Regional Learning Director of the Western Learning Community - Laura Bruns

Laura Bruns is honored to serve CVSD as a regional learning director, recognizing that education is the foundation of every thriving community. Her work is centered on strengthening instructional practices, supporting educators and ultimately ensuring student success every day.

With a deep commitment to learning and leadership, Laura has been a dedicated CVSD leader since 2008, bringing a wealth of experience in education. She began her career 25 years ago as a special education teacher, then joined CVSD in roles as an assistant principal, special education director, principal, and now as a regional learning director. Her passion for empowering students and staff, while fostering collaboration, drives her efforts to build upon the district’s tradition of excellence.

Below are a few key areas that Laura oversees in support of students, staff and schools:

• Instructional Leadership & Inclusive Practices
• Supports school leaders and staff in implementing research-based, inclusive instructional strategies that meet diverse learner needs.
• Data-Informed Improvement & MTSS
• Collaborates with schools to use student data to strengthen School Improvement Plans and implement tiered supports.
• Special Education & Section 504 Compliance
• Oversees compliance with IDEA and Section 504, and provides district-wide leadership for equitable access and support services.
• Professional Development & Capacity Building
• Designs and leads training to improve educator effectiveness in supporting students with disabilities and inclusive practices.
• Strategic Planning & Executive Leadership
• Serves on the Superintendent’s Cabinet to guide district initiatives and promote continuous improvement across departments.
• Staffing & Resource Management
• Develops staffing projections, supports recruitment and evaluation, and manages budgets to align resources with student needs.
• Community & Interagency Collaboration
• Partners with families, agencies and community groups to coordinate wraparound services and strengthen student supports.
• Program Development & Oversight
• Leads the development and evaluation of specialized programs, including special education and Highly Capable services.
• District Counselor Support
• Provides leadership in school counseling programs and collaborates with school counselors to support student wellbeing and academic success, following the guidelines of the Comprehensive School Counseling Plan.
• Section 504 Coordination
• Serves as the District 504 Coordinator, ensuring compliance and equitable access to services.