for Virginia Districts 

This conversation is designed for Virginia district leaders seeking to create reliable, scalable, and sustainable Special Education and Related Services staffing models that ensure students with disabilities receive consistent, high‑quality support both now and in the years ahead.

Tuesday, June 16 | 12:00 PM ET

Onboarding, Training, and Early-Career Support

Session 2 of the virtual professional learning series: Building Sustainable Special Education Staffing: From Hiring to Year‑Round Support



Tuesday, August 18 | 3:00 PM ET

Year-Round Support, Retention, and Long-Term Sustainment

Session 3 of the virtual professional learning series: Building Sustainable Special Education Staffing: From Hiring to Year‑Round Support

 Upcoming Conferences 

Virginia Council of Administrators for Special Education Conference
May 12-14, 2026
Williamsburg, Virgina


Florida Association of School Administrators
June 6-10, 2026
Orlando, Florida


South Carolina Association of School Administrators Innovative Ideas Institute
June 21-23, 2026
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Virginia Association of Secondary School Principals
June 22-24, 2026
Williamsburg, VA
Book Signing with
Dr. James Lane on June 23




On-Demand Webinars

The Budget You Already Have: Re-Envisioning Teacher Pipelines Through Hidden Costs & Strategic Resource Reallocation

Podcasts

Leading with Laser Focus: Seven Steps to School Success

Guest: Dr. James Lane

Transforming Education: Insights from Dr. James Lane

The Out of the Trenches Podcast

Episode # 398: Dr. James Lane

Articles


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