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Dia Jackson, EdD

Special Education and MTSS/RTI Expert

About me

Dr. Dia Jackson is a nationally recognized special education expert, systems-level strategist, and professional development leader with over 20 years of experience advancing outcomes for students with disabilities.

Partnering with leaders for student success

Dr. Jackson bridges research and practice to provide high-quality professional development.

She collaborates with leaders and educators to break barriers to student learning by transforming systems – not just classrooms.

What I do

With a doctorate in Applied Neuroscience in Special Education, Dr. Jackson specializes in:

State and district level MTSS/RTI implementation
State and district consulting to improve outcomes for at-risk students
Teacher professional development in
- High-Leverage Practices
- differentiation,
- UDL,
- culturally responsive practices,
- evidence-based academic and behavior interventions
- Effective strategies for students with Specific learning disabilities, ADHD and behavior challenges support
Inclusive systems change aligned with IDEA compliance
Program evaluation and data-driven school leadership

State and District Consulting

MTSS design & refinement Special education audits Compliance reviews Strategic planning Leadership training in inclusive practices

Professional Development, Coaching & Implementation Support

High-Leverage Practices Implementing and intensifying Tiered Instruction in MTSS MTSS/RTI Implementation Positive behavior supports Neuroscience of Learning ADHD & Executive Function Support Equity-driven MTSS Address Disproportionality Reducing and eliminating Restraint and Seclusion

Research and Evaluation

Qualitative and qualitative research methods Special Education audits Equity audits Intervention program fidelity Program evaluation Staff or community surveys