Special education educators manage a complex combination of instruction, compliance, data collection, and collaboration. Without strong systems in place, it can quickly become overwhelming. This session is designed for new special educators, educators in their first few years, and veteran educators who are ready to refresh or streamline their current systems. Participants will learn practical, sustainable strategies to organize IEPs, manage compliance timelines, collect meaningful data, and effectively support paraprofessionals. Attendees will leave with ready-to-use tools and templates that help them start the school year organized and stay on track throughout the year.
Special Services Instructional Coach, Olathe School District
I am currently a Special Services Instructional Coach for the district. Prior to this role, I have taught in a variety of positions, including general education and special education. I spent the majority of my years teaching at the middle school level.
Special Services Instructional Coach, Olathe School District
I am an instructional coach supporting special educators in all positions in early childhood through post-grad settings. I'm a speech-language pathologist by training and practice and have provided services to students at various levels, although most of my time has been at the... Read More →
Wednesday May 27, 2026 10:00am - 11:30am CDT Room 605
This session will explore a four-day instructional routine designed to improve student's reading fluency. Participants will also gain insight to key components that support reading comprehension with practical strategies for writing goals, delivering effective instruction and providing meaningful practice.
Special Education Instructional Coach, Olathe Public Schools
Hi! I am Katie Cox and I have been in Olathe as a resource teacher for 20 years and the last 2 years have been an instructional coach. I have a masters from Pittsburg State (Special Education) and from Baker (Educational Leadership). When I am not working I enjoying being with... Read More →
Special Education Instructional Coach, Olathe Public Schools
I have been with Olathe for 23 years working as a Speech-Language Pathologist, Intervention Support Teacher, and Instructional Coach. I have a Masters degree in Speech-Language Pathology from the University of Kansas and an Ed.D in Educational Leadership from Baker University... Read More →
Wednesday May 27, 2026 12:30pm - 2:00pm CDT Room 605
This session will explore a four-day instructional routine designed to improve student's reading fluency. Participants will also gain insight to key components that support reading comprehension with practical strategies for writing goals, delivering effective instruction and providing meaningful practice.
Special Education Instructional Coach, Olathe Public Schools
Hi! I am Katie Cox and I have been in Olathe as a resource teacher for 20 years and the last 2 years have been an instructional coach. I have a masters from Pittsburg State (Special Education) and from Baker (Educational Leadership). When I am not working I enjoying being with... Read More →
Special Education Instructional Coach, Olathe Public Schools
I have been with Olathe for 23 years working as a Speech-Language Pathologist, Intervention Support Teacher, and Instructional Coach. I have a Masters degree in Speech-Language Pathology from the University of Kansas and an Ed.D in Educational Leadership from Baker University... Read More →
Wednesday May 27, 2026 2:30pm - 4:00pm CDT Room 605
