IEP Curriculum & Consulting

Matching You with The Right Special Education Resources

From parents to teachers to administrators, everyone involved in special education wants the absolute best resources and outcomes for the students.

As a special education administrator, you need a partner who is familiar with available curriculum options and resources. Let IEP Curriculum Consulting provide knowledgeable support so you can reach the goals set for your students and your district.

IEP Curriculum & Consulting

Quality Special Education for Everyone

From parents to teachers to administrators, everyone involved in special education wants the absolute best resources and outcomes for the students.

As a special education administrator, you need a partner who is familiar with available curriculum options and resources. Let IEP Curriculum Consulting provide knowledgeable support so you can reach the goals set for your students and your district.

Optimizing special education for students, teachers, schools and parents.

Professional Development

We support school districts & special education directors, optimizing their learning experiences through customized curriculum, professional development resources, and specialized consulting. Work with our consultants to develop a plan for your school or classroom.

Curriculum Resources

Our experts have worked with special education teachers and administrators to plan curriculum and create solutions for schools across the US and Canada. Together we’ll determine and implement the best options for your students and learning spaces.

Professional Development

We support school districts and special education directors, optimizing their learning experiences through customized curriculum, professional development resources, and specialized consulting. Work with our consultants to develop a plan for your school or classroom.

Curriculum Recommendations

Our experts have worked with special education teachers and administrators to plan curriculum and create solutions for schools across the US and Canada.  Together we’ll determine and implement the best options for your students and learning spaces.   

About IEP Curriculum & consulting

IEP Curriculum & Consulting was founded by Michael Soria, an industry-leading expert on special education curriculum and professional development. Michael is well-equipped to support special education administrators as they optimize classrooms and processes, based on his experiences as a special education teacher, a curriculum specialist, a classroom consultant, and a father to a son with special needs.

Michael has learned the ins and outs of special education from the ground up. Because he started in the classroom as a special education teacher, he’s worked firsthand with many special education curriculums, seen how they serve students, and provided feedback to make the classroom experience more engaging, meaningful and manageable. 

Special education teacher

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Michael knows special education because he started his journey on the frontlines – in the classroom. He’s worked firsthand with many special education curriculums, seen how they serve students, and provided feedback to make the classroom experience more engaging, meaningful and manageable.

Curriculum Design Expert

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Michael has analyzed and implemented special education curriculum for years. He’s analyzed thousands of classrooms and educational settings, developing curriculum that meets the needs of students and teachers. Michael works with Special Education publishers to stay current on the vast array of curriculum options. 

Speaker and Trainer 

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Michael has been a guest lecturer, keynote speaker and professional development provider across North America. He’s led workshops and supported teachers at more than 2,000 school districts across all 50 states and six Canadian provinces. Michael is relatable and inspiring, offering practical solutions for classroom implementation.

Parent To Special Needs Child

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Michael understands the issues parents and educators face, because he’s lived them. Michael’s experience leading his son through the school system fueled his passion for ensuring schools can provide students with the special education curriculum, learning experiences and resources needed to help them succeed. 

How We Support You

Curriculum Consulting

Special education directors typically have two choices – buy a one-size-fits-all solution that covers their regulatory bases but may leave gaps for their students, OR spend a great deal of their already-stretched time and resources piecemealing a solution.

We have the expertise and partnerships necessary to listen, understand the needs of your schools, then create a customized curriculum package that empowers your teachers and students to confidently move forward.

In addition to our network of preferred partners, we can also provide feedback on other special education curriculum and resource providers, so you can feel confident in the decisions you make for your students. 

 

Inservice & Support

Once you have the curriculum that works for your schools, you need to ensure your educators understand how to best put it into practice and deliver meaningful educational experiences to your special education students. Our professional development programs provide more than a surface-level coverage of your special education curriculum. They ensure your teachers are prepared for the curriculum’s practical application and to translate what they hear in a workshop to what they can actually use in a classroom. Our consulting and training programs are practical, hands-on sessions that focus on getting the classroom setting right and tailoring materials and teaching approach for students with widely varying needs.

How We Support You

Curriculum Consulting

Special education directors typically have two choices – buy a one-size-fits-all solution that covers their regulatory bases but may leave gaps for their students, OR spend a great deal of their already-stretched time and resources piecemealing a solution. We have the expertise and partnerships necessary to listen, understand the needs of your schools, then create a customized curriculum package that empowers your teachers and students to confidently move forward.

Inservice & Support

Once you have the curriculum that works for your schools, you need to ensure your educators understand how to best put it into practice and deliver meaningful educational experiences to your special education students. Our professional development programs provide more than a surface-level coverage of your special education curriculum. They ensure your teachers are prepared for the curriculum’s practical application and to translate what they hear in a workshop to what they can actually use in a classroom. Our consulting and training programs are practical, hands-on sessions that focus on getting the classroom setting right and tailoring materials and teaching approach for students with widely varying needs.

Our Curriculum and Resource Partners

Sensory Equipment

We partner with Playlearn to enhance learning environments through their sensory solutions. Playlearn provides durable sensory products designed to create immersive learning experiences for students. Their inclusive products support educators as they work to seamlessly integrate learning and play. From sensory toys and mats to classroom furniture and sensory gyms, Playlearn gives educators a wide variety of resources for rich, sensory learning. 

Social Skills Curriculum

Our partner, Robokind, combines assistive technology with meaningful social studies curriculum to accelerate outcomes for students. Through interactive robots and avatars, as well as other assistive technology tools, Robokind supports teachers in keeping students engaged and on task. Through our technology, administrators can monitor progress and engagement on both a class-level and on the district level. 

Phonics Program

Transform your special education readers into confident achievers and drive academic success with our partner, Readable English. Their evidence-based system boosts reading proficiency, gets special education students from elementary through high school reading on grade level and advances learning across content areas. 

Adaptive Reading Library

We partner with LevelUp to provide schools with their adaptive reading platform. LevelUp is an accessible tool for keeping readers engaged, and the platform is unique in the way it provides individualized practice, small group programming and whole class instruction. LevelUp is simple and intuitive to use and includes special features focused on supporting inclusion and special education students.

Our Curriculum and Resource Partners

Sensory Equipment

We partner with Playlearn to enhance learning environments through their sensory solutions. Playlearn provides durable sensory products designed to create immersive learning experiences for students. Their inclusive products support educators as they work to seamlessly integrate learning and play. From sensory toys and mats to classroom furniture and sensory gyms, Playlearn gives educators a wide variety of resources for rich, sensory learning. 

Social Skills Curriculum

Our partner, Robokind, combines assistive technology with meaningful social studies curriculum to accelerate outcomes for students. Through interactive robots and avatars, as well as other assistive technology tools, Robokind supports teachers in keeping students engaged and on task. Through our technology, administrators can monitor progress and engagement on both a class-level and on the district level. 

Phonics Program

Transform your special education readers into confident achievers and drive academic success with our partner, Readable English. Their evidence-based system boosts reading proficiency, gets special education students from elementary through high school reading on grade level and advances learning across content areas. 

Adaptive Reading Library

We partner with LevelUp to provide schools with their adaptive reading platform. LevelUp is an accessible tool for keeping readers engaged, and the platform is unique in the way it provides individualized practice, small group programming and whole class instruction. LevelUp is simple and intuitive to use and includes special features focused on supporting inclusion and special education students.

LEarn More about Our Partners

We look forward to speaking directly with you about special education programs at your school, and to developing a curriculum and resource plan that supports your goals. As you prepare, learn more about our partners by visiting their websites.