Welcome to AccessEd

A Specialized Service Lines of the Commonwealth Consulting Agency (CCA) focusing on Special Education.

At AccessEd, we turn policy into practice. As a trusted partner to schools and districts, we specialize in translating state guidance into effective,evidence-based strategies that elevate outcomes for students with disabilities. Whether you're navigating new IEP requirements, building capacity among your educators, or reimagining systems of support, AccessEd offers expert coaching, high-impact training, and custom tools to help your team thrive.

Our Signature Services

Special Education Coaching

Grounded in evidence-based practices, our coaching services are designed to meet your educators where they are—and take them further. Our expert coaches partner directly with your team, observing, modeling, and guiding them in real time. Whether onsite or remote, coaching is tailored to support:

Inclusive practices

Specialized instruction

Effective collaboration

Improved student outcomes

We coach across multiple areas, including:

Autism, ID, SLD, ED, and neurodiverse learners

Speech-language, OT, PT, and counseling

Early intervention and related services

Orientation, mobility, and family engagement

If you don’t see your area listed, reach out—we’ll match you with the right expert.

Professional Learning That Works

AccessEd offers a wide range of workshops, in-service trainings, and customized PD formats to suit the needs of your school or district. Whether you’re building knowledge around compliance or shifting instructional mindsets, we deliver high-quality content and facilitate engaging learning experiences for:

Educators

Related service providers

Team chairs

Paraeducators

Families and caregivers

Sample Topics Include:

Inclusive practices for multilingual learners with disabilities

Strategies for social-emotional learning and executive function

UDL-aligned instruction for students with complex needs

Transition planning for long-term success

Data-driven IEP development and progress monitoring

Supporting student behavior using high-leverage practices

Early childhood inclusion and assistive technology

Literacy and math interventions rooted in the Science of Reading and IES guidance

IEP Implementation: Tools and Support

Inclusion in Action

AccessEd offers onsite coaching to team chairs and providers as they implement the new IEP framework. Our targeted coaching ensures smooth transitions, aligned practice, and stronger team meetings.

IEP Implementation Manual

More than just a guide—this is your team’s toolkit for compliant, student-centered IEPs. Each digital manual includes:

  • IEP compliance checklists

  • Model IEPs across grade levels


  • A bank of standards-aligned, skill-based goals

  • Rubrics for administrators to review IEPs

  • Sample accommodations and implementation tools

  • Strategies to lead effective IEP team meetings

  • Guidance on data collection in the new IEP process

Paraeducator Professional Development

Paraeducators are essential to inclusive classrooms—and they deserve professional development that reflects their impact. AccessEd’s high-quality, self-paced PD series includes up to 60 hours of content aligned to the 7 Core Competencies of Special Education Paraeducators developed by the Council for Exceptional Children.

Courses include:

More than just a guide—this is your team’s toolkit for compliant, student-centered IEPs. Each digital manual includes:

Evidence-Based Practices for Supporting Instruction

Universal Design for Learning and SEL Foundations

Understanding the Neurodiverse Learner

Strategies for Communication, Behavior, and Inclusion

Our platform tracks participation, manages certification, and gives districts the flexibility to build capacity at scale.

Program Evaluation and Tiered Focused Monitoring

Our program evaluation team supports schools and districts through comprehensive Tiered Focused Monitoring (TFM) reviews.

We Offer:

Full program evaluations (Early Childhood, Transition, Autism, Related Services, and more)

File audits and compliance-based technical reviews

Continuum of services analysis

Disproportionality and data reviews

Recommendations to enhance inclusive practice and improve student outcomes

Every review includes a detailed report, strengths-based feedback, and actionable next steps to support continuous improvement.

AccessEd Director 

Laurie Casna, J.D., is a licensed attorney in Massachusetts and a distinguished leader with over two decades of experience in education, marked by her achievements as a superintendent, educational consultant, and administrator.

Her tenure as a superintendent was so impactful that the Department of Education featured her district's success in a published case study, highlighting her ability to drive transformative improvements in educational systems. Laurie has also managed large-scale projects for educational organizations, excelling in staffing and implementation to widespread acclaim, showcasing her capacity to lead complex initiatives that deliver measurable outcomes. With 15 years of experience as a special education teacher and administrator, Laurie’s administrative experience includes serving as a Director of Special Education across private, public, and charter school settings, where she spearheaded efforts to enhance programming and compliance. She has successfully guided multiple districts through State Comprehensive and Tiered Focused Monitoring Reviews.

As a national consultant, Laurie has worked with over 75 school districts to establish and implement evidence-based practices in alignment with state and federal education laws. Beyond her professional roles, Laurie is a devoted mother of three young children, finding joy in supporting their diverse interests. Her unwavering commitment to advancing educational practices, coupled with her deep understanding of school systems, leadership, legal frameworks, and instructional excellence, underscores her significant impact on education nationwide.

Let’s Get Started

Whether you’re launching a new initiative or need targeted support, AccessEd is ready to partner with you. We bring decades of experience, a team of expert practitioners, and a deep commitment to inclusive, high-quality education for all learners.


Contact us at

sales@cca-pr.com

to discuss custom packages, pricing, and next steps.