ASCEND KRYSTAL CLEAR
Education Consulting Group LLC
ASCENDRA DONALD & LAKRYSTAL MCKNIGHT
INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT
Personalized to your needs: No cookie cutter solutions- every coaching session is tailored to your school's specific challenges and goals.
EXPERT ADVICE
Learn from veterans in the field of special education to provide you the foundational skills you need to become a SpEd Aware Leader.
VALUABLE RESOURCES
Designed and tailored to your biggest needs (e.g., IEP tracking, scheduling guide, meeting agendas).
ABOUT AKC
At Ascend Krystal Clear (AKC) Education Consulting Group, we empower educators by providing them with special education knowledge, tools, and systems that transform them into competent, confident leaders. Our goal is to bridge the gap between compliance and effective leadership, ensuring that special education programs are strategic, student-centered, and legally sound.
With over 29 years of combined experience in special education leadership, school psychology, general and special education teaching, and program coordination, our team brings deep expertise to every engagement. We are certified autism specialists, DEI experts, and trained in de-escalation intervention, making us uniquely positioned to support school districts in improving compliance, optimizing programming, and fostering collaboration between general and special education teams.
OUR MISSION
We empower educators by providing them with the special education knowledge, tools, and systems to be not only competent, but CONFIDENT in their leadership abilities!
Are you ready to become SpEd Aware?
Struggling to Balance Compliance, Teacher Support, and Student Success in Special Education?
You’re not alone. Managing Special Education (SpEd) programs is complex, and as a school leader, you’re expected to
juggle legal requirements, teacher training, scheduling, and parent communication—all while ensuring students get the support they need.
But here’s the truth: You don’t have to do it alone.
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A comprehensive resource designed to help you develop and enhance teamwork, problem-solving, and communication among your school staff.
A comprehensive guide is designed to equip educators like you with proven techniques to navigate challenging classroom behaviors with confidence and care.
Our Services
Transform Your Special Education Leadership with Expert Coaching
1:1 COACHING
Empower school leaders with the strategies, tools, and confidence they need to tackle Special Education (SpEd) challenges, improve compliance, enhance teacher performance, and drive better student outcomes.
GROUP TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT
Strengthen leadership teams with interactive, solution-focused training designed to improve collaboration, streamline SpEd processes, and enhance program effectiveness at the school and district levels.
SPED COMPLIANCE & PROGRAMMING AUDITS
Identify gaps in special education compliance, documentation, and service implementation to ensure alignment with IDEA, state laws, and best practices—reducing legal risks and improving student support.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Equip educators with practical, research-based strategies to improve IEP implementation, co-teaching, behavioral interventions, and inclusive instruction—empowering them to better support diverse learners.
1:1 Coaching
4-Weeks, Semester, or Year-Long Options
Goal Setting Sessions
Needs Assessment Surveys
1:1 Leadership Coaching Sessions
Email Support & Follow-up
Group Leadership Training & Development
4-Weeks, Semester, or Year-Long Options
Goal Setting Sessions
Needs Assessment Surveys
Group Training Sessions
Strategy Sessions
Access to SpEd Aware Coaching Framework and Tools
Email Support & Follow-up
SpEd Compliance & Programming Audits
Project Based Engagements
IEP Compliance & Documentation Audit
Full SpEd Program Audit
Master Schedule Consultation
SpEd Staff & General Ed Collaboration Systems Development
Family & Community Engagement Planning
Professional Development
Single Session, Series, or Year-Long
Single Session: Focusing on a Specific Topic of Your Choice from our PD Library
PD Series: A package of 3 PD Sessions of Your Choice from our PD Library
School Year Long Support: A long-term personalized plan that is tailored to your specific goals and needs.
CLIENT TESTIMONIALS
LaKrystal's contributions go beyond technical knowledge—she is a collaborative force on any team. Her commitment to fostering a positive, proactive approach to special education makes her an ideal team member and support system for all who work alongside her. Anyone would be lucky to have LaKrystal as part of their program.
PRINCIPAL
Both LaKrystal and Ascendra are knowledgeable veterans in the field of education. They have a wealth of foundational, procedural, and legal knowledge to boost you and your educational staff’s understanding of special education. They are a wide variety of session packages and topics. I’d recommend AKC’s services without hesitation.
SPED ADMINISTRATOR
Ascendra always employs evidence-based practices and stays current with research. She is compassionate and has excellent interpersonal skills. She has always been a trusted resource for staff and parents regarding the academic and social-emotional needs of students. She was a great support to me in my role as a school psychologist, providing valuable resources and training opportunities that were essential for me to do my job!
SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST