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The Ability Challenge @AbilityChalleng

The Ability Challenge's mission is to transform how schools serve students with diverse learning needs.

Joined August 2018
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Your Special Education Director Just Left. Now What? bit.ly/4fc2x7p

Your Special Education Director Just Left. Now What?

When a special education director leaves, what survives isn't relationships or expertise — it's structure. Learn what districts with durable systems do differently, and what to do in the first 90...

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Not every student support issue needs a summer overhaul. Some need a right now fix. Our latest blog helps school leaders spot red flags in MTSS and special education, prioritize next steps, and focus energy where it matters most. Read more: bit.ly/3QpEAPO

Student Support Micro-Audits: What's a Right Now Fix vs. a Wait Until Summer Fix?

Discover quick strategies to assess and improve your school’s student support systems before the year ends. Prioritize what needs urgent attention now.

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Every child deserves a school that was designed for them. That belief has fueled us for six years — and it's fueling our next chapter. Know someone who would be a great fit? We'd love to hear from you. Drop a comment, send us a DM, or email info@theabilitychallenge.org.
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Tomorrow’s the day! 🌟 There’s still space to rethink Specially Designed Instruction so it truly serves every learner. If you’re leading SpEd, MTSS, or student support, this hour can reshape how your team plans, teaches, and measures impact.
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Register: bit.ly/4urrpNY
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Unlocking great SDI isn’t about hero teachers—it’s about better systems. Join us on March 19 at 12 PM ET to explore four leader-controlled conditions that move you from “bright spots” to true schoolwide consistency. Free, practical, and built for real classrooms.
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Register: bit.ly/4urrpNY #SpecialEducationLeadership #SpeciallyDesignedInstruction #SchoolwideConsistency #InclusiveSystems
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Confused about what “good” SDI looks like across classrooms, grades, or schools? You’re not alone—and you don’t have to guess. In this session, we’ll unpack the conditions that make strong SDI a schoolwide reality, not a classroom exception. Register: bit.ly/4bxSLdA
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Differentiation vs. Specially Designed Instruction: Why the Difference Matters for Students With Disabilities Differentiation helps students participate. Specially Designed Instruction helps students progress. Both matter. They're not the same. bit.ly/4tnlx7D

Differentiation vs. Specially Designed Instruction: Why the Difference Matters for Students With...

Learn the critical difference between differentiation and specially designed instruction (SDI) in special education. Discover why confusing these two approaches can leave students with disabilities...

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One of the most common mistakes in inclusive classrooms: treating differentiation as if it's special education. It's not. SDI is the core of special education under IDEA — individualized, IEP-driven, and legally required.
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Strengthening Family Partnerships in Special Education: Moving Beyond Compliance to Connection bit.ly/4j1lTft
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The Support Trap: Why Students with Disabilities Need Less of What We're Giving Them bit.ly/49ZBMAr

The Support Trap: Why Students with Disabilities Need Less of What We're Giving Them

Paraprofessional proximity can hinder student independence. Learn 5 research-based steps to fade adult support and foster genuine belonging for students with disabilities.

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The Easiest Shift You Can Make To Improve Challenging Behavior: A Problem Solving Approach bit.ly/3JqQsOo
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5 Back-to-School Mistakes That Could Be Sabotaging Your Special Education Program bit.ly/3VBdp3T
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New School Year, New Tools for Success: The THRIVE Systems Leadership Cohort Toolkit bit.ly/3JAJlCI
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IEPs shouldn’t just check boxes—they should inspire action! After an awesome session with @MPCS_DC, we’re rewriting IEPs to drive real student success. Ready to transform? Try our free resource: bit.ly/4fLmksC #IEPQuality #SpecialEducation
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4 pillars of inclusive teaching: 1️⃣ Collaborative culture building 2️⃣ Data-driven student understanding 3️⃣ Evidence-based inclusive instruction 4️⃣ Meaningful engagement & growth Ready to assess your teachers' baseline? 💪 #InclusiveEducation #SpecialE... bit.ly/4o8Bax1

Four Pillars of Inclusive Teaching: A Leader's Guide to Building Capacity

Discover the four evidence-based pillars that distinguish highly effective inclusive teachers. Use assessment data to target your professional development investments for maximum impact on student...

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New blog: 5 strategies any school can implement immediately to build inclusive systems that work. Because when federal support fails, local leadership must rise. Students can't wait. Neither can we. 🔤 #SpecialEducation #Inclusive... bit.ly/44EhBoG
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🚨 As federal policies waver, local action is key! Our CEO, Sarah Sandelius, highlights in @The74 how schools can safeguard services for students with disabilities. 🌟📚 Read the op-ed and discover how to take bold steps for change. bit.ly/3Facl2t
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Why High-Impact Systems are Essential for Quality Special Education Programming - Learn how intentional systems design using the IMPACT framework creates authentic inclusion and improves outcomes for students with disabilities. Transform your... bit.ly/44s0gzR
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