Audit to Action: Transforming SPED Programs Through Strategic Leadership & PD (Professional Development)
(Room 205 A second floor)
07 Nov 25
9:00 AM
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10:00 AM
Tracks:
Educational Leadership: Leading with Purpose
Special education programs often focus on compliance rather than strategic improvement, leading to inefficiencies and missed opportunities for student success. In this session, Dr. Monea R. Beene guides special education leaders through the process of auditing SPED programs to identify systemic gaps and implement intentional leadership strategies that drive meaningful change. Drawing from her experience as a SPED administrator, Dr. Beene presents a structured framework for program audits, data-driven decision-making, and professional development that shifts programs from reactive to proactive. Attendees explore how to assess instructional quality, align professional learning with student needs, and develop sustainable systems that improve educator effectiveness and student outcomes. This interactive session engages participants in a case study exercise, allowing them to apply auditing and leadership strategies in real time. Through collaborative discussion and guided analysis, attendees leave with actionable steps to enhance their own SPED programs. Ideal for SPED directors, administrators, principals, and education leaders, this session provides practical tools to move beyond compliance and lead with purpose, ensuring all students receive the quality education they deserve.