Improving outcomes for students with disabilities requires more than good intentions; it requires disciplined inquiry, shared learning, and systems that are built to last. That’s the vision behind the Center for Learner Equity’s NICE Network and its Community of Practice: bringing together regional organizations to study their impact, strengthen their practice, and contribute learning to the broader field.
This month, we’re proud to celebrate the completion of the first-ever NICE Community of Practice. Over the past year, three partner organizations engaged in deep case study work, capacity-building, and collaborative learning—all focused on strengthening their leadership guiding schools towards inclusive systems that produce improved outcomes for students with disabilities.
To mark this milestone, we asked our three Cohort 1 leaders to reflect on their growth:
When you think back to where your organization was a year ago, what is one capability you have now that you did not have then, as a result of the NICE Community of Practice?
🎥 Brooke Allen, Executive Director
🎥 Julie Camerata, Executive Director
DC Special Education Cooperative
🎥 Shannon Garfield, CEO
Special Education Leader Fellowship
These reflections underscore what’s possible when organizations take the time to rigorously study their work and learn alongside peers. We’re excited to carry this momentum forward with the next cohort and continue building systems that better serve students with disabilities.
You can read more about Cohort 2 here.
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