Loretta Braverman
Norwood,Massachusetts
Summary
Experienced educational leader with a talent for building trusting relationships essential for advancing institutional goals. Possesses strategic foresight and expertise in fiduciary responsibilities crucial for program growth, efficient operations, and management. Specializes in creating systems for sustainability while preserving the school's historical legacy. Committed to developing innovative approaches that promote academic excellence and curiosity to prepare students as the next generation of agriculturalists.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Superintendent, Acting Superintendent
Clinton Public Schools
07.2018 - Current
- Instructional Leadership Roles: Director of Special Education, Grant Man Title IX Coordinator, Investigating Officer for Conduct Unbecoming a Teacher, McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Liaison, Foster Care Point of Contact, ESL Director
- Instructional Leadership Student-Specific Supports and Instruction to All Students
- School redesign with the Commonwealth Consultants
- Multitiered System of Support - Academic, Non-academic, Behavioral, social-emotional support by group ELL, academically behind, Gifted and talented, Low-income, SPED, 504, and struggling students within general education
- Professional development emphasizes practices that improve instructional quality and student career readiness
- Fiscal Management and Facility Experience Operating budget and capital budget, analyzing Revenue: State and Federal grants, Expenditures: Salaries, benefits, staffing, materials and supplies, Operational, Maintenance, Transportation, extracurricular, special education, and advanced placement courses
- Reserves and Contingencies for unexpected expenses or emergencies
- Conducted tri-annual reviews of the Special Education, ELL, and Civil Rights frameworks, ensuring support for diverse learners in vocational contexts
- Look at the relationship between patterns of spending and continuous improvement to for sustainability improvements across time
- Designed and executed Strategic Plans for constant improvement with benchmarks and regular monitoring to ensure effective implementation
- Contract negotiations with Teachers, Instructional Aids, and Administrative assistants
- Family and Community Engagement Effective engagement beyond emails and Once Call
- Trusting Relationships between home and school system
- Fosters strong connections among schools, families, and the broader community to create a supportive environment and improved learning outcomes
- Bridge divides, ensuring all families have a sense of belonging regardless of language and cultural differences
- Community Engagement through family and community partnerships, such as the MA General Health Mobile
- Parent school leadership councils Offer educational and socializing opportunities among the parent organization, the SEPAC, and ELPAC
- Professional Culture and Core Values Enforce school governance
- Uphold rules, regulations, and professional standards, enforcing a culture of excellence by establishing high standards and expectations for all staff members
- Instituted systematic review cycles for implementing policies and protocols, promoting accountability and integrity
- Identifying professional development opportunities by aligning them with the district's mission, goals, and core values
- High Expectations for Staff for Students
- Leadership, Shared Responsibility, and Collaboration strategies or initiatives related to leadership shared responsibility, and professional collaboration
- Collect targeted survey information from staff a Determine instructional strategies through instructional rounds and Collaboration, Examine student work, Lesson planning, Student data review, and monitoring
- Specific Strategy School Climate and Culture Structures to develop relationships, Advisories, Counseling Mentoring, Wraparound Services, and a structure and process for Monitoring of school Climate and Culture
- Vision~Theory of Action to create a sense of urgency to improve teaching and learning
- Common Planning, duty-free lunches and prep time, collaboration time to meet with support staff
Director of Special Education / Interim Director O
Blackstone Millville Regional Schools
09.2015 - 07.2018
- Contributed to district-level committees to support needs of students on IEPs.
- Coordinated special education services through frequent principal collaboration and consultation.
- Implemented professional development initiatives for special education staff to enhance teaching techniques and knowledge of current best practices.
- Spearheaded parent engagement initiatives aimed at increasing understanding of special education processes and promoting family involvement in their child''s educational journey.
- Provided guidance on curriculum modifications and accommodations for students with disabilities, enabling academic success in the least restrictive environment possible.
- Managed budgetary allocations for the special education department, maximizing resources to improve student outcomes.
- Ensured compliance with federal and state mandates related to special education services by maintaining accurate documentation and staying informed on policy updates.
- Enhanced the quality of special education programs by implementing evidence-based instructional strategies and interventions.
- Developed data-driven progress monitoring systems to track student achievement and inform instructional decisionmaking.
- Communicated with parents to encourage active parental participation in education.
- Kept school in full compliance with established policies, legal requirements and student safety standards.
- Prepared school budget and submitted to school board with recommendations for hiring, capital expenditures, and cost-saving initiatives.
- Allocated school budgets and solicited additional funding from grant programs with well-written applications.
