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Professional Development that Empowers Special Education Teachers
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Location: Illinois
Grades: 9-12
Funding: IDEA
Since 2021, Catapult Learning has partnered with a public high school program in Illinois designed to provide targeted academic and behavioral support for students with behavioral challenges.
This partnership focuses on strengthening special education instruction, with a particular emphasis on the school’s behavior program. Through ongoing professional development and job-embedded coaching, Catapult supports educators in implementing evidence-based instructional strategies and behavior interventions tailored to the needs of their students.
Focused Professional Development
Special education teachers receive ongoing support through:
Hands-on professional development workshops
Job-embedded coaching in real classroom settings
A focus on engagement strategies and positive behavior supports
Leadership collaboration to ensure alignment with school goals
“Their team brings not only expertise in instructional strategies and behavior intervention, but also a deep understanding of the unique challenges our staff and students face.”
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“Our teachers feel more confident and equipped with evidence-based tools that make a real difference in student engagement and behavior management. The ongoing instructional coaching has been especially impactful—fostering growth, collaboration, and a renewed sense of purpose among our educators.”
Measurable Improvements in Practice
Catapult has been a true partner in supporting our mission to provide high-quality, individualized education for all learners.
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