CASE Conf 2025

Sara Evans
Technical Assistance Consultant
Lead IDEA Center at American Institute for Research


Sara Evans, Consultant at American Institutes for Research, serves as a technical assistance provider for the PROGRESS Center and leads the technical assistance work on the Lead IDEA Center. In this role, she provides district, state, and national level coaching and professional development in the areas of special education services and policy, supporting leaders in the implementation of IDEA, transition services, future planning, MTSS, and systems coaching. Before joining AIR, Ms. Evans worked in the field of special education for over 23 years as a K-12 special education teacher, Program Specialist, and Director of Student Services. In addition, she has led the implementation of district, regional, and statewide MTSS. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Elementary (K-8) and Special Education (PreK-12) from Northern Arizona University and her master’s degree in Educational Leadership from Montana State University.

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