Empowering Special Education Teams to Collaborate, Lead, and Elevate Student Success.
I’m Nicolette Lesniak
I coach special education teachers and their teams to strengthen partnerships with families, general education teachers, service providers, and other key stakeholders.
My process is designed to build confidence, clarity, and systems that allow teams to work collaboratively while creating equitable, high-quality learning experiences for students with diverse needs.
Let’s Elevate
Through coaching, professional development, and the ELEVATE Framework, I support teachers in:
Strengthening family and team collaboration
Writing and implementing defensible, student-centered IEPs
Building sustainable systems for communication, documentation, and progress monitoring
Navigating challenges with confidence and clarity
Leading with effectiveness and advocacy in their schools
Whether you’re seeking guidance for your team, tools to streamline your work, or strategies to confidently advocate for your students, I provide practical solutions and ongoing support so you can focus on what matters most: student success.
“Having a coach who understands my unique challenges was invaluable. My students are more engaged, and I feel more confident and effective."
—Andrea, Special Education Teacher.
Elevation Framework
A Collaborative Coaching Framework for Special Education Teams
The ELEVATE Framework is my signature coaching process designed to help special education teachers and their teams strengthen collaboration, build defensible systems, and create equitable outcomes for students with diverse needs. This framework provides clear, sustainable structures that empower teams to lead with confidence and improve student success.