Donna Powell

• Facilitated annual IEP meetings, re-evaluations, initial eligibility meetings with multidisciplinary teams and parents
• Coordinated IEP meetings with educators, parents, and specialists to promote collaborative decision-making.
• Collaborated with teachers to ensure effective implementation of IEP goals.
• Developed Individualized Education Programs tailored to diverse student needs, ensuring alignment with educational goals.
• Developed behavioral intervention plans (BPs) and Individualized Education Programs (EPs) tailored to student needs.
• Coordinated services for students, including occupational, speech-language and physical therapy, and summer programming services.
• Ensure compliance with IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act) and state/district regulations.
• Provided training and mentoring to teachers on inclusive strategies and differentiated instruction, enhancing classroom support for students with IEPs.

• Managed caseload of 10 K-2 students, ensuring tailored support for individual learning needs
• Monitored progress of student goals, adjusting interventions to maximize learning outcomes
• Students made significant progress in reading levels (documentation provided upon completion)
• Delivered SPIRE and Lexia reading programs
• Collaborated with regular education teachers to integrate strategies for student success
• Provided LEXIA LETRS training to enhance teaching skills.
• Published a book with my students

• Managed caseload of 18+ students in grades 4-5, providing tailored support to meet individual needs
• Skilled in developing and implementing positive behavior support plans (PBSP) and safety plans
• Collaborated with regular education teachers, educational technicians, related service providers, and district behavior specialists (BCBA) to develop integrated support strategies
• Developed special education curriculum in reading, writing, math, executive functioning, and social skills, addressing diverse needs of students with mental and physical disabilities
• Implemented evidence-based reading instruction through SPIRE and Lexia.
• Acadience & QRI benchmarking and monthly goal progress monitoring
• Skilled in data collection and shifting methods according to the data
• Managed at least 2 staff (educational technicians), overseeing schedules and delivery of direct instruction
• Completed Safety Care certification and applied techniques in daily practice.

Maintained a caseload of 25+ students grades 3-8

• Delivered Tier 3 reading instruction such as Wilson, SPIRE & Lindamood Bell
• Facilitated MTSS academic team, developed learning plans, gathered Tier II resources for regular education teachers, and made referrals to special education, enhancing support for students' unique needs
• Administered standardized assessments such as WIAT, Key Math, MEA & NWEA
• Special education team leader planned and facilitated weekly PLC meetings
• Developed and led professional development opportunities for staff, including summer and year-long book studies focusing on behavior management, differentiation, and addressing teacher burnout, fostering a supportive learning environment
• Created website for regular education teachers and staff, providing resources on special education, differentiation, and interventions, streamlining access to essential support tools
• Managed Learning Ally and Bookshare platforms to provide accessible resources for students with learning disabilities.