Webinar - Support-First Scheduling
Date & Time: 11/18/2025 from 10-11 AM
Audience: District and campus administrators, special education administrators/leaders
Speakers: Jamie Heilingoetter and Rachel Korngut from the School Empowerment Network (SEN)
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Description: Support-First Scheduling is a professional development session designed for school and district leaders who want to build master schedules that prioritize the needs of students who receive special-education services and special-education staff. This session introduces a needs-driven approach to scheduling, beginning with a comprehensive roll-up of the instructional minutes outlined in students’ IEPs—both in general education (inclusion) and special education (pull-out or specialized instruction). Participants will learn how to use this data to determine the number and type of special education sections required and how to strategically anchor these supports first on the master schedule before layering in the rest of the school’s programming. The session will also include practical guidance on auditing existing schedules, identifying common scheduling pitfalls, and ensuring the effective assignment of special education staff. Leaders will leave with tools and frameworks for building schedules that reflect legal requirements, instructional priorities, and a deep commitment to equity and access.
