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If your goals for the new year include: ✔️ Fewer reactive interventions ✔️ Stronger collaboration across teams ✔️ More sustainable support for educators ✔️ Better outcomes for students The Spark was built for you. As we head into 2026, one thing is clear: districts can’t afford to wait until challenges escalate. That’s why this month’s edition of The Spark is focused on helping education leaders act sooner, reduce staff strain, and build more inclusive systems of support before burnout and student needs reach a breaking point. Inside this issue, you’ll find: -Details about a free webinar on building proactive Tier I & II systems to identify student needs earlier -The 2025 State of Student Mental Health Report, featuring insights from 400+ education professionals nationwide -A new District Administration article by Brandy Samuell, M.Ed. on rising classroom challenges and the urgent need for stronger collaboration between general and special education -A free co-teaching guide with seven leadership tactics to reduce staff overwhelm and strengthen support for students with disabilities Subscribe to start 2026 with research-backed insights, practical tools, and real-world strategies you can actually use! #specialeducation #MTSS #schooladministrator

Free Guide: Reduce burnout, build trust, retain your best teachers, and improve staff and student outcomes.

Get this on your radar. 👀 On Dec 16, we’re breaking down how districts can catch early warning signs and build a proactive Tier I & II system using evidence-based universal screening. You’ll learn how to turn screening data into real support, strengthen behavior and attendance, and understand what early intervention should look like in 2026. Perfect for district leaders, SpEd directors, MTSS/SEL teams, school psychs, and anyone driving student mental or behavioral health initiatives. Excited to learn from Brandy Samuell, M.Ed. and Dr. Steve Elliott

The role of a Special Ed Director? ✅ Manage services ✅ Protect clinician well-being ✅ Ensure every student’s needs are met We’re here to help make that possible. Thanks to Jaime Wothe, Director of Special Education Freshwater Education District, for sharing your perspective on working with eLuma 💚

Only 4% of providers surveyed in eLuma’s 2025 State of Student Mental Health Report believe student mental health has improved in the past year. The data paints a clear picture and a call to action. This year’s report, based on insights from over 400 administrators, providers, and teachers nationwide, explores the biggest challenges schools face and the strategies that are making measurable progress. Staff burnout, early intervention, and family engagement, the findings highlight what’s working and where more support is urgently needed. Download the full report and see how your district compares: https://lnkd.in/efVXFnuE #StudentMentalHealth #K12Education

High-need students can’t afford to wait for “when resources free up.” Every week without support puts them further behind. eLuma helps schools introduce targeted teletherapy services so high-need students get the intervention they deserve, when they need it. Let’s build a plan to ensure no student falls through the cracks. #MTSS #SEL