Counsel, Connect, Cultivate: A Blueprint for K–12 Resilience - Dr. Nancy Molfenter

What does true inclusion look like for students with IEPs in a large public school district? In this episode of *Brighter Together*, we unpack the real-world strategies behind Madison Metro’s bold push for more inclusive, data-informed, and culturally responsive special education services. From navigating disproportionality to designing co-teaching models that actually work, this conversation explores how resilience is cultivated through relationships, systems, and shared accountability. Whether you’re rethinking your MTSS framework or searching for ways to empower your SPED teams without burnout, this episode delivers both challenge and hope. For every administrator asking, *“What’s our plan for sustainable change?”*—this is your blueprint.