KRISTA STRAND
Houlton,WI
Summary
Experienced in teaching and leading special education teams. Skilled at tailoring instruction to meet the unique needs of each student. Deep understanding of due process, curriculum development, and behavioral intervention to effectively supports diverse learners.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Services Coordinator
South Washington County Schools- East Ridge High School
08.2018 - Current
- Monitor and evaluate special education programs and services for compliance with district's expectations, state and federal rules
- Interview, hire, and evaluate licensed and non-licensed staff using the Danielson Framework
- Coach and provide professional development to special education teachers and paraprofessionals
- Work with district legal counsel on parental due process disputes
- Support IEP teams with conciliation, manifestation determination, and other contentious meetings
Special Education Lead
Richfield Middle School
08.2016 - 08.2018
- Created master schedules and caseloads for special education teachers and paraprofessionals
- Provided ongoing coaching and professional development
- Processed behaviors and implemented behavior interventions and restorative practices
- Collected and documented restrictive procedure data across the district
Extended School Year Coordinator
Richfield Public Schools
01.2014 - 07.2018
- Oversaw all aspects of the district's Extended School Year (ESY) program
Special Education Resource Teacher
Richfield Middle School
08.2011 - 06.2016
- Taught resource and co-taught classes resulting in improved test scores in reading and math
- Utilized research based curriculums to develop lessons tied to standards and IEP goals
- Conducted re-evaluations, wrote compliant IEPs, and ran effective IEP meetings
- Collected data to monitor progress and improve instruction
Education
Education Administration: Director of Special Education -
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
Twin Cities, MN12.2019
Master of Arts - Special Education
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
Twin Cities, MN08.2013
Bachelor of Science - Cross Categorical Special Education
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
La Crosse, WI05.2011
Skills
- In-depth understanding of due process, compliance, special education law, and monitoring requirements
- Knowledge of the role of public education in the United States, racial equity, social justice, and culturally relevant instruction and practices
- Experience with contentious special education cases
- Strong interpersonal skills in team-building and professional development
- Ability to collaborate with students, families and community members of diverse cultural and educational backgrounds
- Knowledge on multiple student information systems (Ties, Infinite Campus, Student Plans, Sped Forms)
- Ability to effectively manage personnel and programs
- Strong problem-solving skills
Certification
- Education Administration: Director of Special Education
- K-12 Emotional Behavior Disorders
- K-12 Specific Learning Disabilities
- 1-6 Developmental Disabilities
- Elementary Education
Other leadership experience
- Student Ambassador and Link Crew Advisor- 2021-present
- 9th grade orientation coordinator- 2021-present
- Weekly building and monthly district-level administrative meetings -present
- SoWashCo's Special Services Leadership Team- 2018-present
- Building Staff Development Chair 2015-2018
- Instructional Leadership Team 2014-present
- District Staff Development Committee 2015-2018
- District Technology Steering Committee 2014-2017
- Presented on Co-Teaching at the International Literacy Association Conference, Middle School Conference, and Mankato Summer Institute 2015, 2016, 2017
- Facilitated co-teaching training for Richfield Public Schools 2015-2018
- Lead Sped Forms training for Richfield Public Schools 2017-2018
Professional Development
- Rewards Reading Intervention training, 2024
- Sonday System training, 2023
- Suicide Prevention Training, 2022
- Culturally and Linguistically Responsive Teaching, 2020-2022
- MASE Special Education Directors Forum, 2019
- KIT Inclusive Schools, 2018
- Collaborative Problem Solving, 2017-2018
- ENVoY Training, 2017-2018
- Innocent Classroom, 2017-2018
- MDE Due Process Compliance training, 2018, 2019, 2020
- Sped Forms Training, 2017-2018
- Cognitive Coaching Training, 2017-2018
Timeline
Special Services Coordinator
South Washington County Schools- East Ridge High School
08.2018 - Current
Special Education Lead
Richfield Middle School
08.2016 - 08.2018
Extended School Year Coordinator
Richfield Public Schools
01.2014 - 07.2018
Special Education Resource Teacher
Richfield Middle School
08.2011 - 06.2016
Master of Arts - Special Education
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
Bachelor of Science - Cross Categorical Special Education
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
Education Administration: Director of Special Education -
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
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