Our Services

IEP Spot-Checking & Compliance Support

✔ IEP Compliance & Spot-Checking

~Ensure legal compliance and reduce risk with pre- and post-audits

~Receive detailed compliance reports with clear recommendations

Many districts aim to improve IEP compliance, but with limited staffing and increasing demands, special education leaders often don’t have the capacity to review as many IEPs as needed.

beyond empowerEd™ fills that gap.

Ensure IDEA compliance with expert IEP audits and actionable reports that identify risks, save time, and increase the protection of funding. From document reviews to comprehensive compliance reporting, we help you protect your district and improve outcomes for students.

New Special Education Teacher Support

✔ New Teacher Mentorship & Retention

~Monthly coaching to improve IEP writing, case management, and instruction

~Reduce teacher burnout and increase retention

Retain and empower your new teachers with tailored offerings of onboarding and monthly mentorship and compliance-focused guidance. Our support reduces compliance risks for your district, builds teacher confidence, aides in improving retention, and builds capacity to create compliant, impactful IEPs setting teachers up for long-term success.

Professional Development for Inclusion & Universal Design for Learning (UDL)

✔ Professional Development (Up to 60-Minutes Per Session)

~Universal Design for Learning (UDL)

~Co-Teaching & Paraeducator Collaboration

~Assistive Technology & Differentiation

Deliver hands-on or virtual, practical training on Universal Design for Learning (UDL), co-teaching strategies, and paraeducator collaboration. These (up to) 60-minute sessions are designed to create equitable and inclusive classrooms for all learners.

Parent Collaboration & Compliance Support

✔ Parent Involvement Education Training

~Equip families with a clear understanding of IEP processes, IDEA rights, and effective communication strategies

~Help parents contribute meaningful, legally compliant input in IEP meetings

~ Implement early resolution strategies to reduce formal complaints and due process filings

AND MORE!

Districts are required to ensure meaningful parent participation in the IEP process, but without structured support, these efforts can lead to frustration, miscommunication, and compliance risks. beyond empowerEd helps districts educate parents, improve family-school collaboration, and ensure legally sound parent input for IEPs—reducing disputes and enhancing student success.

Assistive Technology (AT) Consulting & Guidance

✔ Compliance-Aligned AT Consultation

~Support districts in aligning AT use with IDEA requirements to ensure students receive legally compliant and appropriate AT services

~Train teams on documenting AT needs in IEPs effectively to prevent legal and procedural violations

~How to embed AT into daily instruction

We help districts integrate assistive technology into classrooms and IEPs, ensuring students have the tools they need for success. Our consulting services provide educators with AT best practices, training on commonly used tools, and strategies to enhance accessibility and engagement.

IEP Compliance & Meeting Basics for Administrators

✔ Learn what to look for in IEP’s for compliance and to develop confidence

~Understand essential compliance requirements under IDEA

~Develop confidence in facilitating and contributing to IEP meetings

Equip administrators with foundational knowledge to identify IEP compliance issues and actively contribute and add value to IEP meetings.

A La Carte Add-On Services

Want to go deeper in specific areas? Our a la carte services allow you to customize your package with specialized support. These add-ons are available in conjunction with any of our core service packages.

✔ IEP Compliance Spot-Checking & Audits:

Do you need a closer look at IEP implementation? Add spot-checking and compliance audits for real-time insights into your district’s adherence to best practices.

✔ New Special Education Teacher Mentorship & Support:

Enhance staff success with ongoing coaching beyond initial training. Options include 3-month, 6-month, and 12-month mentorship programs.

✔ IEP Compliance & Meeting Basics for Administrators:

Ensure your school leaders understand compliance requirements, avoid common pitfalls, and confidently lead effective IEP meetings.

✔ Small Group Coaching for Teachers:

Want more individualized support? Add small-group coaching sessions for deeper strategy implementation.

✔ Parent-School Partnership Training:

Go beyond compliance and build stronger relationships between parents and schools with targeted training.

✔ Assistive Technology Strategy Session:

Need a more hands-on approach to AT integration? Add a strategy session or custom AT plan tailored to your district’s needs.