Jamey Capers

Special Educator

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Atlanta, LaurelMember since April 13, 2023

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I provide leadership and coordination in the development and administration of statewide Special Education Programs and Mandates in Georgia; by monitoring policies, procedures, and practices as they relate to Students with Disabilities.

Experience

Experiences/Achievements

Led and supervised Special Education Programs in three Georgia school districts
Work with students with all state recognized disabilities to ensure their IEPs are individualized to meet their specific needs.
Ensure compliance and implementation of SWD IEPs meet district and state standards.
Collaborate with administrators to observe instructional practices to ensure they are in accordance with Georgia Standards of Excellence.
Conduct staff walk through evaluations using the Teacher Key Effectiveness System.
Ensure schedules and progress monitoring for SWD align with IEPs
Coordinate full time equivalent (FTE) processes at local site to ensure Special Education program services are captured to maximize the budget for SWD
Administer triennial achievement tests to review eligibility for SWD
Collaborate with School Psychologists, Speech Therapist and other itinerant staff to conduct eligibility meetings
Plan, create, and present professional development for new hire teachers, substitutes, and existing teachers.
Collaborate with staff to develop resilient partnerships to ensure family engagement.
Collaborate with school principals in staffing schools with highly qualified, effective personnel.
Prior member of Career, Technology, and Agricultural Education and Skills USA; which fostered instruction and training to students in vocational programs resulting in Regional and State, competitive wins.