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Brett Cavanaugh

Muskegon,MI

Summary

Experienced educator with a background as a school psychologist, PBIS and MTSS systems coordinator, and current role as a special education supervisor. Proven leadership skills with a passion for data-driven decision making and a commitment to meeting the needs of individual unique learners.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Special Education Supervisor

Reeths-Puffer Schools
08.2022 - Current

- Responsible for special education programs and services across multiple buildings.

- Ensure compliance with IDEA and MARSE.

- Design, coordinate, and lead professional development for special education staff and related service providers.

- Provide ongoing coaching and evaluation to related service providers and special education resource room teaching staff.

PBIS Implementation Specialist

Reeths - Puffer Schools
08.2017 - 08.2022

-Functioned as the SWIS facilitator across MTSS teams.

- Developed teaming structures for the implementation of district-wide PBIS.

- Developed and monitored implementation fidelity of Tier 1 and Tier 2 PBIS/MTSS.-

School Psychologist

Reeths-Puffer Schools
08.2014 - 08.2022

-Met with students to conduct individual assessments and determine academic and mental health needs.

-Collaborated with educators, school administrators and external professionals in development of Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).

-Facilitated interdisciplinary meetings to assess goals and progress.

-Observed students in classroom and play environments.

- Conducted psycho-educational evaluations consistent with MARSE and IDEA.

- Assisted with implementation of MTSS and PBIS.

- Coordinated data meetings and provided coaching to staff to improve data-based decision making and knowledge of benchmarking systems (i.e., FastBridge).

School Psychologist

North Muskegon Public Schools
08.2014 - 08.2017

- Conducted psycho-educational evaluations consistent with MARSE and IDEA.

- Assisted with implementation of MTSS and PBIS.

- Coordinated data meetings and provided coaching to staff to improve data-based decision making and knowledge of benchmarking systems (i.e., FastBridge).

Education

Educational Leadership Certification -

Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI
04.2025

Educational Specialist (Ed.S) - School Psychology

The Chicago School of Professional Psychology
Chicago, IL
08.2015

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Calvin College
Grand Rapids, MI
05.2012

Skills

  • Collaborative Leadership
  • Functional Behavior Assessments
  • Progress Monitoring
  • Data-driven decision-making
  • Individualized Education Plans
  • Parent Communication
  • Legal Compliance
  • Behavior Intervention Plans
  • Instructional Leadership
  • Staff Development
  • Program Evaluation
  • Conflict Resolution

Timeline

Special Education Supervisor

Reeths-Puffer Schools
08.2022 - Current

PBIS Implementation Specialist

Reeths - Puffer Schools
08.2017 - 08.2022

School Psychologist

Reeths-Puffer Schools
08.2014 - 08.2022

School Psychologist

North Muskegon Public Schools
08.2014 - 08.2017

Educational Leadership Certification -

Grand Valley State University

Educational Specialist (Ed.S) - School Psychology

The Chicago School of Professional Psychology

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Calvin College
Brett Cavanaugh