Special Education Teacher Consultants-Learning Disabilities provide support to local education agencies in developing and implementing special education supports and services.  The Teacher Consultant-Learning Disabilities works directly with teachers and staff as well as with students and families.

Special Education Teacher Consultants help students to:

• Develop personal and academic goals designed to support individualized post-secondary goals
• Develop transition plans and explore transition related activities
• Develop self-advocacy skills
• Identify barriers to academic success and work together to eliminate barriers
• Access the general education curriculum through their IEP (Individualized Education Plan)

Special Education Teacher Consultants help teachers and staff by:

• Developing and implementing individual plans to support student access to and progress in the general education setting
• Coordinating supports and services to ensure a continuation of integrated care
• Identifying and eliminating barriers to educational success
• Providing guidance and support in order to meet student needs

Special Education Teacher Consultants are:

Certified Special Education Teachers