The One Question That Changed How I Lead Special Education - Mark Pfaff

YOUTUBE DESCRIPTION 🎓 Leadership Reimagined: The Question That Changed Special Education Mark Pfaff reveals the transformative approach that's revolutionizing educational leadership and student support. In this powerful conversation, we explore: • The power of connection in educational leadership • Strategies for building trust in special education • How one question can reshape organizational culture Timestamps: 0:00 - Introduction and Welcome 0:23 - Overview of Tehama County Office of Education 1:48 - Serving Diverse Rural Communities in Northern California 2:10 - Mark's Passion: Connecting People to Their Environment and Passions 2:32 - Growing Up Military: The Teacher Who Changed Everything 4:03 - Tehama County's Geographic Location and Unique Challenges 5:18 - CAPTN: California Autism Professional Training Network 6:09 - Leading Statewide Initiatives in Special Education 6:54 - Alternative Dispute Resolution and Inclusion Models 8:27 - Bridging Communication Gaps Between Schools and Families 10:06 - Regional Support Network Across Northern California 11:12 - Mark's Biggest Challenge: Time and Focus 11:41 - Running Extensive Needs Classrooms (TK-8th Grade) 13:11 - Supporting DHH Programs and Speech Services 14:17 - Virtual vs. In-Person Services: Finding What Works 17:40 - The Importance of Good Fit in Therapy Relationships 18:22 - Resources: Where to Find Support and Information 20:34 - The One Thing to Fix: Building and Maintaining Trust Mark Pfaff brings decades of experience and a fresh perspective that challenges traditional leadership models. 👉 Subscribe for more educational leadership insights! #specialeducation #leadershipdevelopment #educationalinnovation