This case, which addresses supplementing or supplanting special education in a school, is applicable to aspiring and practicing principals who require more experience in special education law and practice. We cover the use of special education personnel to provide intervention activities for students who have not been classified as students with disabilities through a pre-referral strategy called Response to Intervention (RtI). Concerns about the principal's role as instructional leader for all students and operations manager are raised. Opportunities to work with district-level administrators can also be explored. The case highlights ethical and legal practice in providing students with needed instruction prior to a special education referral. Students can research and become familiar with their state and district special education policies.