Support for schools, SPED teams, and families

Practical help for school leaders, SPED teams, and the families they serve — this week.

Ready-to-deliver PD, special-education consulting, and parent IEP support from someone with 20 years in education, K–transition age.

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Eric Wicherski, founder of Next Step Educational Services

Eric Wicherski

Founder · Former Level 3 director

Built by someone who's been in the room

Two decades doing the work schools are stretched thinnest to cover.

"Good systems make it possible to look past the obstacle, build a practical plan, and still hold high expectations — every day."

I also live this work as a dad. Every step of my children's lives — every new phase — brings its own set of challenges, tough decisions, and new knowledge you need to acquire just to feel barely somewhat prepared and able to advocate for your children. My own family's journey keeps shaping what I bring to the families I work with.

  • 20+ years in education, K–transition age
  • General & Special Education
  • Autism & behavior classrooms
  • Opened & grew a Level 3 program
  • Rural · suburban · urban districts
  • Parent of two children with special needs
Built on federal IDEA standards · research-backed materials