Elizabeth Elaine Osborne

Dynamic educator with extensive experience at Northwest ISD, specializing in special education advocacy and curriculum design. Proven track record in creating effective 504 plans and facilitating staff training, enhancing student engagement and compliance with educational standards. Passionate about fostering inclusive learning environments and promoting social-emotional well-being.

• TCASE, 01/20-Present
• TASH, 01/17-Present
• Council for Exceptional Children, 01/10-Present
• Delta Kappa Gamma International, 01/14-01/17
• SAGE Frisco, 01/10-Present
• PTA-Hunt Middle School, 01/10-Present
• PTSA – Frisco High School, 01/10-Present

• Texas Education Agency - Teacher Certification, 01/11-Present
• Standard Special Education EC-12, 01/11-Present
• Standard Generalist EC-4, 01/11-Present
• Special Education Director License (Colorado – In progress), In Progress

• Special Needs Sunday School Teacher, Sparrows, 01/10-Present
• Volunteer, SAGE- Frisco Resource Fair, 01/18-01/21
• Community Builder, Hope Park, 01/13
• Volunteer, Special Olympics North Texas, 01/09-Present
• Mentor, Bridges, 01/11-01/19
• Coordinator, Frisco Family Services-Summer Lunch Program, 01/08-01/17

• Peer Reviewer, Thresholds in Education, 01/21
• Peer Reviewer, DCDT Conference, 01/20
• Peer Reviewer, TASH Conference, 01/20
• Peer Reviewer, TASH Conference, 01/19
• Peer Reviewer, TASH Conference, 01/18
• Item Review-Test Evaluator, Texas Education Agency and Pearson, 06/14-08/17
• Consultant, Dallas Metropolitan YMCA, 01/17-01/18
• Field Tester, American Printing House for the Blind, 01/14
• Submitted proto-type, American Printing House for the Blind, 01/13
• Classroom Case Study, American Printing House for the Blind, 01/10-01/14

• District Support Personnel – 504 Coordinator -of the year, 01/24
• Fall Dean’s Citation: Dissertation of Excellence, 01/20
• Patricia L. Sitlington Emerging Researcher Award - Finalist, 01/20
• Ring of Honor Teacher, 01/19
• Theo Lucas Memorial Education Scholarship, 01/17-01/19
• Teacher of the month, Hunt Middle School, 01/14
• ALC Model Classroom, FISD, 01/10-01/14

• Cooking
• Writing/Reading
• Golf
• Horses

• Professional Learning Communities (PLC), 01/14-Present
• Standard-Based Mindset Training Team, 01/20-Present
• FHS Discipline Committee, 01/19-Present
• FHS Future Ready Committee, 01/19-01/22
• Campus Improvement Team Hunt MS/Frisco HS, 01/16-01/22
• SST/RTI Team FHS, 01/19-01/22
• Best Buddies Special Education Advisor Hunt Middle School, 01/15-Present
• CPI training for CORE teams, 01/14-01/22
• Alternative Grading Addendum, 01/11-01/13
• New ALC teacher trainer, 01/11-01/13

• Parent perceptions on their role in the transition planning process for their children with significant support needs., J. Chalker, 05/24, DCDT conference
• Parent perceptions on their role in the transition planning process for their children with significant support needs., M. Leonardo, 02/22, CEC Virtual Conference
• Parent perceptions on their role in the transition planning process for their children with significant support needs., 12/21, TASH Virtual Conference
• Beyond the Classroom: Systematic transition frameworks for students with significant support needs., 12/21, TASH Virtual Conference
• Stakeholders transition framework for students with significant support needs., C. Kugler, 02/21, TCASE Virtual Conference
• Beyond the classroom: Inclusive transition for students with significant needs., H. Fitzpatrick, 12/20, TASH Virtual Conference
• Beyond the classroom: Collaborative transition for students with significant support needs., C. Kugler, 10/20, DCDT Virtual Edition
• Stakeholder’s perceptions of best Practices Supporting the Transition Process for Students with Significant Support Needs., H. Fitzpatrick, A. Suk, 12/19, TASH Chandler, Arizona
• Beyond the classroom: A transition framework for stakeholder partnerships beginning in early childhood., A. Suk, H. Fitzpatrick, 10/19, DCDT Seattle, Washington
• Beyond the Classroom: Systematic transition for students with significant needs., A. Suk, H. Fitzpatrick, 06/19, DISES Montego Bay, Jamaica
• Stakeholder’s perceptions: Transition for youth with significant disabilities., A. Suk, H. Fitzpatrick, 06/19, DISES Montego Bay, Jamaica
• Is a Ph.D. for me?, A. Suk, H. Fitzpatrick, J. Andersen, H. Matusevich, 01/19, CEC Indianapolis, Indiana
• Beyond the classroom: Collaborative transition for students with significant support needs., C. Kugler, 01/19, CEC 2019 annual Convention & Expo, Indianapolis
• Transition for youths with significant disabilities: Stakeholder’s perceptions of best practices supporting the transition process., H. Fitzpatrick, A. Suk, 10/18, DCDT Cedar Rapids, Iowa
• Making Connections: The partnership of stakeholders in the transition process of students with significant support needs., 10/18, Oklahoma Transition Institute 2018, Zarrow Center, Norman Oklahoma
• Beyond the classroom: Collaborative transition for students with significant support needs., C. Kugler, 02/18, CEC 2018 annual Convention & Expo, Tampa, FL
• Positive behavior supports: Teacher strategies., 11/17, Teacher Conference-Belmopan, Belize
• Modifications v. accommodations., 02/15, Frisco ISD
• SAM’s training., 09/14, Frisco ISD-Life Skill training
• Functional crossover: Addressing the educational needs of the sensory motor/preoperational learner., T. Johnson, 08/14, Life Skills Boot Camp. Region X
• Critical attributes for the Active Learning Classroom., 02/14, FISD professional Development
• Functional crossover with SAM’s., 10/13, Frisco ISD Life Skills teachers PLC
• Addressing academics for active learning secondary student., J. Jefferson, 06/12, LID academy, Region X
• Active learning classrooms., A. Brock, J. Jefferson, M. Cooley, B. Cooley, L. Ellington, 08/11, LID Academy, Region X
• Active learning classrooms., A. Brock, J. Jefferson, M. Cooley, B. Cooley, L. Ellington, 06/11, LID academy, Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired