Heidi Springborg
Inver Grove Heights,MN
Summary
Dynamic Special Education Coordinator with a proven track record at South Washington County Schools, excelling in strategic leadership and compliance oversight. Expert in MTSS design and implementation, fostering equity-centered practices. Adept at coaching teams to enhance student outcomes, while effectively managing grants and driving program evaluation initiatives.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Special Education Coordinator
South Washington County Schools
07.2023 - Current
- Provide oversight, support, and training for four elementary schools including approximately 100 special education staff and 500 special education students; systems development, and cross-building support across a large and diverse school district.
- Provide leadership in Special Education program improvement, compliance monitoring, and aligned service delivery.
- Facilitate MTSS integration, ensuring strong collaboration between general education and special education teams.
- Strengthen case management systems, due process accuracy, and high-quality instructional programming.
- Coach building leaders, interventionists, and special education teams to improve learning outcomes for students with disabilities.
Lecturer
University of Wisconsin-River Falls
River Falls, WI
01.2006 - Current
- Formulated and delivered graduate-level curriculum in school psychology and special education, addressing MTSS assessment consultation, ethics, and policy.
- Designed the School Psychology program's first fully online policy and advocacy course.
- Served on advisory committees and contribute to program development.
Adjunct Instructor
University of St. Thomas
Minneapolis, MN
01.2005 - Current
- Taught graduate coursework in Special Education psycho-educational assessment
- Served on advisory committee and contributed to program development.
School Psychologist & Special Education Team Lead
St. Paul Public Schools
08.2017 - 06.2023
- Provided school- and system-level leadership within highly diverse K-8 schools.
- Led building-level special education teams, ensuring effective assessment practices, service delivery, and team collaboration.
- Supported MTSS/RtI implementation, data-based decision making, and evidence-based interventions.
- Advanced district equity initiatives by promoting bias-reduced assessment and restorative school practices.
- Strengthened due process compliance and improved structures for progress monitoring and IEP development.
School Psychologist
Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan Public Schools
01.2011 - 01.2017
- Led due process, assessment quality, and MTSS systems across elementary and middle school settings.
- Designed procedures for improved early intervention and academic/behavioral support structures.
Special Programs Director, Special Programs Coordinator, Student Outcomes Leader, School Psychologist
Mahtomedi Public Schools
01.2006 - 01.2012
- Directed multiple specialized programs and district initiatives.
- Led federal Title I/II, ADSIS, Gifted & Talented, and AYP programming.
- Facilitated curriculum review cycles and program evaluation in collaboration with district leadership.
- Secured and managed grants, conducted paraprofessional training, and enhanced systems for progress monitoring.
School Psychologist
Mounds View Public Schools
01.2004 - 01.2007
- Provided comprehensive assessment, intervention design, and due process oversight.
- Strengthened behavioral and academic intervention systems and facilitated school-wide teams.
School Psychologist & Intern
Stillwater Area Public Schools, SCRED, Richfield Public Schools, ISD 197
01.1999 - 01.2004
- Delivered district-wide special education coordination, crisis response, 504 planning, and intervention supports.
- Led dropout prevention programming and academic intervention groups.
Education
Ed.S. - Educational Leadership
Minnesota State University-Mankato
Ed.S. - School Psychology
University of Minnesota
M.A. - Educational Psychology
University of Minnesota
B.A. - Developmental Disability Studies
University of Minnesota
Skills
- Strategic leadership in special education
- Trainer: Crisis prevention and intervention
- Trainer: Prepare 1 & 2
- Grant writing and management
- Systems management
- MTSS/RTI design
- Implementation science
- Coaching
- Equity-centered practices
- Bias-reduced assessment
- Restorative practices
- Trauma-informed practices
- Compliance systems oversight
- Due process management
- Federal program leadership
- Gifted program direction
- Data-driven decision making
- Program evaluation
- PBIS implementation
- School climate improvement strategies
- Family engagement initiatives
- Community engagement efforts
- Budget management skills
- Emergency planning and crisis response
- Schoology proficiency
- Educational equity advocacy
- Responsive classroom techniques
- Literacy intervention methods
- Math intervention strategies
Credentials And Distinctions
- Outstanding Collaborating Professional (UW-River Falls)
- Phi Kappa Phi
- Golden Key Honor Society
- Waller Scholarship
- Benson Stenswick Scholarship
- MSPA Executive Board (8 years)
- Former Chair, MSPA Legislative Committee
- Former Chair & Current Member, MSPA Equity & Ethics Committee
- U of M Evaluation Fellows Program
- AFT Teacher Leaders Program
Selected Publications
A comprehensive list of publications may be provided upon request, including works published through the University of Minnesota's Institute on Community Integration and contributions to the Minnesota School Psychologists Association.
Certification
Nationally Certified School Psychologist
Timeline
Special Education Coordinator
South Washington County Schools
07.2023 - Current
School Psychologist & Special Education Team Lead
St. Paul Public Schools
08.2017 - 06.2023
School Psychologist
Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan Public Schools
01.2011 - 01.2017
Lecturer
University of Wisconsin-River Falls
01.2006 - Current
Special Programs Director, Special Programs Coordinator, Student Outcomes Leader, School Psychologist
Mahtomedi Public Schools
01.2006 - 01.2012
Adjunct Instructor
University of St. Thomas
01.2005 - Current
School Psychologist
Mounds View Public Schools
01.2004 - 01.2007
School Psychologist & Intern
Stillwater Area Public Schools, SCRED, Richfield Public Schools, ISD 197
01.1999 - 01.2004
Ed.S. - Educational Leadership
Minnesota State University-Mankato
Ed.S. - School Psychology
University of Minnesota
M.A. - Educational Psychology
University of Minnesota
B.A. - Developmental Disability Studies
University of Minnesota