Theresa Nicholls, the founder of PartnerEd Solutions, has a thorough understanding of special education policy with nearly 20 years’ experience working with state agencies, school districts, and families to solve tough problems. She is not only a parent, but an educator who has served as a school psychologist, a state director of special education, and a national consultant to school districts and state agencies on special education improvement efforts, including systems of alternate dispute resolution. Through these experiences, Theresa has developed a passion for ensuring families have opportunities for meaningful engagement throughout the IEP development and implementation processes.