Diana Westefeld

New Haven Public Schools

01.2002 - Current

Hill Regional Career High School
McKinney Vento Homeless Liaison
Lead Teacher for Special Education department (2018-2021)
Coordinator of Summer Transition Program for 9th graders
Provided crisis intervention services by providing a safe space for students experiencing crises, refer students to community agencies as well as create safety plans for students at risk of self-harm or violence.
Served as a liaison between the school, family, and community agencies to ensure effective communication and collaboration around student needs.
Complied with federal, state and local standards relating to child protection, client confidentiality, risk assessment, and reporting and documentation.
Conducted comprehensive assessments of students' social-emotional functioning to inform interventions, service planning and create relevant IEP goals.
Provided group and individual counseling to address barriers to educational success
Worked with teachers to implement behavioral improvement plans based on established assessments.
Monitored progress of identified students using data-driven decision
CBITs trained
Participated in IEP, RTI and other related meetings that determined and implemented school-wide policies.
Developed and implemented professional development workshops for school staff on topics related to social-emotional learning and mental health awareness.
Provided grief counseling to students and staff, aiding school community in coping with loss.

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