Follow Your COMPASS - Moderate Severe Instruction for Independent Study Programs
Learn how to design and implement a California Alternate Standards-Based Program within your Independent Study Charter School. Designed for General and Special Education Instructional Leaders, Springs Charter Schools Special Education Leadership Team will share their journey and process for the development of their Creative Options Map for Personalized Alternate Standards Support (COMPASS) Program. Families are enrolling their students with Moderate-Severe disabilities in charter schools because they are seeking something different than a school district special day class. Join us to explore ways you can consider doing it differently.
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104A, Long Beach Convention Center
Student Success - Learning models
Breakout Session
Presented by
Special Ed Program Coordinator
Springs Charter Schools (SCS) - River Springs Charter School
A special education teacher with credentials in Mild Moderate and Moderate Severe instruction who taught with charter schools for eight years before transitioning into special education leadership. Expertise in high school to adult transition programming.
Senior Director of Special Education
Springs Charter Schools (SCS) - River Springs Charter School
20+ years of special education leadership experience in comprehensive school districts and charter school settings. History of successful program development and system improvement in the area of special education. Credentials in School Psychology and Educational Administration. Previous experience teaching within the School psychology Master program at Alliant University, San Diego campus. Prior conference presentations at California Charter Schools Association (CCSA), Associaltion of California School Administrators (ACSA), and California School Board Association (CSBA) conferences.
Special Ed Program Coordinator
Springs Charter Schools (SCS) - River Springs Charter School
Driven by a passion for creating inclusive and effective educational environments for all students, Ms. Beers has dedicated her career to the field of special education. With a background in School Psychology, and 6+ years as a Special Education administrator, she has excelled in fostering supportive atmospheres for working collaboratively within special education, leading to successful program development, implementation and systems monitoring resulting in positive student outcomes. Administrative Services Credential - In Progress, Educational Specialist Degree in School Psychology, Master of Arts in Educational Psychology, Pupil Personnel Services Credential in Educational Psychology, Bachelor of Arts, Political Science.
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104A, Long Beach Convention Center
Student Success - Learning models
Breakout Session