Entries by Sarah Sandelius

Announcing ABC’s Framework

April 9, 2019 /0 Comments/in , , /by

Our First BIG Challenge… In February and November of 2018, ABC brought together experts, educators, parents, and community members from around the country to develop the Framework for Special Education Quality, describing a new approach to high-quality special education programming.   Our starting point: If we want to identify promising practices for supporting diverse learners, we first need to know what we mean by “high-quality.” This is a critical move as we redefine special education improvement […]

My 2018 Resolution? Get Started.

November 5, 2018 /0 Comments/in , /by

Our Students with Disabilities Deserve More. Fifteen months ago, I uprooted my family, returning to my hometown of Washington, DC to build my professional identity as an education consultant. One week later, on November 8th, 2016, our country entered a “new normal” and what began as a necessary mindset shift soon became a deep reflection about my role in the greater education reform community. I’m driven to help make our schools more efficient on behalf […]