Are you a K-12 Special Education Director or Student Support Director facing challenges like rising student needs, staff shortages, compliance demands, and pressures to deliver equitable, high-quality services with limited resources?

Join the DMG Leadership Council to learn how to:

☑️ Institute inclusive practices and provide student access to the least restrictive environment

☑️ Develop co-teaching models and best practices

☑️  Advance scheduling strategies to increase access to content-strong teachers

☑️ Support special education staff in delivering high-quality, standards-aligned instruction

☑️ Prepare general education teachers to meet the needs of students with disabilities

The DMG Leadership Council provides a dedicated space to:

• Connect with peers who understand the challenges of special education firsthand
• Explore best practice research and emerging trends in the field
• Discover real-world solutions to strengthen special education and student support programs
• Share strategies to improve student outcomes
• Gain insights on leading sustainable change within your district

"You will gain access to a dynamic peer network, expert-driven content, and practical strategies to address immediate needs and create lasting, positive changes that directly improve outcomes for students in special education and all your students."  

 - Tess Nicholson Powers, DMGroup Director and Leadership Council Practice Leader

How It Works

• Monthly 90-minute virtual sessions led by District Management Group practice leaders
• Participation by up to two (2) district team members
  
• In-person meeting in conjunction with the DMG Summit 2026 (February 4-6). Two Summit passes valued at $1,500 each included.
• Learning by doing: Apply new concepts to real district challenges, creating immediate impact and setting the stage for lasting improvement
• Peer network: Join a supportive network of district leaders to share strategies, exchange ideas, and receive ongoing for continuous improvement efforts

Cost

Exclusive Pricing for DMCouncil Members

• $4,750 per year (2 seats included). 

Pricing for DMCouncil Non-Members

• $6,500 per year (2 seats included)

About District Management Group

District Management Group was founded in 2004 on the belief that management techniques combined with education best practices are key to addressing the challenge facing American public schools. We partner with school and district leaders across the country and provide them with the best management and educational practices, tools, and techniques to produce measurable, sustainable improvements that help schools and students thrive.