Center for Leadership and Conflict Engagement
Supporting Leaders Through Growth, Learning, and Conflict
The TAESE Center for Special Education Leadership and Conflict Engagement partners with state agencies and local districts to design, build, and deliver customized leadership development and conflict engagement experiences.
We are committed to nurturing ongoing individual and collective learning—supporting leaders at every level as they strengthen systems, teams, and themselves.
Areas of Professional Learning
Special Education Management
Strengthening systems and leadership capacity to ensure effective, compliant, and sustainable special education practices.
- SEA and LEA staff capacity building
- Effective implementation of IDEA General Supervision responsibilities
- LEA self‑assessment strategies
- Charter school leadership support
Leadership Development
Developing leaders who can adapt, scale, and lead with clarity and purpose across complex systems.
- Scaling your leadership
- Leading yourself
- Leading teams
- Leading systems
Conflict Engagement
Building skills and strategies to engage conflict productively—supporting resolution, growth, and stronger relationships.
- Tier 1: In Service of Self
- Tier 2: In Service of Others
- Tier 3: Accessing External and Mandated Resources
Partner With Us
Our work is collaborative, responsive, and tailored to your context. Whether you are strengthening leadership capacity, navigating conflict, or supporting system-wide improvement, our team partners with you to advance meaningful, sustainable leadership and system growth.
Let's Start the Conversation
Partner with us to strengthen leadership, learning, and conflict engagement across your system.
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