Champions Mastermind
Are you a Special Ed Champion?
You didn’t take on this leadership job to manage paperwork. You took it to make a difference.
But too often you’re told, “Stay in your lane.” “Just manage compliance.”
Meanwhile, the responsibility to improve outcomes still lands on you. It’s time to build the influence and clarity to lead real change.
The Champions Mastermind isn’t your typical PD. It’s a live, virtual experience designed for visionary special education leaders who are ready to create real, lasting change in their schools and districts.
The Mastermind is for Special Ed Directors and Leaders who:
Feel stuck between paperwork and possibility.
Crave new tools, fresh thinking, and like-minded allies.
Are determined to improve their special education system.
Are ready to lead from vision - not just react to compliance.
What you’ll step into as a Champion
Strategic coaching on building inclusive systems that actually work.
Strengthen your alliances through the Skills of Influence.
Tools to help you lead with clarity and confidence, build trust, and shift mindsets.
Brainstorming with other bold thinkers who share your perspectives.
Meet the Facilitators
Dr. Amy Pleet-Odle
Founder of Joyful Inclusion
A visionary in special education systems change, Amy has spent over 50 years supporting teachers and leaders to build inclusive schools where all students thrive and teachers love to teach.
Dr. Allegra Johnson
Joyful Inclusion Leadership Coach
A systems thinker and experienced special education leader, Allegra has a proven track record of guiding school teams to foster inclusive and empowering learning experiences for all learners.
We'll go deep into the principles of special education systems change, support you to clarify your inclusive vision, and strengthen your skills of influence to forge alliances across your district.
January 21, 2026 - June 3, 2026
1st & 3rd Wednesdays 11:30 am - 1 pm Eastern
The Mastermind will include 10 online sessions (90 min each) held twice a month
(each session will be 45 min of practicing content + 45 optional min of in-depth coaching)
and 3 private coaching calls with our Leadership Coach.
$1,800 per participant
Registration deadline Jan. 16
You don’t have to do this alone.
Leading inclusion takes more than heart. It takes strategy, vision, and a circle of Champions who believe in what’s possible.
What People Are Saying about Champions Mastermind:
“Dr. Pleet brings a wealth of resources and insights that helped me to reflect on my leadership and role. The ability to work through models with professional in my field was invaluable and I will continue to utilize the resources provided regularly to support work as an educational leader.”
— Executive Director of Special Services
Fall 2025 Cohort
“Being part of the Champions Mastermind cohort allowed me to embrace the real challenges of leadership and feel comfortable being vulnerable among like-minded leaders, while gaining new tools, strategies, and techniques to navigate a wide range of situations with better confidence and clarity.”
— Assistant Director of Special Education
Fall 2025 Cohort
“I had been putting off my own self-development in order to better serve others. Amy made me realize that if I do not focus on my improvement practices, I can't fully support others. I also enjoyed the time collaborating and hearing from others in the same role and feeling that group support.”
— Special Programs Supervisor
Fall 2025 Cohort