Special Education Coaching, Consulting & Systems Support
Start building a comprehensive plan that works toward meaningful changes for your students and your IEP Teams.
Overview
Nicolette Lesniak provides specialized coaching and consulting services to school districts seeking to strengthen special education systems, improve IEP quality, ensure compliance, and build sustainable educator capacity.
With experience as a special education teacher, building administrator, and district leader, Nicolette partners with districts to design practical, equity-aligned solutions that improve student outcomes while supporting staff retention and effectiveness.
Scope of Services
IEP Quality & Compliance Support
Review and strengthening of IEP development processes
Coaching on legally defensible goals, services, and documentation
Alignment of evaluation data, present levels, goals, and progress monitoring
Support with audit preparation and compliance reviews
Systems & Process Development
Analysis of district-wide special education workflows
Development of sustainable systems for data collection and progress monitoring
Support for consistency across schools and programs
Collaboration structures for multidisciplinary teams
Professional Learning & Coaching
Individual and team-based coaching for special education staff
Coaching cycles aligned to district goals and initiatives
Teacher leadership development
Ongoing implementation support following professional development
Equity & Inclusive Practices
Equity-focused IEP development
Culturally responsive and trauma-informed approaches
Support for inclusive service delivery models
Strengthening family-school partnerships
Service Delivery Models
Districts may select or combine the following models:
On-site or virtual professional development
Embedded coaching cycles
Small-group or team coaching
District-level consultation and strategic planning
Custom engagement aligned to district needs
All services are tailored to the district context, staffing, and goals.
Anticipated Outcomes
Districts partnering with Nicolette Lesniak typically experience:
Improved quality and defensibility of IEPs
Increased staff confidence and consistency
Reduced compliance risk
Clearer systems for data collection and progress monitoring
Stronger collaboration across teams and schools
Sustainable practices that support long-term improvement
Her Qualifications
Former Special Education Teacher
Former Building Administrator and District Leader
Expertise in special education law, IEP development, and data systems
Extensive experience supporting educators, teams, and districts
Focus on practical implementation and sustainability
Build a Learning Plan That Focuses on Your Needs
Effective professional learning isn’t a one fit for all.
It’s strategically planned and ongoing, working towards measurable outcomes, with research-based professional development built from layered learning experiences to create classroom impact for all students.
Nicolette Lesniak is available to:
Respond to district RFPs
Participate in proposal development
Provide scope-of-work documents
Collaborate on multi-year partnership planning
Request a District Consultation:
Schedule an initial consultation to discuss district goals, timelines, and customized support options by emailing or completing the form.
📧 hello@nicolettelesniak.com