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We need a Special Education Director that is capable of repairing relationships with families. Someone that is capable of empathy, even in disagreements, and understands that we all just want what’s best for our child. We need someone who involves families, as well as educators, in decision-making and regularly welcomes opportunities for feedback and improvement. We need someone who doesn’t make excuses for everything and is responsive.

I will also add that one of my biggest wishes is that they split this position from that of the SELPA Director. It is too much for one person to manage at all, let alone manage well. The responsibilities of the SELPA Director have increased in recent years and I do not believe it makes sense to have it be a combined role anymore. I also feel it is better for the role, overall, for that person to be separate from any one district, to be able to fulfill the role of SELPA Director for families that need support with advocacy and develop a functioning CAC.

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1. What does inclusion mean to you? How would you ensure that all students are included and appropriately supported as much as is possible for them?

2. Can you provide an example of a time when you worked collaboratively to develop an IEP that required out-of-the box solutions?

3. How do you approach disagreements?

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1. Has worked in the classroom with a range of students, including different ages and abilities
2. Has developed and implemented new programs
3. Has a track record of working well with both families and staff

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1. Knows how to manage/build a wide range of program options to meet the varied needs of our students
2. Good management/supervisory skills
3. Strong delegation skills
4. Collaboration/problem solving ability, even with out-of-the box options when needed
5.Collaborative with families
6. Strong resolution abilities, including managing the fees that attorneys are charging the district

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The new director should be more active in trying to bring back CAC as well. That has been lacking....and not a lot of communication about those meetings.

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The new special education director should be willing to try new things.

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What training would you implement for new para's and teachers? What should be done with students that don't fit the "mold" of special education. Where do these kids fit?

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What training would you implement for new para's and teachers? What should be done with students that don't fit the "mold" of special education. Where do these kids fit?

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Tell us the last time you implemented a new program within the district that improved student success? When did this occur? How long did it take to implement? How was student success measured that showed improvement?

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What types of experiences do you have working with inclusion models in other districts?

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What types of experiences do you have working with inclusion models in other districts?

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1. Why do you enjoy working in the special education field?
2. What long term goals do you have for the the SPED department?
3. What do you think you can bring to CVUSD to make it's SPED department better?
4. What ideas do you have to build relationships between the District Office and Families to reduce the adversarial feelings between the school IEP teams and the families?

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The new director should have SDC classroom experience. This person should be well versed in special education laws. Experience in administration. 

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The new director should have SDC classroom experience. This person should be well versed in special education laws. Experience in administration. 

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What supports are you going to have for teachers and Paras? How do you feel about new and innovative trainings?

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Special Ed director should have experience working at all levels of special education. 

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Special Ed director should have experience working at all levels of special education. 

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New director should be able to foster a good working relationship between the special education department and parents.  

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New director should be able to foster a good working relationship between the special education department and parents.  

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The new director should have experience in the classroom with special education students. Clear knowledge of policy and law regarding special education. They should have positive feedback from previous positions, both from families they have worked with and their employers. They should be a leader who can effectively support families and their staff in the classrooms.

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Experience in parent outreach.

Success in coordinating services that supplement those provided by the district

Collaborator

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What are your philosophies on high behavior high intelligence students?

Do you believe in one to one para support?

What impact are you looking to make on this district?

Simply why do you do this and what does “special” education mean to you?

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I would like the new SpEd director to have classroom experience with special education students.  I agree that it's important to have someone who's risen from the ranks of special education so they know what their teachers, support staff, and service providers are experiencing at the frontlines.  

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I would like the new SpEd director to have classroom experience with special education students.  I agree that it's important to have someone who's risen from the ranks of special education so they know what their teachers, support staff, and service providers are experiencing at the frontlines.  

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I would like the new director to be mindful in their speaking.  Great leadership skills are a must. Clear and concise communication. Supportive of training of all new staff and give mentor support to new teachers.

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I would like the new director to be mindful in their speaking.  Great leadership skills are a must. Clear and concise communication. Supportive of training of all new staff and give mentor support to new teachers.

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Are all districts required to have a SpEd Director?

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What specific role does a SpEd Director play?

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I would like the new director to have good communication skills who has a strong team building background. Someone who can help the district office and families of students in SPED build good teams between each other and have a less adversarial relationship to better serve our students.

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Collaborative
Accessible
Empathetic
Communicative

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Why am I only now hearing that a SpEd Director exists?

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I would like the new SpEd director to have good communication skills with staff and families.  It is important that they are organized and collaborative in order for the SpEd department to have clear guidelines and protocols for different situations.

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I would like the new SpEd director to have good communication skills with staff and families.  It is important that they are organized and collaborative in order for the SpEd department to have clear guidelines and protocols for different situations.

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Possessed teaching credential
Taught students with special needs
15+ years in education
Clear expertise in administrative policy/law

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Empathic
High emotional intelligence
Humble
Transparent
Honest
Self-motivated
Clear communicator