LEArn & LEAd's trainings are offered in-person typically,
but can be provided virtually upon request.
Across the country, many local school principals and/or their administrative designees are serving as LEA Representatives at IEP meetings. In Alabama, where this occurs more often than not, Julie Weatherly recognized a need to provide training to those serving as LEA Reps at IEP meetings that would focus not only on the legal aspects of FAPE and IEP meeting process concerns but also on the process of leading IEP meetings in a way that makes them efficient, organized and legally compliant.
In 2014, Julie joined with Dr. Sally Earnest (a long-time expert in IEP Facilitation - now retired) and Dr. Timothy S. Havard, with Havard Educational Consulting and recently-retired Director of Student Services for Auburn City Schools, to create the LEArn & LEAd training program for school administrators and others who have been assigned the role of LEA Representative. This jam-packed one-day program provides legal and practical information and resources to support IEP meeting process leadership skills and knowledge that will result in better meetings and increased conflict prevention and management. Pre- and Post-survey data reflect a significant increase in knowledge and skills necessary to be an effective IEP Team process leader. Over time, attendees now include other IEP Team members wishing to support IEP process and content during IEP meetings.
At the request of LEArn & LEAd trainees, a program was developed for special education teachers/case managers that focuses on IEP content legal considerations, as well as process leadership considerations.
For more additional information about the LEA Representative training view the Description & Logistics Sheet For additional information about the program, contact Julie at JJWEsq@aol.com.
SAMPLE TRAINING MANUALS FOR LEA REPRESENTATIVES
SAMPLE TRAINING MANUAL FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER TRAINING