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ADL No Place for Hate, The 2019 Alexander Bodini Diversity Educator of the Year
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Zizette Deutsch

New City

Summary

Experienced Administrator with 20 years in education, including 11 years in educational leadership roles. Skilled in fostering and strengthening relationships, addressing diverse student needs, and ensuring efficient management of department operations. Committed to promoting student success and organizational excellence, implements and maintains education programs and services while serving as a trusted resource for the community, students, school personnel, and the executive board. Successfully manages staffing and resources to achieve program objectives within budget. Leverages research-based interventions, strategies, and instruction, using data-driven analysis to enhance academic achievement and support social-emotional growth in a dynamic, student-focused environment.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Special Education Supervisor (Tenured)

Lakeland Central School District
Shrub Oak, NY
08.2021 - Current
  • Spearhead the design, coordination, and implementation of research-based programs for students with disabilities
  • Develop and deliver professional development initiatives to enhance support for students with disabilities
  • Collaborate with families and stakeholders to address individual student needs
  • Chair CSE meetings and manifestation hearings, ensuring compliance and equity
  • Supervise and support Elementary, Middle School and High School special education programs
  • Designed Common Planning Workshops addressing Executive Functioning, Differentiation, and Accommodations and Modifications
  • Supervise and evaluate teachers and learning practices throughout the district
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with teachers, staff, parents, and community members, fostering a collaborative and supportive school environment
  • Proficient in school budgeting processes, including revenue streams (e.g., state funding, local taxes, grants), expenditure categories (e.g., salaries, benefits, instructional materials), and budget development and allocation procedures
  • Assist in the analysis of budget data to inform resource allocation decisions
  • Advocate for increased funding and resources for public education at the local, state, and federal levels
  • Strong understanding of current educational trends and best practices, including technology integration, MTSS, AIS, social-emotional learning
  • Introduced and implemented the Best Buddies program at the middle and high school levels to foster peer connections, promote inclusion, and enhance social opportunities for students with and without disabilities

CPSE, CSE &504 Chairperson

Suffern Central School District through Rockland BOCES
Hillburn, NY
09.2020 - 08.2021
  • Supervised the CPSE referral process and procedures
  • Coordinated evaluations with approved agencies and providers
  • Chaired CPSE, CSE and 504 meetings (determined eligibility, developed IEPs, obtained placements and/or service agencies and ensured IEP implementation)
  • Established strong working relationships with government agencies and other organizations to support advocacy efforts.
  • Collaborated with the Rockland County Department of Health in coordinating services

Division Assistant Principal (Tenured)

Rockland BOCES
West Nyack, NY
07.2015 - 08.2021
  • Supervised, observed, evaluated and monitored instructional and non-instructional staff, and related service providers for RBOCES and component districts
  • Co-created a Related Services Guidebook (goals, policies, protocols and procedures) designed for Related Service providers
  • Managed all facets of hiring and onboarding of new professional and non-instructional staff
  • Created training modules on Blackboard for Assistive Technology and Assessments for Related Services
  • Provided ongoing Integrated Therapy training for 90 Related Service Providers
  • Supervised day to day operation of 300 certified and non-certified Jesse Kaplan staff members
  • Facilitated implementation of TICR and MOVE International programs
  • Led districtwide initiatives like the ADL No Place for Hate program
  • The 2019 Alexander Bodini Diversity Educator of the Year
  • Ensured Medicaid compliance between therapists and component districts
  • Collaborated with staff to ensure families have all opportunities for wrap around services
  • Interfaced with 40+ school districts to provide special education programming and services
  • Designed and presented professional development for all staff (Writing Quality IEPs, Related Service Providers Expectations, Executive Functioning & NYSAA)

Education Administrator, Sr. School Improvement Specialist

NYC Department of Education
01.2014 - 06.2015
  • Collaborated with administrators and teachers in NYC community schools to support Autism Spectrum Disorders Nest with NYU
  • Created budget proposal formula for NYC DOE Transitional Autism Program
  • Designed and led professional development to support Specialized Programs (Intellectual Disabilities, Specialized Programs in NYC DOE)
  • Provided training and support to schools throughout all 5 NYC boroughs participating in Alternate Assessment; New York State Alternate Assessment & Student Annual Needs Determination Inventory
  • Co-designed and implemented a Cohort model for a Specialized Intellectual Disabilities Program
  • Supported Middle and High Schools and families with transition for Students with Disabilities
  • Partnered with Queens College to increase access to dual enrollment credits for ASD Nest students
  • Interfaced with program partners to maintain city-wide program fidelity
  • Collaborated in creating criteria documents for Specialized Programs
  • Partnered with Office of Formative Assessment to create options for school MOSLs
  • Conducted training and workshops for families, staff and Network Leaders on Specialized Programs

Education

Advanced Certificate - School District Leadership

College of St. Rose

Advanced Certificate - School Building Leadership

College of St. Rose

M.S. - Students with Disabilities

City College, CUNY

B.A. - Communication- Speech Pathology

Queens College, CUNY

Skills

  • Program Design and Implementation
  • Leadership and Team Development
  • Special Education Advocacy
  • Professional Development
  • Collaborator and Stakeholder Engagement
  • Trauma-Informed Practices
  • Inclusive Practices

Certification

  • NYS: School Building Leadership Professional Certificate
  • NYS: School District Leadership Professional Certificate
  • NYS: Special Education (1-6) Professional Certificate
  • NYS: Childhood Education (1-6) Professional Certificate

Affiliations

  • Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development
  • Empire State Supervisors & Administrators Association
  • Regional Association of Supervisors and Administrators
  • New York Council of Administrators of Special Education
  • New York State Association of Women Administrators
  • New York State Licensed Property and Casualty Broker

Accomplishments

    Panelist AAUW Rockland, Women's History Month Celebration - WOMEN IN EDUCATION LEADERSHIP

ADL No Place for Hate, The 2019 Alexander Bodini Diversity Educator of the Year

Introduced and successfully implemented the No Place for Hate program across five schools and programs at Rockland BOCES, fostering a commitment to building more equitable and inclusive environments. The program's focus was to promote understanding, acceptance, and respect among students and staff by addressing bias, bullying, and discrimination. Through engaging activities, workshops, and discussions, participants explored their unique identities and gained deeper insights into each other’s backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

This initiative encouraged the school community to embrace diversity and actively work toward cultivating a culture of empathy and inclusion. By participating in No Place for Hate, students and staff not only enhanced their awareness of social justice issues but also developed the skills necessary to contribute to a supportive and respectful school environment. The program's impact extended beyond the classroom, as it laid the foundation for long-term efforts to create safer, more accepting spaces for everyone within the Rockland BOCES community.

Timeline

Special Education Supervisor (Tenured)

Lakeland Central School District
08.2021 - Current

CPSE, CSE &504 Chairperson

Suffern Central School District through Rockland BOCES
09.2020 - 08.2021

Division Assistant Principal (Tenured)

Rockland BOCES
07.2015 - 08.2021

Education Administrator, Sr. School Improvement Specialist

NYC Department of Education
01.2014 - 06.2015

Advanced Certificate - School District Leadership

College of St. Rose

Advanced Certificate - School Building Leadership

College of St. Rose

M.S. - Students with Disabilities

City College, CUNY

B.A. - Communication- Speech Pathology

Queens College, CUNY
Zizette Deutsch
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