CASE Conf 2025

Apples to Oranges: Advancing the Use of Special Education Data for IDEA Compliance and Student Outcomes (Room 106 first floor)

06 Nov 25
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM

Tracks: Innovating for Success: Cutting Edge Practices

Special education leaders face the challenge of ensuring compliance while fostering equity and improving outcomes. This session highlights how South Bend Community School Corporation (SBCSC) used innovative special education compliance dashboards to achieve a 92% improvement in annual IEP compliance over three school years. Attendees explore the framework behind SBCSC’s success, including strategies for aligning disparate data sources, breaking down silos, and transforming data into actionable insights. Through real-world examples and hands-on activities, participants learn how to implement dashboards and tools that enhance compliance tracking, support informed decision-making, and improve student outcomes. This interactive session provides leaders with actionable steps to replicate SBCSC’s success, offering practical tools to ensure compliance, foster accountability, and drive continuous improvement in special education practices.