Janet Foor
Assistant Professor Of Special Education
Summary
Caring Educational Consultant offering nearly 40 years of experience building programs and resources to promote student success. Fosters teacher collaborations through workshops and professional development seminars. Proven history of developing, implementing and managing educational improvement initiatives to meet learning objectives.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Educational Consultant
James E. Brown & Assoc., PLLC
01.2023 - Current
- Serving as an educational advisor regarding special education programming for students and their families
- Offering educational expertise and recommendations to assigned attorney representing individual cases
- Analyze evaluations such as: psychological, speech/language, vocational, and other mental health assessments and offer recommendations for further testing
- Analyze Individualized Educational Programs
- Analyze educational records for individual students and offer suggestions/recommendations to the team
- Testify as an expert witness at adversarial administrative due process hearings.
Adjunct/Assistant Professor of Special Education
WILSON COLLEGE
01.2013 - Current
- Instruct in-person, hybrid and virtual classes including, "Best Practices and Effective Teaching", "Inclusive Practices in Special Education" and “Master's Project I and II” to undergraduate and graduate students
- Use of Canvas for delivery of virtual instruction
- Serve as advisor for students in preparation for thesis defense during their Master's Project
- Serve as college supervisor for pre-practicum education students
- Coursework covers topics such as Parent Collaboration, Students with Special Needs, Differentiated Instruction, Instruction and Assessment of Individuals with Autism, Secondary Instructional Methods and Materials and current trends and issues in education
- Developed partnership with professional organizations, such as Pennsylvania Association of Pupil Services Administrators (PAPSA) to recruit college supervisors for pre-practicum and student teaching experiences
- Provide consultation to and partner with parents of students with special needs, some of whom are Wilson students, regarding available services within the community and beyond.
Education Certification Evaluator
THE PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
01.2023 - 08.2023
- Working within the Bureau of School Leadership and Teacher Quality and facilitating prospective educators in pursuing certification within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
- Advising current educators in pursuit of higher education and levels of certification
- Advising prospective candidates/applicants regarding career pathways and college preparation programs within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
- Assisting school district, higher education and private school entities by providing specific information and guidance regarding certification routes for their candidates
- Collaborate with Bureau personnel in the improvement and processes within the department
- Examination and application in changes in legislation and policies regarding certification and college preparation programs.
Executive Director of Educational Services
THE VISTA SCHOOL
07.2021 - 08.2022
- Responsible for overall educational operations of 3 service lines for over individuals with autism, ages 5-21
- Approved Private School Executive Director and partnered with 39 school districts, the Pennsylvania Department of Education, families, business and community members
- Directly responsible for the supervision and evaluation of 13 administrative and professional staff
- Responsible for developing and maintaining multi-department budgets, as well as input of overall operating funding and expenditures for the organization
- Collaborated with behavioral health, quality, and research and training departments to develop and implement best practices and programming for our clients and staff
- Developed plans for expansion particularly in the areas of transition, consortium and outreach programs for main campus and within public school settings
- Worked with Development department to promote Vista autism services in public and private school settings
- Participated with Vista staff and the Department of Education in cyclical monitoring process and implemented corrective action plans, when necessary
- Assisted the Development department with grant writing and implementation
- Provided professional development to teachers, supervisory and other staff members regarding curriculum and pedagogy
- Developed and facilitated asynchronous and synchronous learning opportunities for students during times of closure
- Participated on Social and Wellness Committee to support staff members and create opportunities for parents/caregivers and potential volunteers and interns.
Director of Student Services: District Office
CENTRAL FULTON SCHOOL DISTRICT
08.2019 - 06.2021
- Served as instructional leader for 155 individuals with special needs, giftedness, and English Learners within the district, as well as the supervisor for 13 teachers, 12 para-professionals, 2 school nurses and 3 counselors
- Responsible for all students in alternative education settings, as well as those who were experiencing homelessness
- Developed procedures to improve paperwork compliance, progress monitoring and transition goals, including Indicator 13 training and implementation
- Coordinated preschool transition meetings for incoming Kindergarten students identified with a disability
- Collaborated with counselors and administrators to develop coursework appropriate for different student populations
- Developed meaningful training opportunities for paraprofessionals, including an online book study
- Collaboration with the Department of Education and Bureau of Special Education to coordinate services for students and staff
- Planned for the implementation of Trauma Informed training for the district
- Coordinated PVAAS training with state coordinators for staff within the department
- Implementation of assistive technology to support students and staff
- Participated in Student Assistance Program (SAP) training and became a certified trainer in QBS/Safety Care.
