Meet Laura, NBCT, M.Ed.
Why Schools Partner with Laura McIntyre Consulting
Schools partner with Laura McIntyre Consulting because this work requires more than theory—it requires deep expertise, practical experience, and a partner who understands both the legal and instructional realities of special education.
Distinguished Expertise
Laura McIntyre is a National Board Certified Exceptional Needs Specialist, a distinction earned by fewer than 3% of educators nationwide. This credential reflects advanced knowledge, reflective practice, and demonstrated impact in special education.
She is also the author of the National Boards Exceptional Needs Specialist Study Guide, which has supported over 1,000 educators nationwide in achieving this distinguished certification.
Bridging Compliance and Instruction
What sets Laura apart is her ability to bridge legal defensibility with practical classroom implementation. Schools don’t have to choose between compliance and quality instruction—Laura helps them do both, well.
Grounded In Real-World Practice
With dual degrees in Special Education (P–21) and Literacy Education, Laura brings both depth and breadth of expertise grounded in real classroom experience—not theory alone.
She has over 12 years of classroom and district-level experience, including teaching, coaching, mentoring, and consulting with educators and leadership teams across diverse school settings.
Laura has directly supported 18 elementary schools, guiding teams in:
IDEA compliance
Special education systems development
Academic and behavioral intervention design
A Partnership Model That Works
Laura McIntyre Consulting operates on a side-by-side mentorship model. Research consistently shows that ongoing coaching and mentorship—not one-time professional development—creates the most sustainable and meaningful change. This approach ensures that your investment leads to lasting improvements, not temporary fixes.
As a boutique consulting firm, Laura provides high-touch, customized support tailored to your staff, students, and systems—something large consulting firms simply cannot offer.
Objective, Independent Perspective
As an independent consultant, Laura brings an objective lens to identify patterns, barriers, and opportunities that internal teams may not see. This outside perspective allows schools to make confident, data-informed decisions without institutional bias.
Accountability and Results
All services are backed by a full guarantee. If objectives are not met—and cannot be met after the opportunity to correct course—fees are refunded. This reflects a commitment to true partnership and accountability.
By building proactive systems, Laura McIntyre Consulting helps schools:
Reduce litigation risk and due process costs
Decrease staff turnover and burnout
Protect instructional time
Improve outcomes for students with disabilities
Even one avoided due process case or teacher resignation can save schools tens of thousands of dollars—while creating stronger systems that serve students and staff well.
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