MEGHAN STEFANUCCI

• Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.

• · Provide overall supervision of Early Intervention programming and staff - 80 staff
• · Assist in preparation and oversight of annual budgets for Early Intervention and Special Education
• · Oversee development and implementation of annual Early Intervention Special Education plan
• · Assist district personnel to plan, budget, initiate, and operate IU or district Special Education programs and services
• · Lead in coordination of IU professional development to include OCDEL initiative requirements
• · Lead Preschool Early Intervention Verification, QEP and Local Determination processes as determined by BEIS and OCDEL
• · Plan research-based programs and services for emerging needs of learners while making recommendations regarding staff positions and performance within Special Education and Early Intervention
• · Assist in development of in-service programs for school district and IU personnel about education of exceptional children
• · Assist in completing reports required by Pennsylvania Department of Education, Bureau of Special Education (BSE), Bureau of Early Intervention Services (BEIS) and Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) pertaining to exceptional children within IU service area
• · Serves as liaison with state and federal government agencies
• · Oversight and supervision of IU Transportation processes
• · Supervision of processes and office staff such as EI Clerical, Coordinator, etc.
• Created inclusive work environment and school community by engaging in training, reflection and dialogue
• Maintained external partnerships with varying agencies on behalf of at-risk population of scholars.
• Created inclusive work environment and school community by engaging in training, reflection and dialogue.
• Coordinated staff evaluations for special education personnel.
• Evaluated and supervised itinerant teachers and support staff based on student needs.
• Coordinated retrieval and distribution of student records from other schools and institutions.
• Communicated with parents to encourage active parental participation in education.

2021 – Present: Regional Special Education Supervisor (EI & School Age: MDS, DHoH, Hermitage House) ~ PENNCREST

2019 – 2021: School Age Special Education (LSS, MDS, SEGUE, SLP's)

2016 – 2019: Early Intervention

2015 – 2016 : School Age Special Education (LSS, MDS, SEGUE & Equitable Participation) and Pre K Counts

• Evaluated a 20-30-person special education staff through classroom observation, feedback and recommendations.
• Maintained contact with parents to address concerns and needs of children.
• Coordinated with outside state agencies to acquire services for special needs children.
• Collaborated with Behavior Consultants and Psychologists to conduct behavioral assessments and intervention plans for EI and School Age students.
• Used IEP Writer and PELICAN to maintain student records and prepare reports.
• Coached and observed 20-30 teachers and other Educational Staff to improve teaching techniques.
• Facilitated IEP meetings per Chapter 14 Law and Regulation by using family-centered, strength-based approach.
• Supervise day-to-day operations of education programs and supervised support staff to delegate assignments and evaluate performance.
• Planned and implemented staff development and in-service training programs to enhance knowledge and skills.
• Developed partnerships with parents, businesses and organizations to build awareness, increase support and share resources.
• Conferred and resolved education-related issues and problems with students, parents and school officials.
• Scheduled educational activities, faculty meetings and departmental events to drive mission and values of IU5.
• Organized and allocated resources required to meet needs of the Early Intervention students and instructors.
• Facilitated development of program structure within classrooms to formulate and implement goals.
• Established and updated objectives and tools for overall program and each department to enhance operations.
• Implemented program-level departmental policies and procedures and managed budgets to support educational program and curriculum.
• Met coverage goals by setting effective schedules and delegating work to individual instructors.

• Middle School Reading Intervention, Title I Math, Elementary Learning Support, 2nd grade & 5th grade
• Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
• Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
• Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
• Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
• Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet state standards.
• Promoted physical, mental and social development using classroom games and activities.
• Encouraged creative thinking and motivated students by addressing individual strengths and weaknesses based on standardized testing results.
• Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
• Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
• Supervised learning groups of students in classroom stations.
• Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.
• Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning and activity organization.
• Devised and implemented strategies to create and maintain cohesive school community .
• Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies
• Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives
• Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement

• Life Skills Transition teacher (ages 18-21)
• Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
• Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
• Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
• Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.