SPED Start Academy

Walk into every meeting calm, prepared, and ready to advocate.

An online course plus ready-to-use IEP/ARD scripts, behavior trackers, and family tools for SPED teachers everywhere, made by a special education teacher with 15+ years of experience.



Made for the teacher who does it all.

Whether you are a brand-new case manager, an alt-cert teacher in your first year, or a veteran heading into IEP (ARD) season, these tools help you stay organized, document with confidence, and keep families on your team. Every resource is created by a special education teacher with 15+ years of experience, and built to save you time so you can spend more of it with your students. Designed for classrooms in every state.



Start with a free tool (or three)

Behavior strategy menus, an alt-cert job search guide, and a 30-day starter plan for new SPED teachers. All three are free.


Start Free

Teacher Quick Reference Toolkit · $0


Strategy menus for the six most common classroom behaviors, plus trusted resources. A simple first step for any classroom.

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Before You Apply: Alt-Cert Job Search Guide · $0

Interview prep, what campuses look for, and how to land your first SPED job.

Get the guide free →


ALT-CERT Transition: 30-Day Starter Toolkit · $0

Your first 30 days in SPED, mapped out step by step.

Get the starter toolkit free →

Most Popular

ARD/IEP Deliberations Toolkit · $15


Full ARD script, add-ons for Dyslexia, OHI/ADHD, and ED, REED and MDR scripts, and a glossary. Choose the Elementary (PK-5) or Secondary (6-12 + Transition) edition.

Elementary → Secondary →

Best Value

The Complete Toolkit · $49


34 printable, fillable tools for IEPs, data, behavior, meetings, and families, plus a 7-week self-paced workbook. 91 pages in one download, plus a free video library.

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Our Mission

To equip every educator to lead with clarity, confidence, and care, so every child is seen, heard, and served well.

"I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made."
Psalm 139:14

Thank you for the work you do. It matters more than you know.

New here? Start with the Complete Toolkit

34 printable, fillable tools for IEPs, data, behavior, meetings, and families, plus a 7-week self-paced workbook and a free video library. 91 pages for $49.