How One Director Achieved 100% Graduation for Students with Disabilities - Ada Pineiro

Ada Pineiro, Special Education Director at Cincinnati College Preparatory Academy, has built a program where 100% of special education students graduate with regular diplomas—a remarkable achievement in a high-poverty, high-crime community serving 90-95% African American students. In this episode, Ada reveals how intentional accessibility, community partnerships, and collaborative leadership created an environment where special education students succeed at the same rate as general education peers. Discover the concrete career pathways, parent engagement strategies, and team-based philosophy that transformed outcomes for students with disabilities.