Director of Special Education: District Office
CHAMBERSBURG AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT
07.2012 - 08.2019
- Served as instructional leader for 1,400 special needs students within the district as well as the supervisor for 70 teachers, 69 para-professionals and 3 district level administrators
- Developed procedures to improve paperwork compliance, progress monitoring and transition goals
- Prepared for cyclical monitoring audit as well as development and implementation of transition corrective action plans
- Worked collaboratively with district and intermediate unit staff to develop curriculum for life skills classrooms and students with autism
- Worked with general education administrators to assist special educators in aligning curriculum to the state standards/Common Core
- Worked purposefully to return special needs students from outside placements to their neighborhood schools
- Developed, maintained and implemented budget for special education department
- Implemented AIMS Web for progress monitoring district wide
- Analyzed use of related services; speech, occupational and physical therapy/ACCESS funding
- Implemented Verbal Behavior/ABA model within autistic support classrooms
- Provided professional development for general education, special education and paraprofessionals
- Implementation of online curriculum; Read and Math 180, System 44
- Development and implementation of administrative retreat for Act 93 staff
- Serve on professional development, supervision and evaluation, safety and wellness committees for the district
- Implementation of PVAAS model regarding SPP and Teacher Effectiveness with staff
- Development and implementation of Concussion Management Team
- Completion of special education comprehensive plan for two cycles
- Worked cooperatively with Career and Technical Center staff to make improvements for students with disabilities
- Secured SSIP grant: awarded $175,000 for use of transition/post-graduation activities for students with disabilities.
Principal-Southern Huntingdon County High/Middle School
SOUTHERN HUNTINGDON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
07.2009 - 01.2012
- Served as building principal overseeing the daily operations of the high/middle school
- Facilitated instruction for approximately 750 students and 55 faculty members
- Developed and implemented supplemental learning opportunities for high school students for occupation and academic success in a global society
- Frequently worked with budget, special education, curriculum development, grant writing and professional development for staff
- Scheduling for all students and staff within the high school
- Development and implementation of budget with limited funds
- Development and implementation of School Improvement plan including extensive data analysis for curriculum revision
- Planning and administration of in-service and professional development for staff
- Curriculum planning, development and implementation of new courses for students
- Use of Standards Aligned System and various technology tools with staff and students
- Keystone Exam and Common Core preparation for staff and students
- Grant writing/implementation
- Served on transportation and athletic committee for the district
- Implemented Olweus Bullying Prevention Program.
Principal – Palmyra Area Middle School
PALMYRA AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT
07.2007 - 01.2009
- Served as building principal overseeing the daily operations of the middle school
- Facilitated instruction for approximately 700 students and 50 faculty members
- Communicated vision of preparing middle school students for real-life and their next level of education
- Promoted a positive, caring middle school environment to meet individual student needs
- Developed budget for the needs of teachers, students and facility
- Developed scheduling for individual students and teachers
- Analyzed state and local data to improve instruction, especially for special education population in the area of reading
- Served on School Improvement and Strategic Planning committees
- Met with horizontal, vertical and departmental teams to facilitate instruction
- Shared latest research on brain development and capacity with special education teachers with FastForWord
- Observed teachers in a variety of settings, including informal walk-through observations.
