Lori Chambers Northway
Milwaukee,WI
Summary
Dedicated professional with extensive experience in special education leadership. Skilled in collaboration, staff development, and student-centered problem solving. Committed to advocating for students and ensuring effective delivery of special education services.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Supervisor
Milwaukee Public Schools
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
09.2016 - Current
- Advise school administrators and teachers on compliance with federal, state, and district special education policies.
- Work with school teams to evaluate the effectiveness of special education service delivery and implement responsive approaches to meet the diverse needs of students.
- Provide ongoing coaching and professional development to special education providers and school staff. Topics have included IEP development, IEP implementation, progress monitoring, behavior intervention and supports, co-teaching/collaboration, transition planning, and family engagement.
- Skilled in facilitating collaborative, student-centered discussions and meetings that thoughtfully engage diverse perspectives.
- Frequently sought out by colleagues and managers to assist with training and provide second opinions, particularly for complex manifestation determinations.
Program Support Teacher- Behavior
Milwaukee Public Schools
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
08.2014 - 09.2016
- Collaborated across district departments to develop and deliver professional development on positive behavior interventions and supports for district personnel, including administrators, teachers, educational assistants, and school safety staff.
- Co-created professional development series and monthly cohort sessions for special education teachers working in comprehensive behavior units.
- Provided coaching and support to special education teachers on strategies for managing challenging student behaviors.
Special Education Teacher
Milwaukee Public Schools
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
08.2006 - 06.2014
- Developed and implemented Individual Education Plans for students with disabilities at the middle school and high school levels.
- Established positive relationships with colleagues, students, and families.
- Provided instruction in academic and social skills students aligned to IEP goals and content areas standards within a special education setting.
- Advocated for inclusive practices and successfully increased the amount of time students on caseload were included the general education at both middle school and high school levels.
Education
Post-Graduate Certificate - Director of Pupil Services And Special Education
Cardinal Stritch University
Milwaukee, WI05-2019
Master of Science - Special Education
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee08-2009
Skills
- Effective communication and collaboration
- Integrity
- Knowledge of compliance mandates
- Adaptability and prioritization
- Problem-solving and consensus building
Timeline
Special Education Supervisor
Milwaukee Public Schools
09.2016 - Current
Program Support Teacher- Behavior
Milwaukee Public Schools
08.2014 - 09.2016
Special Education Teacher
Milwaukee Public Schools
08.2006 - 06.2014
Post-Graduate Certificate - Director of Pupil Services And Special Education
Cardinal Stritch University
Master of Science - Special Education
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee