SHARON J. PRINCE

Professional Development/Training

• Recruited and trained 55 Special Education Instructional Leaders to serve as point of contact for their schools.
• Train and Coach staff members in compliance and federal, state, and local policy using professional development training methodologies.
• Design and deliver on-site, video, and virtual staff training modules to up to 300 participants using adult learning theory on a variety of best practices to improve outcomes for students with disabilities.
• Collaborate with diverse staff members to establish future goals and identify specific training needs for school-based and school district personnel.
• Research, design, and disseminate special education resources and training materials such as procedure manuals, guidance documents, websites, and professional literature. · Provide technical assistance to support navigation of web-based technologies.
• Participate in state and national conferences to share best practices.

Data Management/Analysis

• Participate in the analysis of school district and system level data reports to monitor and support schools in order to make recommendations for improvement and enhancements in service delivery and leadership development.
• Communicate updates around data trends, operational supports, to school district staff to develop actionable goals and objectives that align with district initiatives.
• Use technology-based platforms such as Outlook, Calendly, Teams, Zoom, Google Suites, Microsoft Applications to develop, deliver, and manage content and tasks.
• Monitor documentation requirements for the collection of attendance, discipline referrals, academic grades, and program feedback data.
• Report on effectiveness and efficiency of program by maintaining database of performance results.
• Conduct analysis of special education programs, service provision and adherence to policies and procedures.
• Meet critical deadlines using strategic problem-solving approaches working independently and with a team.

Program Monitoring/Compliance

• Increased the usage of technology-based diagnostic programs from 25% to 85%.
• Advise school districts regarding compliance with all special education related policies, procedures, and requirements (federal, state and schools).
• Participate in the analysis of school and system level academic data to monitor and support schools to make decisions about support needed to allow students to make progress in their Least Restricted Environment (LRE).
• Work with school staff to ensure that students are receiving access to grade level curriculum and are receiving appropriate accommodations to support progress towards goals.
• Investigate and negotiate resolutions across the key functions for students with disabilities (referral, placement, and service delivery).
• Provide technical assistance to regular and special educators to assist in skill development needed to navigate systems and address policy issues.
• Participate in school, district, community meetings to represent the Office of Special Education.

Curriculum Planning

• Collaborate with academic content specialists to develop material to be used by instructional staff.
• Ensure that instructional content is aligned with curriculum standards and standardized assessment timelines.
• Facilitate and establish communication with business clients to evaluate educational products and services.
• Collaborate with Administrators, Teaching and Learning, and teachers to ensure that assessment timelines are followed.
• Assist with the development of curriculum modifications that make curriculum content accessible to students with disabilities.

Data Management/Analysis

• Participate in the analysis of school district and system level data reports to monitor and support schools in order to make recommendations for improvement and enhancements in service delivery and leadership development.
• Communicate updates around data trends, operational supports, to school district staff to develop actionable goals and objectives that align with district initiatives.
• Use technology-based platforms such as Outlook, Calendly, Teams, Zoom, Google Suites, Microsoft Applications to develop, deliver, and manage content and tasks.
• Monitor documentation requirements for the collection of attendance, discipline referrals, academic grades, and program feedback data.
• Monitor and report on effectiveness and efficiency of program by maintaining database of performance results.
• Conduct analysis of special education programs, service provision and adherence to policies and procedures.
• Meet critical deadlines using strategic problem-solving approaches working independently and with a team.

Program Monitoring/Compliance

• Increased the usage of technology-based diagnostic programs from 25% to 85%.
• Advise school districts regarding compliance with all special education related policies, procedures, and requirements (federal, state and schools).
• Participate in the analysis of school and system level academic data to monitor and support schools to make decisions about support needed to allow students to make progress in their Least Restricted Environment (LRE).
• Work with school staff to ensure that students are receiving access to grade level curriculum and are receiving appropriate accommodations to support progress towards goals.
• Investigate and negotiate resolutions across the key functions for students with disabilities (referral, placement, and service delivery).
• Provide technical assistance to regular and special educators to assist in skill development needed to navigate systems and address policy issues.
• Participate in school, district, community meetings to represent the Office of Special Education.

Curriculum Planning

• Collaborate with academic content specialists to develop material to be used by instructional staff.
• Ensure that instructional content is aligned with curriculum standards and standardized assessment timelines.
• Facilitate and establish communication with business clients to evaluate educational products and services.
• Collaborate with Administrators, Teaching and Learning, and teachers to ensure that assessment timelines are followed.
• Assist with the development of curriculum modifications that make curriculum content accessible to students with disabilities.

Planning and Preparation
• Developed programs that meet the individual needs, interests, and abilities as authorized by the federally mandated Individual Education Plan created for the student.
• Established clear objectives for lessons, units, and projects and communicate them to students and families both in written and oral forms.
• Submit written plans outlining daily instruction.

Delivery
• Employed a variety of differentiated instructional techniques, consistent with the needs of the individuals or student groups involved.
• Provided guided practice, project-based learning, and opportunities for independent practice.
• Incorporated a variety of technological mediums in daily instruction.

Assessment and Evaluation
• Determined specific learning challenges, skill deficiencies or social adjustment difficulties of students and initiate remediating programs in these areas.
• Worked collaboratively with data specialists to interpret assessments and determine appropriate intervention.

• Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
• Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
• Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
• Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.