How Early Is Early Enough? This Special Ed Leader Has an Answer – Rachel Bratter
In this episode of Brighter Together, Director of Special Education Rachel Bratter shares how her district is shifting its mindset and structures to embrace earlier, more inclusive support for preschool students.
From push-in services and peer-integrated classrooms to the expansion of IDEA Part B for three-year-olds in Maine, Rachel walks us through the practical steps and cultural commitments it takes to deliver on early intervention—without burnout or silos.
A must-listen for anyone wondering what it takes to truly include every child, from the very beginning.
