Dr. Laura E. McBride
Poland,Ohio
Summary
Experienced with developing and overseeing special services programs that enhance student support. Utilizes strategic planning and team leadership to drive successful initiatives. Track record of fostering collaboration and ensuring compliance with educational regulations.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Special Services
Springfield Local School District
10.2015 - Current
- Supervise and evaluate 8 Intervention Specialists; oversee 1 County classroom in the district and all Related Services
- Coordinate all Gifted Service and all English Learner (EL) Services
- District 504 Compliance Officer
- Lead School Improvement Efforts including PBIS Development, Social-Emotional Curriculum Implementation and Curriculum Analysis
- Title IX Coordinator
- Analyze and restructure current district Special Education programming
- District Autism and Jon Peterson Scholarship Coordinator
- Handle all district Social Security Referrals
- Handle all Medicaid Reporting and Audits
- Regular Collaboration with Parents, Principals, General Education Teachers, Guidance Counselors, School Psychologists, Occupational, Physical and Speech Therapists, Gifted Coordinator, County MD and ED Supervisors, and Work Study Coordinator to best meet student needs
- Participate in Help Me Grow and Early Intervention Preschool Transition Conferences
- Develop and implement various Behavior Plans and conduct Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA)
- Coordinate Extended School Year Services (ESY)
- Attend Special Education Advisory, Title III, and Curriculum Council meetings and share information with staff
- Coordinate all Preschool Transition Conferences
- Coordinate Facilitated IEP process
- Lead Intervention Assistance Team member; restructuring current IAT process in the district
- Collaborate regularly with Guidance Counselors for State Testing Coordination and data input
- Implement counseling services through community Mental Health Agency
- Plan and deliver Professional Development opportunities for staff
- Organize and supervise district peer tutoring program
- Input of all ACT Testing Accommodations for District Testing
Part-Time Instructor
Youngstown State University
08.2016 - 12.2019
- Lead Instructor for Special Education 2630 (Individuals with Exceptionalities in Society)
- Lead Instructor for Special Education 5866 (Assessment and Referral of Exceptional Children and Youth for the Intervention Specialist)
- Plan, instruct, monitor, and report instructional information to University Administration
- Develop Syllabus in alignment with course objectives
- Attend University Faculty Meetings
Special Education Coordinator
Mathews Local School District
07.2013 - 10.2015
- Supervised and evaluated six Intervention Specialists from grades K-12
- Held frequent special education team meetings for Intervention Specialists
- Coordinated all special education IEP, ETR, Transition Conferences, Vocational Evaluation Conferences and Improvement Plan Meetings
- District Autism and Jon Peterson Scholarship Coordinator
- District 504 Compliance Officer
- Handled all district Social Security Referrals
- Regular Collaboration with Parents, Principals, General Education Teachers, Guidance Counselors, School Psychologists, Occupational, Physical and Speech Therapists, County MD and ED Supervisors and Work Study Coordinator to best meet student needs
- Developed and implemented various Behavior Plans and conducted Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA)
- District Special Education EMIS Coordinator-input of all special education events
- District Test Coordinator for Alternate Assessment ordering and input of PNP data for PARCC and AIR testing
- Coordinated and implemented Special Education Testing Schedules for Statewide Testing
- Facilitated various in-services for district and countywide trainings
- Participated in Ohio Improvement Process (OIP) through attendance in the District Leadership Team (DLT) and Building Level Teams (BLT)
- Participated in Help Me Grow and Early Intervention Preschool Transition Conferences
- Monthly attendance at Administrative Team Meetings and Countywide Supervisor Meetings
- Participated on district Open Enrollment Team
- Coordinated Extended School Year Services (ESY)
- Implemented Kindergarten Screening
- Set up Home Instruction for students with medical needs
- Conducted and report OLTS (Ohio Longitudinal Transition Study) data
Intervention Specialist; CD Classroom at Springfield Local Elementary
Mahoning County Educational Service Center
08.2004 - 07.2013
- Provided instruction to students with Learning Disabilities, Cognitive Disabilities, Behavioral Disabilities and students in general education in inclusion settings
- Implemented daily lesson plans and instruction for a variety of different learning styles utilizing technology
- Experienced with teaching students from each elementary grade levels (K-4)
- Developed Individualized Education Plans and Behavior Plans and conducted meetings
- Worked in inclusionary settings and have team teaching experience; implemented inclusion for students with various disabilities
- Conducted parent-teacher conferences
- Administered Alternate Assessments and reported data
- Participated in and lead Intervention Assistance Team (IAT) meetings
- Collaborated with General Education Teachers, Speech Therapists, Occupational Therapists and other staff members to best meet the needs of special education students
- Documented IEP progress and collected data and student work samples
- Mentored two YSU Special Education Students via Student Teacher Program
Education
Doctorate of Educational Leadership -
Slippery Rock University
01.2023
Master of Science - Educational Administration with Principal Licensure
Ashland University
01.2014
Master of Science - Special Education
Youngstown State University
01.2008
Licensure - Special Education
Youngstown State University
01.2006
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Youngstown State University
01.2002
Skills
- Collaborative Problem-solving
- Mental health support
- Disability awareness
- Legal compliance
- Special education expertise
- Positive attitude
- Multitasking Abilities
- Excellent communication
- Organizational skills
- Team leadership
- Self motivation
- Continuous improvement
Certification
- Youngstown State University Summa Cum Laude Graduate
- Nomination for Outstanding Student Teacher Award
- Various Scholarships including a Dean's List Achievement Award Scholarship
- Certified OTES Evaluator
- Alternate Assessment Administrator and Second Rater qualified
- Participated on Trumbull County ESC Special Education Leadership Panel for Next Generation Assessments
- Trained and experienced in IEP Anywhere and Progress Book
- Trained in PBIS and BITs (Behavioral Intervention Training Services)
- PBIS Train-the-Trainer Certified
- Trained in Wilson Reading
- Member of the YSU PEC (Professional Education Committee)
- Member of the CEC (Council for Exceptional Children)
- Member of CASE (Council of Administrators of Special Education)
- List of detailed Professional Development available upon request
- Member of Slippery Rock University's National Society of Leadership and Success
Professionalreferences
- Mr. Thomas Yazvac, Superintendent (retired), Springfield Local School District, 11335 Youngstown-Pittsburgh Rd., New Middletown, Ohio, 44442, (330) 502-4671
- Dr. Maria Hoffmaster, Assistant Superintendent, Poland Local School District, 3030 Dobbins Rd., Poland, Ohio, 44514, (330) 757-7000
- Mr. Rich Zigarovich, Principal, Lordstown Elementary School, 1824 Salt Springs Rd., Warren, Ohio, 44481, (330) 824-2560
- Dr. Kimberly Monachino, Director of Pupil Services and Early Childhood, Educational Service Center of Eastern Ohio, 7320 N. Palmyra Rd., Canfield, Ohio, 44406, (330) 533-8755 x 1022
Affiliations
- Board Member Autism Society of the Mahoning Valley
- Board Member Poland Schools Foundation
Timeline
Part-Time Instructor
Youngstown State University
08.2016 - 12.2019
Director of Special Services
Springfield Local School District
10.2015 - Current
Special Education Coordinator
Mathews Local School District
07.2013 - 10.2015
Intervention Specialist; CD Classroom at Springfield Local Elementary
Mahoning County Educational Service Center
08.2004 - 07.2013
Master of Science - Educational Administration with Principal Licensure
Ashland University
Master of Science - Special Education
Youngstown State University
Licensure - Special Education
Youngstown State University
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Youngstown State University
Doctorate of Educational Leadership -
Slippery Rock University
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