New to the role? You don't have to navigate it alone.
Stepping into a Team Chairperson role is a significant leadership responsibility. Team Chairs are expected to understand special education regulations, facilitate effective meetings, manage timelines and documentation, collaborate with educators and service providers, communicate with families, and navigate challenging situations—all while supporting students and keeping the IEP process moving forward.
Riverside Learning's Team Chairperson Mentorship Program provides new and developing Team Chairs with the guidance, perspective, and practical support they need to lead with confidence.
Real Experience. Practical Guidance. Ongoing Support.
Our mentors are experienced special education professionals and educational leaders who understand the realities of the Team Chair role. Rather than another one-size-fits-all professional development session, mentorship provides a trusted professional partner who can help a Team Chair think through the situations they encounter every day.
Mentors can support Team Chairs with:
Facilitating effective Team meetings
IEP development and implementation
Evaluation and eligibility processes
Special education timelines and compliance
Difficult conversations and conflict resolution
Family communication and collaboration
Working effectively with teachers and related service providers
Prioritizing responsibilities and managing the demands of the role
Problem-solving real situations as they arise
Building confidence as a special education leader
Reflecting on practice and identifying opportunities for growth
More Than Professional Development
A workshop can provide information.
A mentor provides perspective.
Team Chairperson Mentorship is designed to create an ongoing professional relationship where Team Chairs can ask questions, explore challenges, discuss difficult situations, and receive practical guidance from someone who understands the work.
Whether your district has hired a first-time Team Chair, promoted an experienced educator into the role, or wants to provide additional support to an existing Team Chair, Riverside Learning can develop a mentorship experience aligned to your needs.
Help Your Team Chairs Start Strong.
When Team Chairs feel prepared and supported, they are better positioned to lead effective meetings, build collaborative relationships, navigate complex situations, and keep the focus where it belongs:
On students. On teams. On meaningful outcomes.
Riverside Learning can provide:
Individual Mentorship
One Team Chair paired with an experienced mentor for personalized support.District Team Chair Cohorts
A group of Team Chairs participates in a shared mentoring experience while also receiving individualized guidance.New Team Chair Launch Support
A focused mentorship experience designed specifically for educators entering the Team Chair role for the first time.Ongoing Leadership Mentorship
Continued support throughout the school year as new challenges and situations emerge.