Opening Doors to Collaboration: Getting Started with Co-Planning
Teachers often struggle to meet the diverse needs of students in their classrooms. Co-planning is a proven strategy that helps educators adapt lessons using data and expertise from both general and special education teachers. This session will highlight how California charter leaders at the forefront of this pivotal work nationwide are using co-planning to ensure rigor and accessibility for all students, drive alignment in instruction across settings, and build capacity among educators. Practitioners will share tips and tools to help educators implement co-planning strategies effectively.
Presented by
Founder
Anti-AbleistED
Megan is a visionary leader dedicated to advancing equity and belonging in education. As the founder of Anti-AbleistED, Megan partners with schools, organizations, and funders to promote disability justice and influence systemic change. She partners with individuals and teams to ensure inclusion for each individual and every identity. Megan has over 16 years of experience leading regional and national programs and initiatives focused on educational equity. A skilled facilitator, content expert, and connector, Megan drives change through cross-organizational strategy, systems evaluation and design, and capacity building centered on anti-ableism and intersectionality.
Director of Diverse Learners
Summit Public Schools
Passionate education leader and systems builder with over 10 years of experience driving strategic initiatives to maximize equitable access and inclusion. Strong track record of leading multifaceted special education programs, ensuring IDEA and FAPE compliance, and promoting culturally responsive frameworks.
Director of Improvement Programs
Marshall Street Initiatives
Stephanie Lassalle is the Director of Improvement Programs at Marshall Street Initiatives. A seasoned Special Educator, Stephanie leads the Networked Improvement Community for Students with Disabilities, leveraging her extensive K-12 experience. She has held key roles in nonprofits, emphasizing community engagement and leadership development. Passionate about equity-driven education, she advocates for reimagined school design catering to diverse learners. Outside work, Stephanie relishes rock climbing, hiking, and global travels, often fostering international community bonds.
Senior Director of Special Education & Psychological Services
Green Dot Public Schools California