Elizabeth Cassia Douglass

Collaborate with special education teachers to identify instructional needs, develop goals, and create action plans to improve student outcomes. Provide ongoing coaching and support to special education teachers through modeling, co-teaching, and observing instructional practices. Develop and deliver targeted professional development sessions, workshops, and training materials to enhance special education instruction. Assist in the development and implementation of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and behavior intervention plans. Collaborate with administrators and other instructional coaches to align special education instruction with school-wide goals and initiatives. Maintain accurate records of coaching activities.

Case manager for 26 students. Provided specially designed instruction for students with disabilities including autism, developmental delay, specific learning disability, and other health impairments. Wrote all educational plans. Administered the WIAT for evaluations. Scheduled and ran IEP meetings.

Was responsible for overseeing and coordinating special education programs and services. Collaborated with administrators, teachers, and parents to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations, as well as promoting best practices in special education. Provided guidance and support to special education staff, facilitated professional development opportunities, and monitored the implementation of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). Advocated for students with disabilities and ensured their educational needs were met effectively and inclusively. Facilitated contentious meetings with parents and advocates regarding IEPs and evaluations. Successfully passed two Arizona Department of Education audits.

Provided guidance and support to special education staff, facilitated professional development opportunities, and monitored the implementation of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). Supported general education teachers and administrators in implementing strategies to meet the needs of students with IEPs. Managed a caseload of 107 students. Scheduled and ran IEP and evaluation meetings. Wrote all individual education plans for K-2 students as well as high school students. Ensured compliance standards were met for the special education department. Planned and delivered specially designed instruction and progress monitoring for K-2 and high school students tied to general education standards and individual goals.

Provided intervention for students with reading, writing, and math difficulties in early childhood years. Developed and delivered specially designed instruction using Read Naturally, Orton Gillingham, and LindaMood Bell interventions. Wrote educational plans for resource students