Principals Understanding Leadership in Special Education (PULSE)

Session Dates

Wednesday October 29, 2025 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM - Webinar
Tuesday November 18, 2025 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM - Webinar
Wednesday December 17, 2025 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM - Webinar
Wednesday January 21, 2026 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM - Webinar

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This 30-hour non-PIL ACT 45 approved course aims to build upon the working knowledge and skill set a principal needs to successfully innovate and program for students with disabilities. The growing field of research at the intersection of principal and special education yields evidence-based practices that support outcomes for students with disabilities. PULSE coursework incorporates a variety of essential topics throughout the three instructional days, such as the use of data practices, instructional strategies, innovations to improve student achievement, legal literacy, and implementation of and sustaining evidence-based practices. Through retrieval and analysis of data related to special education to understanding programming options for inclusive systems and individual student supports, participants will increase their abilities to lead and impact student and systems growth. Other experiences that encourage knowledge and skills around special education include self-assessment, lectures, review of literature, videos, scenarios, discourse, and action research design.

Objectives

Participants who complete this course will be able to:

• Identify the roles and responsibilities of a Local Education Agency (LEA) representative
• Note key principles of IDEA and Chapter 14 regulations
• Assess Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) in the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE)
• Analyze and implement the use of data to guide decision
• Recognize instructional and behavioral practices that impact all students
• Identify organizational culture and core values to strengthen relationships with family and educational partners

Target Audience

This training is designed specifically for principals and assistant principals ONLY. Reasonable efforts will be made to accommodate individuals who have special needs as addressed by the Americans with Disabilities Act and who need assistance at this event. Contact: Karen Weaver at kweaver@pattanpgh.net