Five School Leadership Moves to Increase Success for Students With Disabilities
Lead IDEA Center
Year
2026
This resource highlights five leadership moves that support students with disabilities —fostering belonging, maintaining high expectations, using research-based practices, implementing proactive behavior supports, and building and sustaining strong educators—to guide daily decision-making and strengthen effective school environments. Designed for school leaders, it connects actionable steps to IDEA-aligned leadership practices and research to drive meaningful, sustainable student success.
Audience
School Principals/Assistant Principals
District/Local Education Agency (LEA) Leaders
State Education Agencies (SEA) Leaders
Higher Education Faculty
State & Local Professional Development Providers
Topics
IDEA