Nancy Crabtree
Cincinnati,US
Summary
Seasoned Advocate/Trainer with extensive experience at The Ohio Coalition for the Education of Children with Disabilities, specializing in empowering parents of children with disabilities through IDEA and special education laws. Expert in conducting impactful trainings and navigating due process proceedings. Demonstrates profound knowledge in DSM diagnoses and adept at fostering professional development. Achieved significant success in creating and presenting the GPS training across Ohio in schools and DYS, showcasing exceptional case management and mediation skills.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Advocate / Trainer
OCECD
06.2001 - Current
- Train and support parents on how to advocate for their child with disabilities in the school setting to ensure appropriate services and supports for the child within their Individualized Education Plan.
- Assist parents in writing state complaints, attended facilitated IEP meetings, support parents through due process proceedings.
- Assist in creation of trainings for parents and professionals based on IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act), ETR (Evaluation Team Report), IEP(Individualized Education Plan), and many more. Present these trainings in 9 county area for parents and professionals.
- Independently created self determination training- GPS (Goal Planning Success) for transition age students. Presented training to middle school students, high school students, and youth in secured facilities within DYS through out Ohio.
Advocacy Manager
Families Connected of Clermont County
08.1999 - 08.2005
- Case management and intakes for families receiving support through Families Connected.
- Support for parents of children with disabilities- assist with IEP development, attend meetings and mediations between parents and schools, secure services for parents and children.
- Support parents and children working with Help Me Grow- maintained family room for parents, organization library of resources for parents, contact Help Me grow parents to conduct surveys, assist parents in transitioning their child to school age services.
Education
High School Diploma -
Amelia High School
Batavia, OH05.1982
Skills
- Professional Development in all areas of special education laws including: IDEA, Section 504, Transition, Ohio Revised Code, FAPE, RTI, ESY, PBIS
- knowledgeable in various DSM diagnosis that effect children's lives
- Completed CADRE National Training Conference
- Completed NFFCMH National Training Conference
References
- Robin Bryant- professional colleague 513-222-4503
- Karen Prokop- professional colleague 440-823-2463
- Shayna Hansel- professional colleague 513-252-4367
Timeline
Advocate / Trainer
OCECD
06.2001 - Current
Advocacy Manager
Families Connected of Clermont County
08.1999 - 08.2005
High School Diploma -
Amelia High School
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