MIKEL LACHAPELLE

• Special Education Expertise: Demonstrated knowledge of special education laws, strategies, and methodologies tailored to middle school students with diverse needs.
• Individualized Education Plans (IEPs): Proficient in developing and implementing IEPs that address specific learning goals and accommodations for students with disabilities.
• Differentiated Instruction: Skilled in adapting teaching methods and materials to meet the varied learning styles and abilities of students in inclusive classrooms.
• Behavior Management: Proven ability to implement effective behavior management techniques and create a positive and supportive learning environment.
• Collaboration and Teamwork: Experience working collaboratively with other educators, specialists, parents, and administrators to support student success and well-being.
• Assessment and Progress Monitoring: Competence in conducting assessments, tracking student progress, and using data to inform instructional decisions and IEP revisions.
• Communication Skills: Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively and sensitively with students, parents, and colleagues.
• Technology Integration: Familiarity with educational technology tools and software to enhance learning opportunities and accessibility for students with disabilities.
• Adaptability and Flexibility: Ability to adapt teaching strategies in response to student needs and classroom dynamics, maintaining a positive and inclusive learning environment.
• Advocacy: Commitment to advocating for the rights and needs of students with disabilities, promoting inclusive practices, and fostering a supportive school community.

• Supervised and evaluated a staff of teaching professionals in a private school setting that serves students with complex learning and behavioral needs
• Coordinated the special education process and monitor state and federal compliance in collaboration with sending schools from Vermont and New Hampshire
• Developed and maintained the annual school budget
• Leader of the curriculum committee that ensures compliance with statewide standards and competencies
• Planned and facilitated staff training focusing on the implementation of grade-level academic standards and competencies
• Directly responsible for the monitoring, administration, and communication of statewide assessments to multiple sending school districts
• Member of the leadership team that includes an Executive Director, Business Manager, Counseling Director, and Residential Director
• Facilitator of and instructor for the implementation of the Social/Emotional Learning curriculum
• Representative of Pine Haven for NH Directors of Special Education, NH Private School Administrators
• Representative of the school program to the Pine Haven Board of Trustees
• Interfaced with many other agencies and their representatives to communicate goals, outcomes, and challenges
• Director of Emergency Management and school liaison to all local emergency service providers
• Provided discipline and consultation for students with behavior and academic challenges

• Taught modified academics and Life Skills to students ages 14 to 21
• Supervised paraprofessional staff to work effectively and appropriately with students with extensive disabilities
• Coordinated the special education process and monitored compliance in collaboration with professional teaching staff and service providers
• Planned, coordinated, and facilitated all programming needs for students' internships and job opportunities
• Collaborated with classroom teachers and guidance personnel to help students earn credits and skills for graduation requirements
• Modified student academics to meet subject-specific competencies
• Led a transition team for post-school opportunities for students with disabilities
• Member of the CORE team

• Ensured a population of 235 students with disabilities had access to the general education curriculum and specialized instruction
• Coordinated the special-education process and monitored compliance in collaboration with a professional staff of almost twenty
• Planned and facilitated staff meetings and training
• Developed plans for dropout prevention for the students with special needs
• Liaison and board member for Project SEARCH
• Led a transition team for post-school opportunities for students
• Member of Youth Round Table, Math Intervention Data Team, Literacy Data Team

• Developed, revised, and implemented school-wide behavioral expectations and interventions for grades K-8
• Observed and conducted evaluations for teachers and support staff
• Taught Courage to Care to all 7th-grade students
• Created and refined school-wide Back On Track behavioral support program using the PBIS model
• Pioneered a judo program for at-risk students in grades 3-6 for 40 students to learn self-discipline, focus, and self-motivation
• Chaired the Facilities and Capital Improvement Committee that successfully proposed and passed a $4 million-dollar building project
• Proposed and implemented professional development on Mass Customized Learning for administration
• 504 Building Coordinator; identified and developed programming supports and services for 504 students
• Provided discipline and consultation for students with behavior and attendance issues
• Led 5th-6th grade data teams that analyzed student performance and intervention needs
• Director of Emergency Management and school liaison to all local emergency service providers

• Developed, maintained, evaluated, implemented, and enhanced curricular programs to promote student success
• Provided leadership for the planning, development, and implementation of the school's curriculum
• Managed the recruitment and hiring of staff, selected and assigned in-service staff programs to encourage professional development
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) district trainer for Nonviolent Crisis Interventions
• Reviewed and developed emergency procedures and provided regular drills for emergencies and disasters
• Worked with faculty to compile annual budget requests based on documented program needs
• Encouraged and supported the development of innovative instructional programs such as RTI, Student Support Room, and Martial Arts program for anti-bullying
• Conducted pre and post evaluations on staff performance and provided suggestions and remediation when applicable
• Member of Strategic Planning Committee, Chair of PPT and LEA for Special Education
• Served as mentor to new high school principal

• Pioneered home visits for at-risk students and dropout students to help reduce the high school dropout rate from 6.6% to 1.8%
• Developed and expanded upon educational programs for at-risk and dropout students: GED prep, in-school suspension program, online courses
• Served as the primary disciplinarian; provided consultation and discipline for students with attendance and behavior problems and developed a school-wide behavior matrix
• 504 Building Coordinator; identified and developed programming supports and services for 504 students
• Developed and oversaw masterwork schedule for teachers and para-professionals
• Created and formed an attendance committee
• Wrote, reviewed, and revised teacher and student handbooks
• Mentored the Assistant Principal at Winnisquam Regional Middle School for one year
• Interim Director of Special Education for the Winnisquam Regional School District for the last two months of the 2008-2009 school year

• Taught modified academics and Life Skills to middle school students

• Supervised paraprofessional staff to work effectively and appropriately with students with extensive disabilities

• Coordinated the special education process and monitored compliance in collaboration with professional teaching staff and service providers

• Planned, coordinated, and facilitated all programming needs for students internships and job opportunities

• Collaborated with classroom teachers to co-teach main core academic subjects

• Modify student academics to meet subject-specific competencies and specific student individual education plan needs

• Taught daily living skills, community integration, and socialization to boys with neurological impairments and autism ages 6-15
• Developed and implemented behavioral management and educational programs for autistic, emotionally disturbed, and learning-disabled students
• Implemented discrete trials, visual schedules, social stories, and boardmaker.
• Directed student treatment teams
• Prepared curriculum and instructional materials for classroom educational programs
• Completed data collection, analysis, report writing, and case management responsibilities
• Taught 1st through 8th grade academics