Katy Hagaman
Administrator of Special Education Services
Franklin,MI
Summary
Special education leader with a proven track record of overseeing and improving educational programs and fostering inclusive learning environments. Brings deep knowledge of evidence-based behavioral and academic strategies to support neurodiverse learners across a range of settings. Known for a collaborative approach and the ability to drive results through teamwork, adaptability, and systems-level thinking. Demonstrates expertise in curriculum development, student assessment, staff coordination, and the implementation of inclusive practices to meet dynamic and diverse educational needs.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Special Education Consultant
Wayne County RESA
10.2024 - Current
- Design and implement county-wide systems to increase academic achievement for students with IEPs, aligning practices with IDEA and state-level priorities.
- Deliver targeted professional learning and technical assistance to district staff and educators, focusing on inclusive instruction, behavior support, and compliance.
- Provide consultation and problem-solving support for complex student behavior cases, emphasizing trauma-informed and function-based approaches.
- Develop and refine procedures to ensure students with disabilities are served in the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE), in accordance with federal and state regulations.
- Partner with statewide initiatives such as START and Alt+Shift to embed evidence-based practices into local programming and professional development.
- Collaborate with local special education directors to analyze staffing models, address programmatic challenges, and ensure legal compliance.
- Support compliance monitoring activities, including desk audits, on-site visits, and corrective action planning for identified districts.
- Provide direct consultation and oversight to special education programming within the Wayne County Jail system to ensure FAPE and procedural fidelity.
- Coach and provide intentional professional learning for our county ASD consultants to promote implementation of best practices and increase capacity across districts.
- Serve as a systems-level liaison across ISD departments (general ed, MTSS, mental health) to align initiatives and improve outcomes for students with disabilities.
Supervisor of Special Services
Walled Lake Consolidated School District
09.2023 - 10.2024
- Oversee the implementation and ongoing operation of special education programs and services in alignment with district policies and state and federal regulations.
- Collaborate with the ISD and Michigan Department of Education (MDE) to identify and resolve areas of non-compliance.
- Engage with parents and advocates to develop and deliver services that meet the individualized needs of students with disabilities.
- Partner with district staff and colleagues to support and sustain effective special education programs and practices.
- Coordinate resources, supports, and program components to ensure services align with established guidelines and student needs.
- Contribute to the development of new programs, grant proposals, and budgets as part of the Administrative Team to enhance services for students.
- Design and deliver professional development for special education staff to build capacity and improve instructional practices.
- Evaluate special education programs and curricula to ensure all eligible students receive a Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE).
- Monitor special education programs and projects to ensure alignment with district and state instructional goals and requirements.
- Participate in staffing processes, including recruitment, hiring, and evaluation, to maintain effective teams that meet the needs of students with disabilities.
- Present information about programs, services, and regulations to parents, staff, and the Board of Education, serving as a key resource.
- Supervise special education personnel to ensure the effective development and implementation of individualized services based on student needs.
Teacher Consultant/Behavior Specialist
Walled Lake Consolidated School District
04.2023 - 08.2023
- Provide consultation to school personnel regarding the educational needs of students
- Maintain compliance with IDEA and MARSE requirements as a core member of the MET and IEP team
- Lead member of the MTSS team
- Work within building teams to locate and evaluate students with suspected disabilities
- Lead multiple teams in designing systems to report data in a clear and compliant format
- Assist building administration in the design and implementation of 504 Plans
- Assist staff in defining and measuring behavior; understanding principles of reinforcement; teaching new behavior; implementing strategies for weakening behavior; and identifying antecedents.
- Facilitate team meetings with the identified student’s teachers and parents for the purpose of completing a Functional Behavioral Assessment.
- Introduced Wrap Around Meetings as a standard best practice
- Work with individual teachers, groups of teachers and/or the entire staff on issues such as: crisis intervention, learning and collaboration issues, and factors that can affect development and implementation of interventions.
- Evaluated student progress regularly, adjusting instructional strategies to address areas of need and maximize growth potential.
- Led professional development workshops on best teaching practices, contributing to the overall improvement of teaching quality within the school.
