PULSE, Principals Understanding Leadership in Special Education, is an approved 30 hour Act 45 course. The course aims to build upon the working knowledge and skill set a principal needs to successfully innovate and program for students with disabilities. The growing field of research at the intersection of principal and special education yields evidence-based practices that support outcomes for students with disabilities. PULSE coursework incorporates a variety of essential topics throughout the three instructional days, such as the use of data practices, instructional strategies, innovations to improve student achievement, legal literacy, and implementation of and sustaining evidence-based practices. Through retrieval and analysis of data related to special education to understanding programming options for inclusive systems and individual student supports, participants will increase their abilities to lead and impact student and systems growth. Other experiences that encourage knowledge and skills around special education include self-assessment, lectures, review of literature, videos, scenarios, discourse, and action research design.
To learn more about the Fall and Winter PULSE Series, please access the Save the Date Flyer here: Download the flyer (pdf)
How to Complete an Application:
Please use the following link to access the PULSE application.
Application for the PULSE fall series is the close of business on Wednesday, October 1, 2025.