Le'Neisha Simon-Adams
Rosharon
Summary
Experienced special education leader with over 15 years in campus compliance, ARD/IEP facilitation, and instructional programming. Manages the ARD process to ensure thorough review of evaluation and service data, aligning decisions with student needs and district expectations. Builds strong relationships with administrators, families, and educators, fostering collaboration and compliance throughout the special education process.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
ARD Facilitator
Fort Bend ISD
10.2021 - 06.2025
- Coordinated and led ARD committee meetings at the campus level to support effective, student-centered special education decision-making aligned with district procedures and compliance expectations.
- Managed the ARD process from preparation through facilitation, including scheduling, parent invitations, agenda development, data collection, documentation review, meeting facilitation, and completion of required follow-up actions.
- Guided ARD committees in reviewing relevant evaluation, academic, behavioral, service, and progress data to support eligibility, placement, accommodations, instructional services, transportation, personal care, and ESY decisions.
- Facilitated collaboration among general education teachers, special education teachers, related service providers, assessment personnel, counselors, administrators, and families to ensure decisions reflected student needs and least-restrictive-environment considerations.
- Scheduled, facilitated, and documented ARD, Section 504, STAAR testing, and IAT meetings while ensuring required supplements, forms, and compliance documentation were accurate and completed within required timelines.
- Maintained evaluation folders, parent invitations, campus Section 504 files, student records, and special education data in district systems with strong attention to confidentiality, organization, and audit readiness.
- Submitted required documentation and data by established deadlines, including transportation requests, PEIMS information, ESY documentation, testing information, schedule-of-services forms, Section 504 records, and RTI/IAT data.
- Provided clear guidance to staff and families regarding special education services, Section 504, RTI/IAT, assessment processes, documentation expectations, and next steps following committee decisions.
Special Education Chairperson
Houston ISD
08.2013 - 06.2021
- Provided campus-level leadership for special education implementation, compliance expectations, student services, and program coordination for students with developmental, academic, behavioral, and functional needs.
- Served as a trusted resource for administrators and instructional staff by interpreting special education procedures, supporting IEP implementation, and helping teams address service delivery concerns.
- Supported the development and review of IEPs, class schedules, accommodations, supplements, and individualized supports to ensure services were aligned to student needs and documented appropriately.
- Monitored special education department processes, student service needs, and compliance documentation to promote timely completion of required tasks and consistent implementation across staff members.
- Delivered professional learning, staff coaching, and ongoing technical assistance to strengthen instructional programming, documentation quality, behavior support, and service implementation for students with disabilities.
- Used technology systems to schedule meetings, maintain ARD/504/RTI documentation, organize records, and prepare written communication and compliance materials for campus teams and families.
Life Skills Teacher
La Marque ISD
08.2012 - 07.2013
- Provided specialized instruction, structured routines, and individualized interventions for students with significant cognitive, developmental, academic, functional, emotional, and behavioral needs.
- Designed and implemented differentiated supports, classroom routines, and progress-monitoring practices to promote student independence, communication, and functional skill development.
- Collaborated with families, campus staff, and service providers to support IEP implementation, student progress, behavior supports, and transition-related needs.
Teacher Aide
La Marque ISD
08.2010 - 07.2012
- Facilitated small-group activities and daily routines while implementing individualized accommodations to enhance learning for students in special education services.
Education
Master of Education - Curriculum and Instruction
Concordia University
Seward, Nebraska08-2021
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Fayetteville State University
Fayetteville, North Carolina12-2008
Associate of Science - Healthcare Management
Fayetteville Technical Community College
Fayetteville, North Carolina05-2006
Associate of General Education -
Fayetteville Technical Community College
Fayetteville, North Carolina05-2006
Skills
- IEP Facilitation
- IEP documentation
- Eligibility & Placement Decisions
- Special Education Compliance
- Compliance Audits
- Audit readiness
- IAT/RTI Processes
- Student Data Analysis
- Assessment Coordination
- Data Tracking & Records Management
- Related-Service Collaboration
- Campus-Level Student Services
- Staff coaching
- Parent Communication
- ESY & Transportation
Certifications Professional Training
- Special Education EC-12
- Generalist EC-6
- EasyIEP, Frontline/SuccessEd & Empower
- Medicare & Medicaid Billing
Leadership Compliance Highlights
Coordinates the IEP process, including preparation, invitations, agenda planning, facilitation, documentation, and follow-up actions., Maintains accurate records in district systems and monitors required documentation for ARD/IEP, Section 504, RTI/IAT, PEIMS, ESY, transportation, and testing processes., Guides teams in reviewing eligibility data, evaluation results, PLAAFP information, service needs, accommodations, behavior, and placement considerations., Serves as a liaison and thought partner for administrators, families, educators, counselors, and related service providers to strengthen implementation and student support.
Timeline
ARD Facilitator
Fort Bend ISD
10.2021 - 06.2025
Special Education Chairperson
Houston ISD
08.2013 - 06.2021
Life Skills Teacher
La Marque ISD
08.2012 - 07.2013
Teacher Aide
La Marque ISD
08.2010 - 07.2012
Master of Education - Curriculum and Instruction
Concordia University
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Fayetteville State University
Associate of Science - Healthcare Management
Fayetteville Technical Community College
Associate of General Education -
Fayetteville Technical Community College