Most special education challenges are not compliance problems at their core — they are culture problems. When staff don't understand the why behind IEPs, when general and special education teachers operate in separate worlds, when administrators manage sped out of fear rather than clarity — the system fractures. Students and families feel it first.

This retainer is for districts and building leaders who want to build something different: a special education environment grounded in inclusive culture, shared ownership, and the kind of adult capacity that makes compliance a byproduct of good practice — not a scramble at audit time.

What this looks like in practice:

Monthly retainer support is scoped to your district's specific needs and may include staff and administrator training on special education systems and best practices, inclusive culture and climate development across general and special education teams, coaching for directors, principals, or building leaders navigating the intersection of compliance and compassion, and ongoing consultation as questions, challenges, and decisions arise throughout the school year.

Who this is for:

District-level leaders — superintendents and special education directors — who need a knowledgeable thought partner available throughout the year. Building principals managing special education staff and navigating IEP culture on the ground. Directors new to the role who want structured support without the learning curve being absorbed entirely by their district.

Investment: $3,000–$6,000/month based on scope, district size, and frequency of engagement. Multi-month commitments available at a reduced rate. Title I and IDEA fund eligible — grant language available upon request.

Ready to talk about what your district needs? Book a free discovery call.

High-touch, one-on-one coaching for principals and assistant principals navigating real complexity — turnaround situations, culture crises, staff instability, or the transition into a new building. This is not a check-in call. It is a working partnership grounded in 17 years of in-building leadership, Conscious Discipline, PBIS, and Restorative Practices.

Each month includes:

• Two 60-minute coaching sessions per month (virtual or in-person)

• Unlimited email/text support between sessions

• Data review and action planning as needed

• Access to SKM frameworks, tools, and resource library

Minimum 3-month commitment. Longer-term engagements (6–12 months) available at a reduced monthly rate. Inquire for details.

Professional learning that moves teams from awareness to action — grounded in storytelling, tactical application, and systems design. Each session is built around your district's specific conditions, not a generic slide deck.

Specialization areas:

• Transformational leadership and school culture

• Conscious Discipline as a school-wide culture system

• Special education leadership — compliance, inclusion, and compassionate systems design

• PBIS and Restorative Practices implementation

• Instructional coaching and teacher development

Series packages are available. Half-day, full-day, and multi-session series available. Title I, IDEA, and School Improvement Grant eligible. Inquire for grant language support.

A 2-day on-site assessment for schools that are struggling — academically, culturally, or both. Built from the turnaround framework Stephanie used to move Beach Park Middle School from Comprehensive to Commendable in a single school year.

What you get:

• Day 1: Structured school walkthrough, data review, and confidential staff focus groups

• Day 2: Student voice sessions, leadership debrief, and priority-setting conversation

• Turnaround Diagnostic Report — 15–25 pages of findings, root cause analysis, and strength inventory

• 90-Day Action Plan — prioritized, sequenced steps with owners and success indicators

• 30-minute virtual debrief with district leadership

• Curated resource list aligned to identified needs

This engagement is Title I, IDEA, and School Improvement Grant eligible. Stephanie can provide grant language for budget justification upon request.

Payment: 50% upon signing, 50% upon report delivery. Travel billed at cost for engagements outside 60-mile radius.