Adrian Bell Henderson

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

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