Adrian Bell Henderson

Supervise assigned evaluation staff to ensure that referrals, evaluations, and ARD meetings are met within federal and state mandated timelines Supervise assigned staff to ensure efficient processing of evaluation referrals and engagement in effective outreach activities for the purpose of educating families, schools, and outside agencies on the child find process and duty Monitor staff activities by overseeing assignments, reviewing and distributing referrals, tracking productivity, and ensuring friendly customer service

Special Education Supervisor - Dallas Independent School District - Dallas, Texas

(2022-08)

• Supervise assigned evaluation staff to ensure that referrals, evaluations, and ARD meetings are met within federal and state mandated timelines
• Supervise assigned staff to ensure efficient processing of evaluation referrals and engagement in effective outreach activities for the purpose of educating families, schools, and outside agencies on the child find process and duty
• Monitor staff activities by overseeing assignments, reviewing and distributing referrals, tracking productivity, and ensuring friendly customer service
• Interview, hire, train, and appraise staff
• Develop, submit, and administer an approved budget aligned with department goals and program needs
• Develop and conduct training for evaluation staff, campus teachers, support staff, and administrators regarding special education evaluation/child find procedures, behavior and mental health, instructional interventions, outreach activities, special education laws, etc…
• Monitor activities related to proportionate share, including coordination with community agencies, budgeting for funding, and distribution of funds for Special Education related services for private/home school children

Educational Diagnostician - Dallas Independent School District - Dallas, Texas

(2001-01 - 2022-08)

• Provided referral information to students, families, program and professionals regarding the needs of referred students
• Obtained consent for psycho-educational evaluations
• Utilized various assessment instruments and techniques as a part of multidisciplinary team to assist in identifying students eligible for Special Education Services and in determining appropriate intervention strategies and techniques
• Organized assignments to meet due dates and mandated timelines
• Wrote full and individual evaluation reports to address the needs of the student and guide instruction
• Attended Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee meetings and interpreted evaluation results
• Complied with all state and federal rules, laws, policies and guidelines related to special education of students with disabilities

Special Education Teacher - Dallas Independent School District - Dallas, Texas

(1994-08 - 2021-01)

• Collaborated with students, parents, and other members of staff to develop Individual Education Plans (IEP) through the Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee process for each student assigned
• Implemented an instructional, therapeutic, or skill development program for assigned students and showed written evidence of preparation as required
• Planned and utilized appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflected the understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned
• Worked cooperatively with classroom teachers to modify regular curricula as needed and assisted special education students in regular classes with assignments
• Participated in ARD Committee meetings on a regular basis; Shared the responsibility of interpreting the educational programs to the community through such activities as open house and PTA meetings
• Consulted with classroom teachers regarding management of student behavior according to IEP; Presented subject matter according to guidelines established by IEP
• Conducted ongoing assessments of student achievement through formal and informal testing; Compiled, maintained, and filed all reports, records, and other required documents
• Created a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students
• Managed student behavior

M.A. - Educational Administration - Texas A&M University- Commerce (2007-05)

B.A. - Elementary/Special Education - Grambling State University (1994-05)