Carledia Brite
Elizabeth City,NC
Summary
Education leader with more than 20 years of experience leading special education compliance, IEP implementation, and student support across districts. Strengthens program consistency through audit preparation, corrective action planning, coaching, and collaboration with administrators, educators, families, and related service providers.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
District Exceptional Children Leadership/Compliance
Elizabeth City Pasquatank Public Schools
Elizabeth City, NC
09.2024 - Current
- Led district-wide IDEA compliance, IEP implementation, and audit preparation to ensure adherence to federal regulations and enhance student support. Developed systems to strengthen instructional quality through classroom walkthroughs, IEP monitoring, and standards alignment, improving alignment with educational goals. Used student and assessment data to guide interventions, resource allocation, and program improvement. Enhanced educator and administrator capacity through targeted professional development and coaching, improving support for students with exceptional needs. Partnered with administrators, educators, families, evaluators, and related service providers to address complex challenges and improve educational programming and student outcomes.
- Performed routine responsibilities to maintain efficient workflow.
- Developed new approaches to boost team productivity and results.
- Engaged with colleagues from various backgrounds to achieve team goals and resolve service issues.
Director of Exceptional Children
Gates County Public Schools
Gatesville, NC
07.2023 - 09.2024
- Led district special education programs, compliance, personnel, and service delivery. Aligned EC programming with federal, state, and district requirements to ensure compliance and quality of services. Coached EC staff through professional development and problem-solving to enhance service delivery and staff effectiveness. Oversaw IEP implementation, individualized services, staffing, and resource allocation. Promoted inclusive practices by collaborating with administrators, educators, families, and service providers, providing district-level guidance on compliance and student support.
- Managed school district programs to ensure alignment with Gates County Public Schools policies and objectives.
- Worked alongside principals and staff to streamline daily operations across multiple campuses.
- Oversaw compliance with state education standards and district procedures to maintain educational integrity.
Preschool Coordinator/EC Compliance
Gates County Public Schools
Gatesville, NC
08.2020 - 07.2023
- Led preschool special education programming, ensuring compliance with special education procedures and effective implementation at school level. Coordinated IEP development and supported student identification, referral, evaluation, eligibility, and educational planning. Provided technical assistance to administrators and educators on special education requirements and effective programming. Developed preschool programming and curriculum tailored to individual student needs, enhancing educational outcomes. Collaborated with families, teachers, administrators, and service providers to achieve individualized outcomes while ensuring adherence to compliance timelines and documentation.
Education
Master of School Administration -
East Carolina University
Greenville, NC05-2024
Master of Education -
Cambridge College
Boston, Massachusetts05-2007
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Elizabeth City State University
Elizabeth City, NC05-2000
Skills
- IEP compliance
- Special education oversight
- Data-driven decision making
- Student advocacy
- Time management
- Conflict resolution
- Google Workspace
- Zoom
- Digital collaboration tools
- Public speaking
Timeline
District Exceptional Children Leadership/Compliance
Elizabeth City Pasquatank Public Schools
09.2024 - Current
Director of Exceptional Children
Gates County Public Schools
07.2023 - 09.2024
Preschool Coordinator/EC Compliance
Gates County Public Schools
08.2020 - 07.2023
Master of School Administration -
East Carolina University
Master of Education -
Cambridge College
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Elizabeth City State University