Dannette Calvin

Leadership & Compliance – Oversee special education programs, ensuring compliance with IDEA, Section 504, and ADA.
IEP Development & Oversight – Support teachers in creating and implementing legally compliant, effective IEPs.
Teacher Support & Mentorship – Provide coaching, professional development, and guidance to special education staff.
Student Advocacy & Support – Ensure appropriate accommodations, interventions, and services for students with disabilities.
Collaboration & Communication – Facilitate teamwork between special education, general education staff, families, and administration.
Program Operations & Resource Management – Oversee scheduling, documentation, staffing, and budget needs for special education services.

• Deliver individualized instruction to students with developmental disabilities.
• Collaborate with general education teachers to support student success.
• Conduct literacy assessments to monitor progress.
• Develop and implement IEPs to address students' specific needs.
• Utilize technology, including Smart Boards and computers, to enhance instruction.
• Organize and lead meetings.
• Mentor new teachers.

• Supported students with specialized needs in developing academic and practical skills.
• Partnered with general education teachers to improve student learning outcomes.
• Designed IEPs incorporating developmental best practices and educational theories.
• Taught functional life skills to students with autism using explicit instruction and repetition.
• Mentored new teachers.
• Supervised special education staff, including paraprofessionals and children's health assistants.

• Facilitated student transitions between grade levels.
• Administered specialized literacy assessments.
• Collaborated with general education teachers to enhance student learning.
• Provided functional life skills instruction for students with autism using structured teaching methods.
• Supervised special education staff, including paraprofessionals and children's health assistants.