District and Community Partners is dedicated to improving the lives and learning of students with special needs while reducing the costs to school budgets and taxpayers. Our best practice research and work in districts across the country proves that higher achievement at a lower cost is possible.

We bring a wide range of experience and expertise to the daunting special education challenges faced by schools across the country. Our backgrounds in district leadership, the private sector, nonprofits, and consulting bring an array of tools and strategies to the table.

Our Approach

If it was easy to lower costs and raise academic achievement of students with special needs, districts would have already done so. School leaders have been working hard for years to address these concerns. We approach the situation in a structured, step by step way which breaks the tasks down into small, manageable increments. By combining inclusive, cross department teams and systemic change management tools the process is enjoyable and appreciated by staff.

We recognize that school leaders and staff already have full plates. District and Community Partners respects their already heavy workload while acknowledging the urgency of the need. Rather than provide a laundry list of dozens of initiatives, we focus on just a few high impact efforts. Doing a few things well yields the greatest gains.

Analysis and Implementation

District and Community Partners provides in depth analysis of your district’s current special education situation. Our analytical tools find trends in spending and student achievement, our national database of staffing and spending provide comparisons to best practice districts, and our ability to dive deep into the data allows us to pin point issues and opportunities.

Our help doesn’t end with a bound report. Our team of veteran educators and consultants provide ongoing support throughout the implementation process. By incorporating change management strategies with our special education expertise, we ensure that opportunities are turned into reality.

Training and Tools

Too often schools expect teachers and administrators to change and improve without providing the training and tools needed to ensure a successful implementation. District and Community Partners has developed a menu of professional development offerings to provide the knowledge and understanding staff need to embrace best practices.

We also provide tools that make implementing best practices easy for staff, including check lists, flow charts, procedure guides, and software.

Maintenance and Monitoring

Long term systemic change requires a long term commitment. District and Community Partners provides maintenance and monitoring to make sure that old habits don’t creep back and to bring new staff up to speed quickly. Our monthly reporting and online real time software allows special education leadership to track results and adjust accordingly.