We Believe
All Students Can Learn and Thrive
Let's Redesign Special Education Together
About us
The Ability Challenge partners with schools, districts, and networks to develop and support authentically inclusive school communities and teams that work together to meet the unique needs of all learners.
OUR IMPACT
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Students with Disabilities Impacted

School, District, and Network Partnerships
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Administrators and Teachers Supported

OUR BIG GOAL
By 2045, 1 million more students with disabilities are on track to graduate, ready to thrive, and empowered to take on the world.Services that Meet Your Needs

Audit & Assessment
Our comprehensive special education audit process goes beyond surface-level evaluation to delve deep into the intricacies of your existing programs, policies, and practices.

Educator Training
Through engaging workshops, interactive discussions, and hands-on activities, we provide educators with the tools they need to expertly implement inclusive classroom instructional practices.
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Leader Support
Leader coaching is designed to empower educational leaders with the knowledge, skills, and support necessary to lead and manage successful special education initiatives.

Tools and Resources
Our tools are expertly crafted to streamline processes, enhance collaboration, and drive positive change within special education programs.

A SHARED VISION FOR QUALITY
ABC's Thrive Framework
ABC's approach to building authentically inclusive schools is based on our Thrive Framework - describing the research-based core elements of a world-class special education program. Informed by feedback from over 1,000 educators and leaders from across the country, Thrive sets forth the knowledge, mindsets, and practices school leaders, educators, and student support staff need to transform how students with disabilities are served in school.
LATEST UPDATES
What's New From ABC?

September 15, 2023 | Administrators
Transforming Behavior with Simple Shifts: The ACERS Framework for Classroom Transitions
Are you looking for a way to improve classroom management, reduce disruptive behavior, and enhance student engagement, es...

August 17, 2023 | Impact
New Case Studies Reveal Practical Strategies to Manage Disruptive Student Behavior
Over the past two years, The Ability Challenge (ABC) collaborated with AppleTree Early Learning Public Charter School - P...

June 20, 2023 | Leader Support
Building Distributive Leadership in Special Education – Case Study
Introduction It’s a familiar story for a K-12 school district: special education is owned by a single special education a...