STACEY SPIES, Ph.D.
Jefferson,LA
Summary
Experienced Educational Leader driven to provide a rigorous and nurturing environment that prioritizes student learning and success. Specializes in working with students and families lacking resources, students with special needs and managing difficult/emotional relational conflicts.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Special Education
St. John The Baptist Parish School Board
02.2008 - Current
- Direct district K-12 special education, 504 and related services; supervise/evaluate special education staff; communicate effectively with all stakeholders; develop and oversee special education budget, medical access billing and supervised school nurses; promote parent involvement; establish student transition pre-employment training partnerships; facilitate solution-based dispute resolution process; collaborate with principals regarding discipline, promote positive behavior support efforts and related services; coordinate with outside agencies to ensure continuum of service and access to resources; coordinate professional development activities to meet staff, administration, and parent needs; collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to conduct comprehensive evaluations of students suspected of having disabilities, guiding subsequent eligibility determination and IEP development processes; developed data-driven progress monitoring system with iReady to track student achievement and inform instructional decision making; ensure compliance with federal and state mandates related to special education services by maintaining accurate documentation and staying informed on policy updates.
Acting Supervisor of Curriculum, Assessment & Inst
St. John The Baptist Parish School Board
07.2007 - 02.2008
- Supervised implementation of K-3 elementary curriculum, assisted with the development of district assessments, analyzed district test data, provided professional development, conducted classroom observations, evaluated teachers, oversaw Dyslexia program, responsible for developing and monitoring the K-3 Initiative Application for additional funds.
Title I Coord. of Curriculum & Staff Development
St. John The Baptist Parish School Board
12.2000 - 07.2007
- Coordinated district-wide professional development, parent involvement liaison, oversaw the development of the Federal Programs consolidated yearly grant application, developed and managed Title II budget, coordinated with nonpublic schools, assisted with summer school, supervised the Literacy Coach.
Educational Diagnostician
St. John The Baptist School Board
09.1996 - 12.2000
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive assessments for students with diverse needs; utilized data analysis skills to track progress of interventions, adjusting as needed to optimize results; supported educators in modifying curriculum and instructional methods, ensuring accessibility for all students; served as liaison between school staff, families, and outside service providers, coordinating efforts to maximize student success.
Education
Ph.D. - Special Education
University of New Orleans
New Orleans, LA2004
Master of Science - Special Education
University of New Orleans
New Orleans, LA1993
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Louisiana At Lafayette
Lafayette, LA1988
Skills
- 24 years educational leadership experience
- Reliable, dependable with strong sense of integrity and work ethic
- Ability to work under pressure, and effectively prioritize and execute tasks
- Ability to motivate, develop and direct a large diverse staff
Accomplishments
- Reorganized the Special Education Department on 2008 to overcome state corrective action
- Maintained compliance with Federal and state special education regulations/indicators and passed IDEA budget audits for 16 years as determined by the LDOE's annual department review
- Developed and oversaw IDEA annual budget of approximate $1.4
- Procured funds to put air conditioning on special education buses to meet the health needs of medically fragile students
- Implemented a technology plan to increase the use of student assistive technology to access the curriculum
- Developed a support plan for students with Autism including the facilitation of sensory rooms on school campuses
- Successfully implemented April Dunn legislation to increase the number of students with disabilities exiting high school
- Authored and coauthored competitive grants resulting in additional district revenue
- Developed the district's first Literacy Coach position funded by a competitive grant
- Developed the district's Covid-19 guidelines and tracked district data
- Facilitated a Cooperative Agreement between St. John the Baptist School Board and Teche Action Clinic to provide services at 3 school sites
- Recruited teachers for the district and worked with staffing agency to fill 30 staff vacancies for the 2023-2024 school year
Certifications
- Educational Leader-Level 3
- Educational Leader-Level 2
- Parish/City School Supervisor of Instruction
- Parish/City Supervisor/Director of Special Education
- Reading Specialist
- Child Search Coordinator
- Educational Diagnostician
- National Board Certification : Educational Diagnostician
- Mild/Moderate (1-12)
- Completed Louisiana District Educational Leader Induction Program
- Completed the Special Education Leadership program with the SUNS Center
Timeline
Director of Special Education
St. John The Baptist Parish School Board
02.2008 - Current
Acting Supervisor of Curriculum, Assessment & Inst
St. John The Baptist Parish School Board
07.2007 - 02.2008
Title I Coord. of Curriculum & Staff Development
St. John The Baptist Parish School Board
12.2000 - 07.2007
Educational Diagnostician
St. John The Baptist School Board
09.1996 - 12.2000
Ph.D. - Special Education
University of New Orleans
Master of Science - Special Education
University of New Orleans
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Louisiana At Lafayette
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