Improving Student Outcomes Through Early Education Interventions with Jeff Cohen

In this episode of Capital Class, host Adam Giery sits down with Jeff Cohen, CEO of FullBloom, a leading provider of special education, instructional intervention, and behavioral health solutions. With a wealth of experience in both education and private equity, Jeff Cohen shares insights into the evolving needs of students requiring special accommodations and the crucial role of public-private partnerships in meeting these demands.

Cohen discusses the significant increase in students requiring special education, rising from 8% in 2000 to 14% in recent years, and the growing awareness around diagnoses such as autism. FullBloom steps in to help school systems address these challenges, providing specialized services to support students with severe behavioral needs, trauma backgrounds, and diagnosed disabilities.

Throughout the conversation, Cohen emphasizes the importance of early intervention, the integration of education and healthcare, and the power of partnership in driving better outcomes for students. Listeners will gain valuable insights into how specialized education solutions, in partnership with school systems, are transforming the educational experience for students with unique needs, ultimately creating a more inclusive and supportive learning environment.

Timestamps

00:00 Special education needs evolving with increased demand.

03:51 Increasing autism challenges schools, partners assist.

07:31 We enhance the school system for specific needs.

11:20 Education and healthcare intersect in addressing needs.

15:17 95% of special ed kids can thrive academically.

17:17 Proper support enables all students to succeed.

20:28 Empower You SEL program utilizes asynchronous coaching.

23:55 Public-private partnerships improve education outcomes.

27:55 Catapult: Largest private US teacher employer, 8,000+.

32:06 Investment community committed to education mission.

36:41 Impressed by talent at Fullbloom leadership meeting.

38:09 Success is team improvement and incredible colleagues.

41:36 Our destiny hinges on prioritizing decisions effectively.

Connect with Jeff Cohen

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffrey-cohen-35097038

Website: https://fullbloom.org/