Free Resources for School Administrators & Providers

A tier-by-tier playbook to resolve special education staffing gaps before missed minutes and due process risk.

A District Leader’s Guide to Funding K-12 Special Education and Mental Health Services Funding specialized student services is one of the most complex budget challenges K-12 districts face. This guide breaks down how federal, state, and private funding sources can be used to support special education and school-based mental health services, including when roles go ... Read more

When their SLP left mid-year, MAWSECO’s early childhood team partnered with eLuma to keep every birth-to-3 family in services across seven districts and added virtual evaluations along the way.

Is Your District Ready to Strengthen Student Support Across Every Tier? Discover strengths, gaps, and opportunities to build a stronger whole-school tiered system of supports with eLuma’s Behavioral Health Readiness Score for school leaders. In under 5 minutes, our free readiness assessment evaluates how effectively your tiered system of supports addresses students’ behavioral and mental ... Read more

After four of nine special education teachers retired, Preston’s team kept student progress steady with eLuma’s SLPs and reached 50% special education proficiency, 2.5 times the state benchmark.

The State of Student Mental Health Report for the 2025/26 School Year Did you know that 58% of school mental health providers report worsening student mental health compared to 2024? The youth mental health crisis is escalating, and schools are on the front lines. Gain key insights and empower your school to address rising mental ... Read more

With their SLP team down from seven providers to three, Missisquoi Valley’s special education leaders welcomed eLuma clinicians as “our SLPs,” meeting every required service minute and avoiding costly compensatory services.

Working with eLuma clinicians and a dedicated Customer Success Partner, the special services team at three rural Kansas districts meets every required service minute and keeps services uninterrupted through mid-year leaves.

When a longtime SLP resigned unexpectedly, eLuma quickly filled the .6 FTE role so Wausau’s team could keep IEP services and evaluations on track for nearly 8,000 students, with zero parent complaints.

When their on-site SLP resigned with two weeks’ notice, Lucerne Valley’s team turned to eLuma and had a licensed SLP in place within days, and today four eLuma therapists serve 95 students.

When a crisis hits, every second counts, and every decision matters. Download this easy-to-use checklist for school and district leaders.

For a team serving 30,000+ students through frequent leaves and military relocations, eLuma scales from 50 to 260 students on demand and now provides mental health counseling funded through IDEA Part B.

Ensure your district is fully staffed, fully compliant, and fully ready to serve students.

Seven strategies that school and district leaders can use to build more collaborative and effective support systems for all learners.


Ensuring that special education teachers feel valued and supported is key to retention. Use this checklist to implement strategies that create a more positive and sustainable work environment.