Assistant Director of Special Education, Principal Alt. High School
Bridgewater-Raynham Regional School District
10.2013 - 08.2015
- Developed the Bridgewater State University Vocational Exploratory Program specifically designed for career readiness
- 5,600 students and 300 Educators and 23 Administrators
- 100% compliance in the laws and regulations for the District
- Inaugural post-graduate program for students with intellectual disabilities focuses on real-life vocational skills, including resume writing and interviewing techniques
- Legal representative to navigate sensitive issues, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements
- Evaluated Fifty-Six Special Education and Providers to provide meaningful feedback, promote professional growth and improve instructional effectiveness
Special Education Chairperson
Marlborough Public Schools
09.2011 - 10.2013
- Presented Special Education Student achievement data at District Leadership Meetings
- Designated as the district’s Mediator for students on IEPs and 504s
- Led the team in all high-profile and complex student issues, including final resolution determinations
- Collected data for regulatory compliance
- Facilitated staff department meetings in grades 9-12 Led Special Education Professional Development
- School Adjustment Counselor Crisis and Critical Incident Management
- Executive functioning organizational group for students
- Created matrix for Problem-solving processing for staff and students
- Instructional student teams to address the achievement gap
- Provided individual and group counseling
- Co-authored the MPS Bullying policy and procedures
Academic Advisor
New England Institute of Technology
01.2006 - 01.2008
- Responsible for degree audits and answering any questions on majors: Architecture & Construction Engineering Technology, Automotive & Marine Technology, Building Construction, Business Management, Civil Engineering, Cybersecurity, Electrical Engineering, Electrical Technology, Facilities Management with Renewable Energy, Heating-Ventilation-AC Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Nursing & Health Sciences, Plumbing & Heating Technology, Renewable Energy, Welding Engineering Technology, Veterinary Technology Programs
Lead School Adjustment Counselor
The Attleboro Career and Technical High School
01.1999 - 01.2004
- Lead School Adjustment Counselor for 'The Contact Center' for Student enrollment of 1,800 students
- Supported students participating in SkillsUSA, work-based learning, job shadows, Internships, Cooperative placements, and School-to-work opportunities
- Expanded the Center to include 13 Community Agencies and Fuller Memorial Hospital
- Primary intervention for students struggling to meet Academic, Behavioral within six Vocational Shops and Labs: Automotive, Carpentry, Culinary Arts, Graphic Design & Communications, Early Education and Care, Landscape
Education
Educational Leadership & Policy Studies -
Boston University
Boston, Massachusetts01.2011
Master of Social Work - Social Work
Rhode Island College
Providence, Rhode Island01.2000
Bachelor of Social Work - Social Work
Rhode Island College
Providence, Rhode Island05.1997
Skills
- Instructional leadership
- Fiscal management
- Regulatory compliance
- Strategic planning
Accomplishments
- Actively served on various committees, collaborating with fellow board members to advance the organization's mission.
- Governance: Ensured compliance with legal and ethical standards while adhering to the organization’s mission.
- Strategic Planning: Contributed to the development and approval of the organization’s strategic direction and long-term goals.
- Financial Oversight: Reviewed and approved budgets, ensuring the organization’s financial sustainability and accountability.
- Fundraising: Played a key role in raising funds and securing resources to support programs dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for children, veterans, and adults with disabilities through highly trained service dogs.
- Advocacy: Promoted the organization within the community and to various stakeholders, successfully raising awareness of its mission and services.
- Quality Assurance: Monitored program effectiveness to ensure alignment with the mission and responsiveness to community needs.
- Support and Guidance: Provided expertise, advice, to staff and leadership, fostering a collaborative and supportive environment.
Executive Board Member
Golden Opportunities for Independence Service Dog (GOFI) Walpole, MA
2016 - 2021
Timeline
Assistant Superintendent, Acting Superintendent
Clinton Public Schools
07.2018 - Current
Director of Special Education / Interim Director O
Blackstone Millville Regional Schools
09.2015 - 07.2018
Assistant Director of Special Education, Principal Alt. High School
Bridgewater-Raynham Regional School District
10.2013 - 08.2015
Special Education Chairperson
Marlborough Public Schools
09.2011 - 10.2013
Academic Advisor
New England Institute of Technology
01.2006 - 01.2008
Lead School Adjustment Counselor
The Attleboro Career and Technical High School
01.1999 - 01.2004
Master of Social Work - Social Work
Rhode Island College
Bachelor of Social Work - Social Work
Rhode Island College
Educational Leadership & Policy Studies -
Boston University
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