Principal/Assistant Principal – Spring Grove Area High and Middle Schools
SPRING GROVE AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT
07.2003 - 07.2007
- Served as building principal/assistant principal overseeing the daily operations of middle and high schools
- Communicated the vision of the district's mission statement
- Facilitated instruction for approximately 600-1300 students and 40-85 faculty members
- Analyzed state and local data to improve instruction
- Met with students to discuss classroom behaviors, programming ideas and implementation as well as future career goals
- Maintained attendance recording and reporting for the student population
- Formal and informal observations of teachers in a variety of settings
- Planned and implemented programming to reduce bias and harassment among students and teachers by fostering personalization of learning
- Recruited new teaching staff and assigned appropriate mentors
- Shared knowledge with faculty, students and parents in preparation for high school and post-secondary experiences
- Developed new classes and programs with teachers to address student deficiencies in reading, writing and mathematics
- Assisted with grant writing and implementation
- Instituted Career Pathways, Small Learning Communities and Advisory program
- Implemented Olweus Bullying Prevention program at the high school level
- Submitted approval of budget for teacher, student and building needs
- Maintained timelines for recruiting and hiring of new staff
- Submitted suggestions to central office administration regarding district policy and procedures
- Served as administrative representative for dual enrollment
- Responsible for evaluation of instructional and non-instructional staff.
Education
B.S. Dual Certification - Special and Elementary Education
Kutztown University
01.1980 - 05.1984
M.ED. Reading Specialist - undefined
McDaniel College
01.1985 - 05.1987
Principal K-12 Certificate - undefined
Shippensburg University
01.2000 - 05.2003
Superintendent Letter of Eligibility - undefined
Widener University
01.2010 -
D.Ed. Educational Leadership - undefined
Gwynedd-Mercy University
01.2015 - 05.2018
Skills
Student Discipline
Differentiated Instruction
Classroom observation
Content Development
Student Needs Assessments
Common Core State Standards
Practice standards
Technical Capabilities
- Novell
- MMS Generations
- Grade Quick
- Performance Tracker
- Ed-Line
- Tech Path
- Power School
- Power Scheduler
- PIMS
- Blended Schools
- Ed-Hub
- SAS
- PVAAS
- Emetric
- AIMS Web
- Scholastic(Read 180, Math 180, System 44)
- Blackboard
- Moodle
- Canvas
- Google Suite
- Skyward
- TIMS
Professional Development
- School Violence and Safety
- Diversity, Acceptance and Bias Awareness
- Student Assistance Program
- Grade Quick/MMS/Precision Report Writer
- Career Pathways and Small Learning Communities
- Differentiated Instruction
- PVAAS Training
- 4Sight Assessment
- Alternative Education
- Blended Schools
- FastForWord/Scientific Learning
- Crisis Response Team Training
- School Improvement Planning
- Strategic Planning
- Keystone Exams/PSSA
- Reading Apprenticeship
- Principal/Teacher Effectiveness
- AIMS Web
- Conover System
- Edivation 360
- Sapphire
- Google Classrooms
- Get More Math!
- Canvas
- Skyward
- QBS/Safety Care
Timeline
Educational Consultant
James E. Brown & Assoc., PLLC
01.2023 - Current
Education Certification Evaluator
THE PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
01.2023 - 08.2023
Executive Director of Educational Services
THE VISTA SCHOOL
07.2021 - 08.2022
Director of Student Services: District Office
CENTRAL FULTON SCHOOL DISTRICT
08.2019 - 06.2021
D.Ed. Educational Leadership - undefined
Gwynedd-Mercy University
01.2015 - 05.2018
Adjunct/Assistant Professor of Special Education
WILSON COLLEGE
01.2013 - Current
Director of Special Education: District Office
CHAMBERSBURG AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT
07.2012 - 08.2019
Superintendent Letter of Eligibility - undefined
Widener University
01.2010 -
Principal-Southern Huntingdon County High/Middle School
SOUTHERN HUNTINGDON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
07.2009 - 01.2012
Principal – Palmyra Area Middle School
PALMYRA AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT
07.2007 - 01.2009
Principal/Assistant Principal – Spring Grove Area High and Middle Schools
SPRING GROVE AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT
07.2003 - 07.2007
Principal K-12 Certificate - undefined
Shippensburg University
01.2000 - 05.2003
M.ED. Reading Specialist - undefined
McDaniel College
01.1985 - 05.1987
B.S. Dual Certification - Special and Elementary Education
Kutztown University
01.1980 - 05.1984