We Believe
All Students Can Learn and Thrive
Let's Redesign Special Education Together
About us
The Ability Challenge partners with schools, districts, and networks to develop and support authentically inclusive school communities and teams that work together to meet the unique needs of all learners.
OUR IMPACT
Our partnerships are transforming how students with disabilities are served in school.Students with Disabilities Impacted
School, District, and Network Partnerships
Administrators and Teachers Supported
OUR BIG GOAL
By 2045, 1 million more students with disabilities are on track to graduate, ready to thrive, and empowered to take on the world.Services that Meet Your Needs
Audit & Assessment
Our comprehensive special education audit process goes beyond surface-level evaluation to delve deep into the intricacies of your existing programs, policies, and practices.
Educator Training
Through engaging workshops, interactive discussions, and hands-on activities, we provide educators with the tools they need to expertly implement inclusive classroom instructional practices.
Leader Support
Leader coaching is designed to empower educational leaders with the knowledge, skills, and support necessary to lead and manage successful special education initiatives.
Tools and Resources
Our tools are expertly crafted to streamline processes, enhance collaboration, and drive positive change within special education programs.
A SHARED VISION FOR QUALITY
ABC's Thrive Framework
ABC's approach to building authentically inclusive schools is based on our Thrive Framework - describing the research-based core elements of a world-class special education program. Informed by feedback from over 1,000 educators and leaders from across the country, Thrive sets forth the knowledge, mindsets, and practices school leaders, educators, and student support staff need to transform how students with disabilities are served in school.
LATEST UPDATES
What's New From ABC?
March 27, 2024 | Administrators
Creating Inclusive Classrooms that Support Diverse Learners: A Model for Coaching Teachers
In today’s classrooms, student needs are broad, encompassing a spectrum of learning styles and a range of abilities. Addi...
February 15, 2024 | Administrators
Three Special Education Investment Recommendations on a Limited Budget
As budget season unfolds, districts are grappling with the urgency of optimizing resources for the next school year amid ...
January 31, 2024 | Our Work
2023 Impact Report: Scaling our Reach
2023 was a year focused on creating ABC's organizational infrastructure and preparing ourselves to scale - and our impact...