debra franklin

Taught language arts, reading, social studies, science, mathematics, to students in the classroom. Developed lesson plans and instructional materials, and provided individualized and small group instruction to meet student needs. Evaluated students' academic and social/behavioral growth, kept appropriate records and prepared progress reports and student report cards. Communicated with parents through conferences and other means to discuss students' progress and interpreted the schools program. Identified and made referrals for students experiencing academic or social emotional problems. Administered group standardize tests in accordance with local and state testing programs and agencies. Created an effective environment for learning through functional and attractive bulletin boards, and learning centers.

Administration 2011-present Assist the principal by providing monthly staff development on recent trends and developments in special education. Also, prepare and submit reports for the Local School Council meetings. Plan and budget conferences and workshop for teachers. Assist in the development of the School Improvement Plan. Coordinate assigned student activities and services. Participate in the primary and intermediate collaborative meetings. Encourage and support school policy and the uniform discipline code. Counsel students and parents. Serve as principal designee in the absence of the principal.

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Coordinate the educational program for students with disabilites. This included but not limited to, coordinating all referrals for full and individual evaluations. Convene and chair all IEP conferences which included initial, special and triennial eligibility determination meetings and annual reviews. Reviewed and interpreted clinical, psychological and other assessments for IEP meetings. Arranged special education and related services for students found eligibile for special education and related services. Provide in-service training to staff on special education policy, IEP development, characteristics of students with disabilites and the evaluation process.