- Fostered a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations and consistently enforcing classroom rules.
- Managed classroom resources effectively, ensuring that materials were well-organized and readily accessible for daily use.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary lessons, enriching the educational experience for all students.
Teacher Consultant/Special Services Educator
Wyandotte Public Schools
01.2014 - 01.2023
- District PBIS Coach- District PBIS leadership team
- External PBIS Coach working in collaboration with Wayne RESA
- Coordinate all District Paraprofessional PD and led full day and half-day sessions focusing on behavior support strategies, learning accommodations, documentation, and creating independence
- Lead District team in design and implementation of a Paraprofessional manual for all district Paraprofessionals
- Manage Independent Paraprofessional (IP) schedules and provided ongoing professional development.
- Complete IP Review meetings and documented IP data.
- Provide Professional Development (PD) and support to resource room staff
- Lead Professional Learning Communities (PLC) for resource room staff.
- District and Wayne County Assistive Technology Team Member
- Facilitate the creation of District Assistive Technology Team, bridging the gap between Center-Based and General Education Special Education programming
- Initiate and created a District Lending Closet for Assistive Technology
- Coordinate data collection and analysis with the IEPT to create and implement Functional Behavior Assessments and Behavior Intervention Plans
- Lead Functional Behavior Assessments and Behavior Intervention Team meetings
- Meet with school-based teams on a scheduled basis to review data, analyze the effectiveness of interventions and brainstorm strategies
- Design and implemented Specifically Designed Instruction (SDI) to meet student need for students in grades Y5-8
- Collaborate with General Education staff to utilize both push-in and pull-out models of instruction to maximize SDI and access to grade level curriculum
- Collaborate with General Education Staff to create curriculum based lessons that included SDI and individual IEP accommodations
- Co-Teach in inclusive classrooms delivering SDI, incorporating Universal Design Learning (UDL) to curriculum standards
- Maximize parent communication and contact creating school-home partnerships
- Participate in Town Hall Parent Nights to better connect with our parent community
- Coordinate 504 design and implementation alongside building administration
- Receive requests for evaluation, worked with the evaluation team to observe, file review, conduct REED meetings
- Conduct observations. Then, provided strategies and data tracking mechanisms to general education staff as part of the MTSS process
- Lead student support teams and Wrap Around meetings
- Trauma Informed Educator Trained
- New teacher mentor
- Teacher Supervisor for student teachers and interns
Education
Supervisor of Special Services - Special Education Administration
Saginaw Valley State University
MI01-2025
Path to Leadership (K-12 Administration Certificate) - K-12 Administration
MASSP
MI01.2025
Learning Disabilities Endorsement - Special Education
University of MI- Dearborn
MI01.2015
Inclusion Specialist Master’s Degree - Special Education
University of MI- Dearborn
MI01.2011
B.S. Elementary Education - Elementary Education- Social Studies
Wayne State University
MI01.2006
Skills
Special education law
Collaborative leadership
Inclusion strategies
Communication strategies
Data-driven decision making
Innovative Problem-solving
Instructional coaching
Parent-staff collaboration
Team building and leadership
Affiliations
- MAASE
- CEC
- CASE
Certification
TEACCH Certified
Timeline
EPLI Trainer
06-2026
TEACCH Certified
07-2025
Ukeru Certified
05-2025
Special Education Consultant
Wayne County RESA
10.2024 - Current
Supervisor of Special Services
Walled Lake Consolidated School District
09.2023 - 10.2024
Teacher Consultant/Behavior Specialist
Walled Lake Consolidated School District
04.2023 - 08.2023
Teacher Consultant/Special Services Educator
Wyandotte Public Schools
01.2014 - 01.2023
Supervisor of Special Services - Special Education Administration
Saginaw Valley State University
Path to Leadership (K-12 Administration Certificate) - K-12 Administration
MASSP
Learning Disabilities Endorsement - Special Education
University of MI- Dearborn
Inclusion Specialist Master’s Degree - Special Education
University of MI- Dearborn
B.S. Elementary Education - Elementary Education- Social Studies
Wayne State University