About Collaborative Educational Press
Created by Educators. Informed by Families. Designed for Every Learner.
Who We Are
At Collaborative Educational Press, we believe educational resources should do more than provide information. They should create understanding, build confidence, and help people take meaningful action.
Too often, families are overwhelmed by educational terminology, educators are given theoretical resources that fail to address real classroom challenges, and school teams are left searching for practical solutions that support diverse learners. We created CE Press to change that.
Founded by educator, advocate, and former Director of Special Education Jeanine Leech, CE Press develops practical, research-informed resources for educators, families, paraprofessionals, school leaders, and advocates. Every publication is designed to translate complex educational concepts into clear, accessible guidance that can be applied immediately in classrooms, meetings, and everyday interactions with students.
Our resources are rooted in a simple belief: when the adults supporting a child have access to quality information, better outcomes become possible.
What Makes Us Different
Our publications are not written from the perspective of theory alone. They are shaped by decades of experience working directly with students, supporting families, training staff, developing programs, leading school systems, and navigating the realities of special education and inclusive learning environments.
We understand the questions educators ask because we have been educators. We understand the concerns families face because we work alongside families every day. We understand the challenges schools encounter because we have led school systems from the inside.
This unique perspective allows us to create resources that are practical, balanced, and focused on helping adults work together in support of children.
Our Mission
To empower educators, support families, and promote inclusive learning by providing practical, accessible resources that improve understanding and strengthen educational outcomes for all learners.
Our Vision
We envision schools and communities where every child is understood, every family feels informed and valued, and every educator has the tools needed to support diverse learners with confidence.
What We Publish
Collaborative Educational Press specializes in resources focused on:
- Inclusive education and classroom practices
- Special education and disability awareness
- Individualized Education Programs (IEPs)
- Section 504 plans and accommodations
- Early childhood development and intervention
- Paraprofessional training and professional growth
- Family-school collaboration
- Educational advocacy and student support
About the Founder
Jeanine Leech, MA, MS — Educator, Consultant, Author, Expert Witness
Jeanine Leech is an educator, educational consultant, author, expert witness, and former Director of Special Education and Student Services with more than 25 years of experience serving students, families, and schools.
Throughout her career, Jeanine has served as an instructional assistant, special education teacher, behavior specialist, program specialist, and district administrator. Her work has focused on improving outcomes for students with diverse learning needs while helping families and educators build collaborative, student-centered solutions.
Today, through Collaborative Educational Press, she continues her mission of making educational information accessible, practical, and empowering for those who support children every day.
Because every learner deserves to be understood.
Because every family deserves access to information.
Because every educator deserves practical tools that work.
And because meaningful inclusion begins with understanding.