Professional Development

Training That Builds Confident, Compliant Teams

InsightED provides practical, compliance-focused professional development designed to strengthen staff knowledge, improve implementation practices, and build confidence across special education teams. Our trainings are tailored to administrators, special education staff, related service providers, and general education teachers.

Whether your goal is improving IEP quality, preparing for ADE monitoring, strengthening collaboration, or supporting new staff, our sessions deliver actionable strategies that participants can immediately apply in their daily work.

Audience 1

General Education Staff

IEP Fundamentals for General Education Teachers

Special education basics

Roles and responsibilities

Understanding IDEA requirements

Implementing the IEP in the General Education Classroom

Accommodations vs. modifications

Documentation requirements

Common implementation mistakes

Inclusion & Belonging

Creating inclusive classroom environments

Supporting peer relationships

Building belonging for students with disabilities

Collaborating with Special Education Teams

Communication strategies

Shared responsibility models

Problem-solving student concerns

Audience 2

Special Education Staff

Writing High-Quality PLAAFP Statements

Connecting evaluation data

Identifying educational impact

Building defensible present levels

Goal Writing That Drives Instruction

Measurable annual goals

Progress monitoring alignment

Audit-ready documentation

Determining Services & Placement

Least Restrictive Environment

Service minute decisions

Linking needs to services

Behavior Supports Within IDEA

FBA/BIP basics

Documentation requirements

Team implementation

Running Effective IEP Meetings

Facilitating productive meetings

Managing difficult conversations

Maintaining procedural compliance

Creating parent communication

Progress Reporting That Holds Up in Audits

Data collection systems

Reporting progress accurately

Avoiding common compliance errors

Creating Effective Special Education Schedules

Caseload management

Service delivery models

Documentation considerations

Navigating IEP Systems

IEP Pro

IEZP

Synergy

Workflow efficiencies and compliance tips

Audience 3

Administrators & Special Education Directors

ADE Audit Readiness

What reviewers are looking for

Common findings

Prevention strategies

Conducting Internal Compliance Reviews

File review procedures

Monitoring systems

Corrective action planning

Building Sustainable Compliance Systems

Timelines

Staff accountability

Documentation systems

Special Education Leadership Bootcamp

Oversight responsibilities

Risk management

Supporting staff effectively

New Administrator’s Guide to Special Education

Legal foundations

Key compliance requirements

High-risk areas

Premium Training Packages

Deeper engagements for lasting impact

Special Education Compliance Bootcamp (Half-Day)

Focused training on the most common compliance requirements, documentation expectations, and audit risk areas.

Practical strategies staff can immediately implement to strengthen compliance and reduce findings.

Special Education Compliance Bootcamp (Full-Day)

Comprehensive review of special education processes, including evaluations, IEP development, progress reporting, and implementation.

Interactive activities and case studies designed to build staff confidence and consistency across teams.

New Special Education Teacher Academy

Foundational training for new special education teachers covering IEPs, timelines, documentation, service delivery, and compliance essentials.

Ongoing guidance to help teachers confidently navigate their role while avoiding common compliance mistakes.

ADE Audit Readiness Intensive

In-depth review of ADE monitoring expectations, common findings, and documentation requirements.

Includes readiness assessments, action planning, and recommendations to strengthen systems before an audit.

Charter School Special Education Startup Package

Customized support for new or expanding charter schools developing compliant special education systems and procedures.

Guidance on timelines, documentation, service delivery, staff responsibilities, and compliance infrastructure from the ground up.

Customized Training Packages Available

Whether you’re seeking a single workshop, a continuing staff development series, or a customized compliance training package, InsightED can design professional learning experiences to meet the unique needs of your school, district, or special education team. Virtual and in-person training options are available.