Dorothy Letang

Leadership

• Oversee all programs and services for students with Individual Education Programs and 504 plans as well as those students identified as needing additional at-risk services in grades 5-8, including reading intervention, math intervention and behavior plans and any accompanying accomodations and supports.
• Work with Social Work Team and coach Special Education Teachers across 5-8 to develop and institute school-wide goals and plans for improving inclusive education practice.
• Facilitate Professional Development around inclusive practices for staff
• Supervise and support the work of Special Education Teachers through regular meetings, observation and feedback.
• Ensure regular and effective communication between support providers, support providers and teaching staff, support providers, teaching staff and families.
• Ensure communication, documentation and effective transition of services and information about students from one grade to the next
• Communicate and model expectations for maintaining an inclusive environment to all stakeholders including staff, families, and students.

Coordination

• Coordinate the development, maintenance and oversight of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) including, developing IEP goals, collecting documents for meetings, setting pre-meetings and other meetings for all students with IEPs and in process of evaluation
• Ensure the school’s compliance with Special Education regulations and the maintenance of accurate special education records in accordance with state and federal law including required special education reporting to state authorizers
• Serve as liaison for the Committee on Special Education (CSE) and related service provider agencies
• Maintain and oversee logs for intervention services and CSE related meetings
• Serve as liaison and advocate for families and students with the CSE and other agencies

Assessment

• Oversee the implementation of assessments and assessment programs, such as BIPs and FBAs.

• Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
• Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
• Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
• Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.