Formerly Strong Start, New Leaders’ Summit is a series of training sessions presented by the Utah State Board of Education (USBE) Utah Program Improvement Planning System (UPIPS) team for individuals in their first three years as a special education leader. This may be a designated person (e.g., special education director, special education coordinator, special education specialist, etc.) or a whole team within the local education agency (LEA).

Regardless of titles, New Leaders’ Summit is

Formerly Strong Start, New Leaders’ Summit is a series of training sessions presented by the Utah State Board of Education (USBE) Utah Program Improvement Planning System (UPIPS) team for individuals in their first three years as a special education leader. This may be a designated person (e.g., special education director, special education coordinator, special education specialist, etc.) or a whole team within the local education agency (LEA).

Regardless of titles, New Leaders’ Summit is intended to support these leadership roles across all LEAs with professional learning, resources, and support through one-on-one mentoring. Other LEAs who may benefit from the content provided are also invited to attend.