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Instructional IEP Coaching

Supporting you with behavior management, effective communication, advocating for services, prepping for IEP meetings, reviewing documents, writing transition plans, and much more. 

IEP Review & Data Analysis Support

Deep diving into all areas of the IEP  to make sure the document is optimized for a student's unique needs and they have equal access to grade-level content. 

Research & Best Practices

Delegate your research, curriculum writing, and professional development to an offsite expert in the field.

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Communicating Effectively With Your IEP Teams

Kickstart your teaching success with step-by-step guidance, hands-on resources, and daily group accountability check-ins.

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I'm Nicolette Lesniak

I am the founder and creator of Coaching Around You.™ I love coaching teachers and parents to make the IEP process easier by building strong partnerships with all members of the IEP team.

I provide support and coaching to build effective classroom systems and IEPs, and Individual Education Plans, with sustained partnerships to prepare students for future employment, further education, and independent living.

I have over 20 years of experience as a certified Exceptional Needs Specialist. I have been trained as an IEP Coach, Instructional Coach, Intensive Interventionist, structured teacher and a nonviolent crisis Interventionist with advanced physical skills. 

I have provided virtual webinars for para-professionals and teachers to grow their practice by building independence, data collection, and effective communication & collaboration skills. 

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Solutions Based in Research . . .

But designed for functional skills classrooms. Evidence based practices to implement and support you and the students. 

More than 15 years of experience. . .

built into mini-courses, instructional coaching and tools adapted specifically for you and your students. 

Coaching Built Around Your Schedule

Everything is designed for special educators and families and available when you need support. 

Tracy Miltz

The empathy Nicolette has for her students and how she validated their feelings is an example for all.

M. Evans

Coaching Around You is priceless! It speaks to real world stress management and helps you with strategies to focus on improving your clasroom practices.

Ola Ayyad

Nicolette tailored her IEP sessions with great support. She helped me update my skills to work in special education and get my foot in the door. 

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The first step is a free coffee talk consultation so I can learn about your needs, the challenges you have faced and the the goals you want to accomplish. I am ready to support you  and the first call is the launchpad. Just in case you are wondering, this is not a sales call. This is an insight call and the goal is to fully understand your needs and wants. 

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