Stabilize Fast with Strategies That Stick

Be the district that gets it right. We partner with school leaders to co-design practical, sustainable solutions that take you from overwhelm to operational clarity.

Built by Leaders for Leaders

We partner with leaders at every level of the system

Whether you’re navigating instability, managing rapid growth, or designing what’s next. We’re ready to collaborate with you to
make change efforts sustainable.

When Schools Struggle, We Step In With Strategy.

Students & Educators Deserve Better

Regulations are increasing, and the risks are real. We bring expert insight and collaborative planning to help teams meet requirements with confidence—not just compliance.

Paraeducators are essential—and often underprepared and overextended. We equip paraeducators and teams with the tools, training, and systems they need to thrive in their roles and truly support students.

Even strong initiatives fall flat without alignment and intention to the complexity of implementation. We have a team of former general and special education district administrators who partner with local education agencies to integrate MTSS, inclusionary practices, SPED, general education, and blended funding into a shared, student-centered system.

When every dollar counts, lost reimbursements and unclear spending stall progress. We help recover funds, streamline budgeting, and align resources to real priorities.

When families feel unheard, partnership breaks down. We support leaders in auditing existing communication practices and building proactive, inclusive communication systems that invite trust and strengthen collaboration.

End the Friction

Uncover stress points across your current system.

Ready for Change?

Get clarity, coverage, and confident next steps.

We Partner for Sustainable Change

Rooted in Reality & Built to Last

Every district is in a different place. Some are seeking a better understanding of their programming. Some are navigating compliance pressure. Others are ready to realign or lead transformative change. Wherever you are, DECS meets you there—with practical, customized support that strengthens systems from the inside out.

Compliance &
Crisis Recovery

When legal, staffing, or trust breakdowns put your system at risk, we step in quickly—with experience, empathy, and a path to stability that builds buy-in and restores confidence.

Systems Design
& Alignment

From IEPs and MTSS to general education and funding, we partner with local educational agencies to create streamlined, equity-centered systems that work across departments—supporting real classrooms and teams in real-time.

Leadership Development
& Coaching

Strong systems need strong people. We support SPED directors, building leaders, and cabinet teams through focused coaching and capacity-building that turns strategy into shared leadership.

Funding Strategy &
Resource Recovery

We don’t just help you chase dollars—we help you design smarter, more sustainable resource plans. From Medicaid to Safety Net, we have proven expertise aligning funding with what matters most for students thanks to Chief Financial Officer (CFO) experience on our team.

Our Process

01

Diagnose the System

We start with a clear-eyed look at what’s working, what’s strained, and what’s possible. Through audits, interviews, funding reviews, and leadership conversations, we co-create an accurate picture of your current landscape.

02

Alignment & Equity

Together, we build a strategy that integrates SPED, MTSS, Gen Ed, funding, staffing, and compliance into one responsive, equity-centered system—tailored to your district’s realities and goals

03

Develop Internal Leadership

Systems don’t sustain themselves—people do. We coach directors, cabinet leaders, and site administrators to build confidence, clarity, and shared ownership across teams.

04

Implement and Adapt

We help bring your plan to life—with toolkits, site-based support, leadership check-ins, and real-time course correction based on what emerges in practice.

05

Monitor, Sustain & Scale

We stay engaged to track & report progress, support long-term strategy, and help you prepare for what’s next—whether that’s re-auditing, spreading change across schools, or scaling to the state level.

When Strategy Meets Partnership

We don’t measure success by checklists or compliance alone. For us, impact means building systems that hold, leadership that grows, and solutions that actually serve students and the teams around them.

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Testimonials

What Educators Are Saying

"Real change doesn’t happen from the top down or the outside in. It happens when people across the system come together with clarity, courage, and care in the interest of students and families.”
Dr. Sue Ann Bube
Founder

Founded by a Leader With Lived Experience—On Both Sides of the Table

Dr. Sue Ann Bube founded DECS after more than two decades as a special education director, cabinet-level leader, teacher (General Education & Special Education), and trusted state advisor. But her perspective doesn’t stop at policy or practice—she’s also the parent of a young adult with a disability. That dual lens shapes everything she does. Sue Ann brings deep systems knowledge, strategic clarity, and personal empathy to every district she serves—because she understands the stakes from every seat at the table.

Let’s Build What Comes Next—Together

We’ve collaborated with districts and state leaders to move from uncertainty to clarity, from fragmentation to aligned action. Whether you’re navigating change or ready to lead it, we’re here to walk with you.