Leadership • Transition • Adult Success
Helping Schools
Build Better Futures
Helping schools strengthen leadership, improve transition systems, and prepare students with disabilities for meaningful adult lives.
Drawing on more than 35 years in special education, I partner with schools, districts, agencies, and organizations to turn shared priorities into practical, sustainable improvement.
35+ Years in Special Education • Former Special Education Director • Consultant to Schools and Organizations
Meet Bob Barrows
Practical Experience. Proven Leadership. Real Results.
For more than three decades, I have worked alongside teachers, school leaders, transition teams, students, families, agencies, and communities to improve outcomes for students with disabilities.
My career has included serving as a special education teacher, high school administrator, district Special Education Director, Colorado Department of Education transition consultant, consultant to schools and organizations, nonprofit founder, and podcast host.
Today, my work focuses on two areas where schools can create lasting change: strengthening leadership and building transition systems that prepare students for meaningful adult lives.
My Areas of Focus
A focused practice built around leadership, transition, and meaningful adult outcomes.
Leadership Reset
Helping school and district leadership teams align vision, strengthen systems, break down silos, and create sustainable improvement.
Learn MoreHigh School Transition
Helping schools prepare students with disabilities for employment, postsecondary education, independence, belonging, and adult success.
Explore TransitionPodcast
Conversations with educators, researchers, families, and advocates about leadership, transition, disability services, AI, and the future of special education.
Listen and LearnWhat Participants Say
“This Leadership Reset is the best professional development I have had in over 20 years in special education. I walked away feeling that I have a plan for this school year; I just need to implement it.”
Shannen Garrett, MAED, MA
SPED Lead/Resource/ICS Teacher · Travis Elementary School · Rosenberg, Texas
Beyond My Consulting Work
The Symbiotic Path Foundation
I also serve as Founder and Executive Director of the Symbiotic Path Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to creating adult success and serving human need. The Foundation advances community-based opportunities, meaningful service, and stronger pathways for young adults and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Visit the FoundationLet’s Build Better Futures Together
Whether you are strengthening district leadership, improving transition services, or planning professional learning, every meaningful partnership begins with a conversation.
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