April Lang

Work collaboratively with administration to address school climate, absenteeism, and contraction needs of teachers

Negotiation committee

• Lead district trainer for certified and uncertified staff
• Taught monthly initial trainings and refreshers
• Enhanced trainee engagement by incorporating interactive activities and real-world examples into management training sessions.
• Promoted a collaborative learning environment by fostering open communication and team-building exercises within training sessions.

• Admin designee for building
• Scheduling Committee - Present
• Leadership Team 2023 - Present
• STRIDE curriculum team - Present
• Case-management district team - Present
• Enhanced students'' communication skills by implementing group activities and collaborative projects.
• Promoted positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
• Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
• Improved student behavior management by implementing consistent routines, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement strategies.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive support for students with special needs.
• Served as a mentor to new teachers, sharing best practices in special education instruction and classroom management techniques.
• Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
• Streamlined classroom processes by integrating technology tools such as interactive whiteboards and assistive devices designed for students with disabilities.
• Evaluated student progress regularly using various assessment methods, ensuring accurate measurement of skill development and areas requiring additional support.
• Provided targeted instructional support to struggling learners, identifying specific areas for improvement and designing effective intervention plans.
• Coordinated with general education teachers to develop accommodations or modifications necessary for successful inclusion of students with special needs in mainstream classrooms.
• Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
• Advisory committee member 2021-Present
• Orange Frog District committee 2021-2022
• Co-taught various subjects as well as taught self-contained classes
• Collaborated with Social worker, School Psychologist, Speech and Language, District Technology Specialist and Modifications Specialists
• Special Education data team member
• Case-managed students

• Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
• Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.

• Trumbull Public Schools, Trumbull, CT.
• Co-taught global civilizations, English 9 and resource room
• Case-managed 15 students across three houses; coordinated accommodations for students, implemented IEPs, provided testing for triennials, collaborated with high school special education teachers on transitioning students
• Transitioning committee member for Middle School special education students to High School

• Trumbull Public Schools, Trumbull, CT.
• Created and analyzed discrete trial books on each student by making graphs, target lists, program guides and task analysis that were reviewed and updated weekly
• Tested students using the following tools: VB-Mapp, district testing, and CMT Checklists and create ongoing IEPs
• Taught adaptive daily living skills, social/play skills as well as academics daily
• Communicated daily with parents via log books and facilitated family meetings every 6 weeks
• Provided home visits for families needing home support on behavioral issues
• Collaborated with 2 BCBAs on FBA/BIP for each student
• Collaborated with regular education and specialist teachers
• Contributed member and data analyst of the Frenchtown's Positive Behavioral Intervention System committee
• Enhanced student comprehension by incorporating visual aids and hands-on activities into lesson plans.
• Participated in professional development workshops to stay updated on best practices and innovative teaching techniques.
• Developed an inclusive classroom environment by fostering respect, empathy, and collaboration among diverse learners.

• Trumbull Public Schools, Trumbull, CT.
• Observed, created, implemented and trained teachers and students on running behavior plans and taking data
• Graphed and analyzed data weekly in order to provide changes to plans as needed
• Collaborated with classroom teachers to develop behavior plans that are easily implemented within their rooms
• Updated students team including Principals weekly on progress
• Member of schools early intervention team (EIT) committee
• Contributed member of the SRBI and FBA/Behavior Plan committee
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive strategies for clients.
• Collected and analyzed data to monitor client progress and make adjustments to treatment plans as needed.

• Private School, Milford, CT.

• Monroe Public Schools, Monroe, CT.

• RECS School, Trumbull, CT.