Everything Your District Needs
to Lead SPED Well
Salt Creek Learning is a full-service special education consulting partner for school districts. From compliance and IEP support to professional development and emergency coverage — we bring the expertise, the systems, and the steady leadership your district deserves.
A True Partner — Not Just a Vendor
Salt Creek Learning is led by Dr. Amanda Duke, an Ed.D.-level educational leader with hands-on experience as a classroom teacher, SPED director, and principal of a statewide virtual school serving 600+ students. We are not a staffing agency or a generic consulting firm — we are experienced SPED practitioners who have done this work at the district level and understand what it actually takes to build compliant, high-performing special education programs.
We work alongside your team with high expectations and high support — building the systems, skills, and confidence your district needs to lead SPED well, for the long term.
Meet Dr. Amanda DukeHigh Expectations. High Support. Real Results.
Every district we partner with is different — different size, different state, different challenges. But the foundation of our work is always the same: we pair high expectations for student outcomes and compliance with high support for the staff and systems doing the work.
We don’t hand you a report and disappear. We stay in the work with you — building capacity, strengthening systems, and making sure the results hold over time. That is what distinguishes Salt Creek Learning from every other SPED consulting option available to your district.
Comprehensive SPED Support for Every District Need
Whether you need a single service or a full-spectrum partnership, Salt Creek Learning has the expertise to meet your district where it is and take it where it needs to go.
Contract SPED Director
Experienced executive SPED leadership for districts navigating a vacancy, transition, or leadership gap — without the delay of a full-time hire.
- Assumes full SPED department leadership
- Compliance ownership and deadline management
- Board reporting and stakeholder communication
- Short-term or ongoing fractional model
IEP Compliance & Audit
A thorough review of your district’s IEPs, documentation, and compliance systems — with a prioritized action plan to address every finding.
- IEP documentation review
- Process and workflow evaluation
- Risk identification and action plan
- Written compliance report
IEP Support Services
Hands-on support for SPED teachers and case managers — from IEP writing and caseload management to meeting facilitation and progress monitoring.
- IEP writing and goal development
- Caseload and timeline management
- IEP meeting facilitation
- Teacher coaching and capacity building
Professional Development
Targeted, practical professional development for SPED teachers, general education staff, administrators, and district leadership teams.
- IDEA compliance and SPED law
- IEP writing and best practices
- Inclusive practices and co-teaching
- In-person or virtual delivery
Virtual SPED Coverage
Fast, compliant virtual SPED support for districts facing staffing vacancies — keeping students’ services moving and compliance intact while you hire.
- Virtual direct instruction
- Caseload and IEP management
- Transition and stabilization support
- Short-term or extended coverage
Systems & Program Review
A comprehensive review of your district’s SPED program — staffing, service delivery, data systems, and culture — with strategic recommendations for improvement.
- Program structure and staffing analysis
- Service delivery model evaluation
- Data systems and progress monitoring review
- Strategic improvement planning
Built for the People Doing the Hard Work of SPED
Our district support services are designed for every level of your organization — from the classroom to the boardroom.
Superintendents & District Leaders
Seeking a trusted SPED partner who can provide executive leadership, compliance assurance, and board-level reporting without the delay of a full-time hire.
SPED Directors & Coordinators
Needing capacity support, compliance expertise, or a collaborative partner to strengthen their program and support their team.
Campus Principals
Responsible for SPED compliance on their campus and looking for practical guidance, staff support, and clear systems to meet their obligations under IDEA.
SPED Teachers & Case Managers
Overwhelmed by caseloads and documentation requirements — needing direct support, coaching, and systems that make the work sustainable.
Small & Rural Districts
Districts with limited internal SPED capacity that need experienced, virtual support to maintain compliance and serve students well — regardless of geography.
Districts in Crisis
Navigating a leadership vacancy, state monitoring intervention, corrective action, or due process complaint — and needing experienced, calm leadership to stabilize quickly.
Serving Districts in Alaska, Florida, Oklahoma, and Nationwide
Our services are delivered virtually, making expert SPED support accessible to districts regardless of location — including rural and remote communities that often have the greatest need and the fewest resources.
🏔️ Alaska
Alaska districts face some of the most complex SPED challenges in the country — extreme staffing shortages, high IEP caseloads (16% of students), rural isolation, and active federal IDEA monitoring. Salt Creek Learning provides virtual support that reaches districts no matter where they are in the state, with full familiarity with Alaska DEED compliance requirements.
🌴 Florida
Florida’s ESE (Exceptional Student Education) system is governed by FDOE’s Bureau of Exceptional Education and Student Services (BEESS), with rigorous district compliance monitoring and state-specific procedural requirements. Salt Creek Learning helps Florida districts navigate FDOE monitoring, build compliant ESE programs, and develop staff capacity at every level.
🌾 Oklahoma
Oklahoma’s OSDE Policies & Procedures include state requirements that exceed IDEA minimums — making compliance especially complex for districts without experienced SPED leadership. Salt Creek Learning’s roots are in Oklahoma, and we have a deep understanding of OSDE requirements, monitoring processes, and the unique challenges facing Oklahoma districts of all sizes.
Serving districts in additional states? We partner with districts nationwide. Contact us to discuss your state’s specific needs.
Getting Started Is Simple
We make it easy to explore how Salt Creek Learning can support your district — with no obligation and no pressure.
Schedule a Discovery Call
A free 30–45 minute conversation where we learn about your district’s specific challenges, goals, and timeline.
Receive a Custom Proposal
We put together a tailored proposal outlining exactly what we would do, how long it would take, and what it would cost.
We Get to Work
Once we have an agreement in place, we move quickly — especially for urgent needs like compliance reviews or emergency coverage.
Your District Gets Stronger
We build systems and capacity that last — so your district is stronger after working with us, not dependent on us.
Trusted by SPED Leaders Across the Country
“Amanda is the kind of SPED leader districts need when the work gets hard. She is professional. She is compassionate. She is knowledgeable in compliance.”
“Solution-oriented and strategic in her thinking, Amanda transforms challenges into opportunities for innovation and growth.”
“Amanda leads with empathy, clarity, and purpose. Any district would be lucky to have such a visionary and compassionate leader.”
“Amanda is one of the best leaders I have worked under. She goes above and beyond for her team and leads with students in mind.”
“Amanda is an exceptional leader with strong skills in communication, relationship building, coaching, and accountability.”
“Amanda is one of the best leaders I have worked under. She goes above and beyond for her team and leads with students in mind.”
Your District Deserves Expert SPED Support
Whether you need a single service or a full-spectrum partnership, Salt Creek Learning is ready to help. Let’s start with a conversation about your district’s specific needs — no obligation, no pressure.