Dr. Charishma D. Price

Experienced Director proficient in managing all aspects of production, demonstrating exceptional policy development and decision-making abilities. Possesses extensive knowledge of Special Education programming, planning, and technical operations. Highly adept at coordinating resources and schedules to meet tight deadlines. Skilled in mentoring and developing individuals, with a strong emphasis on implementing effective educational practices and fostering inclusivity.

• Enforce and develop policy as it relates to special education for students with disabilities across a Network of schools
• Develop and communicate training tools that educate teachers while providing important user-friendly information about students with disabilities in inclusion classes; model effective teaching strategies
• Ensure school resources, including staffing, budget, and master schedule support inclusion practices
• Provide high quality consultation and support to School Leaders on special education issues including high needs cases, response to Intervention, and compliance
• Provide coaching and mentoring for Exceptional Education school leads, teachers and Paraeducators in the areas of classroom instruction/strategies, IEP development, management, compliance, high intensity cases, and inclusion best practices
• Secure professional development and training opportunities for School Leaders, Special Education teachers and staff.
• Negotiate and secure contracts with vendors, suppliers, and partners effectively.
• Implement and oversee effective policies and procedures that enabled the organization to meet compliance requirements.
• Develop course syllabus, monitoring and grade student performance in classes focus on special education
• Implemented active learning techniques to engage learners from all levels of ability.
• Created lesson plans that incorporated innovative teaching strategies.
• Utilized online learning platforms to facilitate teaching and learning.
• Integrated technology into the classroom environment to enhance learning outcomes.
• Offered constructive feedback to students to increase test scores and promote understanding.
• Held office hours to meet with students and administer make-up assignments.
• Provide and model instructional supports for special education teachers, general education teachers, and administrators to enhance learning for students with disabilities
• Coordinate and/or conduct training for school staff with best practices for serving all students (Differentiated Instruction, Inclusive Education, Accommodations/Modifications, Instructionally Appropriate Individualized Education Plans)
• Assist schools in compliance in accordance with State and Federal laws governing services for students with disabilities (IEP development, Liaison between district and school, Case manage with schools)
• Collaborate with Elementary and High Schools to ensure appropriate services for students transitioning to Middle and High
• Assist teachers in planning, implementing and monitoring intervention strategies.
• Collaborated with other team members (teachers) on instruction for students
• Lead Special Education teacher
• Disseminate information to a team of special education teachers and assisted with concerns for special education students
• Developed and presented to faculty current special education developments and concerns.
• Expertise in field of Special Education. Strong Advocate for individuals with disabilities and inclusion practices.
• Hands on experience working with educators and leaders as an evaluator, coach, director and Adjunct Special Education Professor. Practitioner of education best practices, able to provide Professional Development: School, District and Conference level.