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Data King Podcast Episode 209_ The SPED Staffing Survival Guide

Podcast Summary: The SPED Staffing Survival Guide for 2026–27 As districts prepare for the 2026–27 school year, special education directors are facing a growing challenge: increasing service demands, fewer available clinicians, and the constant pressure to maintain IDEA compliance. In this short podcast, we explore the real staffing challenges districts face when recruiting speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, physical therapists, and special education teachers. The episode highlights when contracting out support staff becomes the most responsible decision, how directors can strategically plan for contract services during the budget cycle, and why waiting until summer often creates service gaps and compliance risks. We also discuss the limitations of traditional staffing agencies and introduce a new model through Liricare—a professional network designed to better support clinicians and provide districts with reliable, high-quality staffing solutions. With a practical tone and a dash of humor, this episode offers timely insight for decision makers responsible for ensuring students receive the services they need without disruption.