Elevating IEP Meetings: A Trauma-Informed, Culturally Responsive Approach
In an era of changing support, site administrators play a crucial role in ensuring effective individualized education program (IEP) meetings. IEPs can reinforce inequities that our students and families face without thoughtful planning and participation. This session will equip administrators with tools to adopt a trauma-informed and culturally responsive approach, enhance facilitation and educational partner engagement, and ensure legal compliance. By attending, administrators will gain valuable insights into how to lead more effective IEP meetings, ensuring students receive the appropriate support they need to succeed.
Presented by
CEO, Founder
Uniquely Supported LLC
Dr. Allegra Johnson is the founder of Uniquely Supported, a Special Education Leadership Coaching and Consulting practice. She is also a former Executive Director of Educational Services, a former Director of Special Education, and a former middle school and high school special education teacher. Allegra earned her Master’s degree in Special Education at Loyola Marymount University and her doctorate at LMU in Educational Leadership for Social Justice. Outside of work, Allegra loves yoga, gardening, cooking, and spending time with family and their dog, Bowser!
Co-Founder
Special Education & Equity Design Solutions (SEEDS)
Becky is a 4th generation special education teacher. Becky was fortunate to be a TFA corps member and be placed at KIPP as a middle school RSP teacher and taught for 6 years. After getting her master's degree in SpEd from LMU and a master's degree in social work from USC, Becky transitioned to administration and has since been a Program Specialist and then Associate Director of Special Education at KIPP SoCal Public Schools, focusing on improving outcomes and compliance for the region.
Co-Founder
Special Education & Equity Design Solutions (SEEDS)
Starrisha is an Instructional Coach for Special Education Inclusion and Intervention, adjunct instructor, and instructional leader. She has over a decade of experience being an equity-driven leader and educator of students with mild to extensive needs for grades TK-12. In addition to being a Resource Specialist and classroom teacher, she has had the privilege of serving as a program coordinator, DEI council member, and Special Education department chair. With experience in research, therapeutic behavior practices, and adult learning theory, she is currently a doctoral student in University of Southern California’s Educational Leadership program, concentrating in Leading Instructional Change.
