Current Course Schedule

Special Education Leadership: The District Perspective 1

Strong leadership at the district level is essential if schools are to become positive and successful learning environments for diverse learners, including children with disabilities and those at risk of failure. This course covers issues that enhance or create obstacles for inclusive schools and communities. Issues of equity are evident in most school districts and challenge educators to transform educational environments and processes to meet diverse needs. The course will address the issue of “achievement gaps” as well as links between social class and achievement in schools.
  • Course Number
    LEAD870N
  • Focus On
    Across Ages
  • Category
    Career Development, Credit-bearing Courses, Leadership, Online, State Mandated Training and Certification Support
  • Registration Options and Cost
    $425 12.0 CTLE or 1.2 CEU
    $1,924 1.0 Credits

Sections

Spring 2026

  • Section 1:
    Date(s)
    May 7 | Online
    Day and Time
    Online Synchronous Session: Thursday, 5:00 – 7:00 PM ET The remaining classes take place asynchronously through June 5, 2026.
    Students will set aside approximately 3 hours each week for course work.
    Registration Deadline
    Apr 30, 2026
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    • Alice Gottlieb
      Alice Gottlieb
      Alice Gottlieb taught middle school English in independent and public schools for nearly 25 years, before becoming an elementary and middle school principal, and finally an Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction in a Westchester district.
       
      Qualifications: BA, Cornell University; MA, New York University; EdD, Fordham University
    • Brian Monahan
      Brian Monahan
      Brian Monahan has over 40 years of experience as an educator at the K-12 and university levels. He began as a teacher of English in the Yonkers Public Schools where he met his future wife while on cafeteria duty. Later in his career he served as a teacher of computer science, a building administrator and, finally, superintendent of schools in five districts. The thing he misses most about being a superintendent is the warm feelings he got from staff and students when he announced snow days. Brian joined the Bank Street faculty in 2015 and teachers courses in the School District Leadership program.
       
      In addition to his professional service, Brian has been active in his community, serving as a trustee on the Dobbs Ferry Village Board and as a member of the Board of Education. He was also elected to three terms as Mayor of Dobbs Ferry.

      Qualifications: PhD, Fordham University