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VALERIE A. BEAUDOIN

Culpeper,Virginia

Summary

Educational professional with 35 years of experience monitoring the quality of Special Education program services to ensure compliance with professional quality assurance standards. Experience with developing and implementing comprehensive strategies for tier behavioral and crisis prevention, intervention and management with general and special education settings, prioritizing safety and well-being of students, staff and schools.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Special Education Instructional Supervisor

Fauquier County Public Schools
01.2021 - Current
  • Implement comprehensive service delivery models for special education students in a variety of grade levels; Develop on-going staff development in several areas, including, but not limited to, special education curriculum, best instructional practices, universal design instruction, co-teaching and collaboration, IEP development, and behavior strategies; Supervise the Speech/Language, Intellectual Disability and Hearing programs and provide support to the teachers, staff, and students; Collaborate with school administrators to promote efficacy in implementing Individual Education Plans and 504 plans and to provide training to new special education staff; Assist the Special Education Director in the development and implementation of the Annual Plan; Complete VDOE state audit to report on monitoring, program review, and provision of division special education services; Supervise schools throughout the division and special education practices, policies and procedures; Respond to state mediation request related to the provision of special education services; Deliver division-wide professional development on special education practices and standards-based Individual Education Plan writing;

Special Education High School Department Chair

Fauquier County Public Schools
07.2017 - 01.2021
  • Oversee the Team Meeting process and adherence to Individual Education Plans based on eligibility guidelines and in accordance with Federal and State requirements; responsible for seeing that all timelines were met and all required paperwork was completed; Collaborate with site administrator and Special Education Supervisor in the preparation of departmental assignments and schedules; Conduct regular monthly department meetings; Act as the point person to coordinate services and transition with feeder schools; Assist teachers in department in performing their teaching and related duties; Meet regularly with para educators to facilitate their success regarding assigned student and classroom duties; Ensure a sequential development of the department curriculum including the implementation and alignment of academic standards; Provide professional development for teachers focusing on district initiatives including building academic vocabulary, formulating better questions, and developing formative assessments; Chair all Individual Education Plan and Eligibility meetings;

Special Education Teacher

Fauquier County Public Schools
10.2012 - 05.2017
  • Mentor new Special Education teachers and field placement University Interns in writing Individual Education Plans, conducting meetings with parents and staff, writing lesson plans for students, collaborating with the general education teachers; Promote a safe and orderly environment by during school emergencies by planning and implementing programs designed to support student safety; Provide special education support after school to students in students in grades 8-12 who have been long-term suspended or alternatively placed from their base schools; Provide supervision and guidance to staff in the afternoon school program for students in grades 8-12 who have been long-term suspended or alternatively placed from their base schools; Write compliant Individual Education Plans for students on my caseload; Collect data and use the data to create behavior plans, progress reports, Individual Education Plans and revisions to current plans; Instruct, diversify and implement curriculum for students with diverse backgrounds; Responsible for ensuring that federal laws and regulations are implemented with fidelity within the school setting; Communicate and advise parents; Supervise and manage self-contained classroom; Deliver general education curriculum instruction in the self-contained classroom while implementing accommodations and modifications; Formally and informally assess the students on my caseload; Administer state and district assessments to the students on my caseload; Collaborate, supervise and instruct the instructional assistances on how to deliver instruction to my caseload; Interpreting instruction, using sign language, to the students on my caseload while in the general education classroom;

Teacher for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing

Culpeper County Public Schools; Orange County Public Schools
08.2001 - 05.2012
  • Use professional knowledge to address the needs of the deaf/hearing impaired learner population, while demonstrating respect for individual differences, cultures, and learning needs; Assess the educational needs of learners who are deaf or hearing impaired as well as gather data to determine learner needs, measure learner progress, guide instruction and intervention and provide timely feedback to learners, families, and staff; Communicate and collaborate effectively with learners, families, and staff regarding students with hearing loss; Oversee the use of technical and other specialized equipment for learners with hearing loss; Oversee communication needs and language development in signed and/or spoken language as appropriate; Provide training and teaching to children or staff where appropriate to facilitate the child’s learning, inclusion and independence
  • This may include the use of specialist equipment and teaching and learning materials; Support and develop the work, skills and knowledge of teaching assistants working with children who are deaf or hearing impaired; Work collaboratively with families, other professionals and voluntary organizations; Maintain and develop up to date knowledge of good practice in education, specifically in relation to children who are deaf or hearing impaired;

Interpreter for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students

Culpeper County Public Schools
08.2000 - 05.2001
  • Facilitate communication between deaf and hearing individuals using American Sign Language, Signing Exact English or a combination of the two; Relay information accurately to and from students who sign through total communication modes; Collaborate with general education and special education teachers by reviewing instructional information prior to lessons to ensure effective communication for the students with hearing loss; Teach sign language to hearing individuals, students, staff, and parents, in order to bridge the communication gap between the deaf and hearing; Provide technical assistance to school-based administrators, teachers, students, and staff on equipment usage and how to trouble shoot;

Speech Therapist

Orange County Public Schools/Manassas City Public Schools; Culpeper County Public Schools; Spotsylvania County Public Schools
08.1993 - 06.1997
  • Conduct speech/language evaluations to students in the special education program and those who are referred by teachers, parents; Facilitate group and individual speech therapy sessions; Write Individual Education Plans for students with speech/language disorders; Collect data and write progress reports; Collaborate with special education teachers, regular teachers, and school staff; Advocate for students who have communication needs;

Education

Doctor Of Education - Supervision And Leadership

Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA
05.2017

Skills

  • Implement comprehensive service delivery models for special education students in K-12
  • Develop on-going staff development and adult professional learning in several areas, including, but not limited to, special education curriculum, best instructional practices, universal design instruction, co-teaching and collaboration, Individual Education Plan development, and behavior strategies
  • Conduct review of current best practices and initiatives regarding provision of special education services
  • Deliver division-wide professional development on special education practices and standards-based Individual Education Plan writing
  • Monitor quality of Special Education program services to ensure compliance with professional quality assurance standards

Educational Preparation

  • 2017, Liberty University, Lynchburg, Virginia, Doctor of Education, Leadership and Supervision
  • 2012, University of Phoenix, Phoenix, Arizona, Special Education-General Education curriculum
  • 2004, George Mason University, Fairfax, Virginia, Master of Education, Supervision and Principalship
  • 1992, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, Virginia, Speech/Language
  • 1989, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, Virginia, Master of Education, Hearing Disorders
  • 1986, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, Virginia, Bachelor of Science, Speech Pathology/Audiology

Timeline

Special Education Instructional Supervisor

Fauquier County Public Schools
01.2021 - Current

Special Education High School Department Chair

Fauquier County Public Schools
07.2017 - 01.2021

Special Education Teacher

Fauquier County Public Schools
10.2012 - 05.2017

Teacher for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing

Culpeper County Public Schools; Orange County Public Schools
08.2001 - 05.2012

Interpreter for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students

Culpeper County Public Schools
08.2000 - 05.2001

Speech Therapist

Orange County Public Schools/Manassas City Public Schools; Culpeper County Public Schools; Spotsylvania County Public Schools
08.1993 - 06.1997

Doctor Of Education - Supervision And Leadership

Liberty University

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