Charles Cicarella
Director of Student Services & Pupil Personnel Services at Branford Board Of Education- Claim this Profile
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Jim Hoko
Charles is an inspiring and astute professional with a foundational understanding of education and related services. He is forward-thinking, positive, and able to expertly navigate unique and disparate situations that arise in the field of education. He's a great team-builder who encourages collaboration and values what each member brings.
Julie A Zellner
Great listener and supervisor.
Jim Hoko
Charles is an inspiring and astute professional with a foundational understanding of education and related services. He is forward-thinking, positive, and able to expertly navigate unique and disparate situations that arise in the field of education. He's a great team-builder who encourages collaboration and values what each member brings.
Julie A Zellner
Great listener and supervisor.
Jim Hoko
Charles is an inspiring and astute professional with a foundational understanding of education and related services. He is forward-thinking, positive, and able to expertly navigate unique and disparate situations that arise in the field of education. He's a great team-builder who encourages collaboration and values what each member brings.
Julie A Zellner
Great listener and supervisor.
Jim Hoko
Charles is an inspiring and astute professional with a foundational understanding of education and related services. He is forward-thinking, positive, and able to expertly navigate unique and disparate situations that arise in the field of education. He's a great team-builder who encourages collaboration and values what each member brings.
Julie A Zellner
Great listener and supervisor.
Credentials
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Intermediate Administration or Supervision
Connecticut State Department of EducationAug, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
School Psychologist
Connecticut State Department of EducationAug, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Educational Leadership (All Levels) and School Psychologist (PK-12)
The Florida Department of EducationNov, 2021- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Branford Board Of Education
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United States
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Education Management
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of Student Services & Pupil Personnel Services
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Aug 2010 - Present
• Develop and execute an ~$11 million annual budget; • Maintain compliance with federal and state regulations and local policies governing special education, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, Title IX, the McKinney-Vento Homeless Act, and Medicaid; • Lead 54 certified and 95+ non-certified staff across six buildings and five programs; • Supervise and evaluate 32 certified staff and two administrators; • Coordinate employee assignments, identify and analyze staff needs, and facilitate staff professional growth using a systems approach; • In collaboration with the Department of Talent Services, participate in recruitment activities, hiring and on-boarding processes, staff development, and disciplinary actions; • Analyze trend data (student, practice, legislative, etc.) to discover performance patterns, leading indicators, and emerging needs in advance of them becoming critical or mandated. • Establish short, medium and long-term goals and plans to assure necessary resources are available as well as equitably apportioned, effectively utilized, and fully implemented with fidelity. • Provide leadership in the design and development of, and budgeting for, high-leverage support programs and services provisions. • Continually evaluate the relevance, quality and effectiveness of district programming. • Lead strategic collaborations to identify system-level performance gaps and to provide feedback as a way to improve organizational efficiencies and outcomes. • Procure contracts with external agencies and individuals as well as supervise contractors for quality control purposes. • Act as a liaison to State Department of Education consultants and other State agencies as necessary. • Manage litigation associated with special education due process and mediation procedures. • Prepare and/or review draft complaint responses to State Education Department and Office of Civil Rights Show less
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New Haven Public Schools
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United States
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Education Management
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400 - 500 Employee
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Supervisor of Psychological Services & Special Education
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Oct 2003 - Aug 2010
• Developed, executed, and monitored ~$2.9 million budget • Managed special education compliance, and processes and program execution across assigned schools and programs • Located, interviewed, hired, supervised and evaluated 28 certified school psychologists servicing over 50 schools & four free-standing programs • Researched and secured funding for an electronic data system, increasing organizational consistency, efficiency, and compliance with federal and state requirements. Also, orchestrated training for over 200 staff on using the system and provided ongoing technical support in its usage and on-boarding • Procured and managed medical, psychiatric, psychological, and behavioral consultants as well as oversaw quality control procedures related to their work • Provided training and development at individual, building, and district levels • Actively provided input and design insights into conceptualizing, developing, and, ultimately, opening two alternative schools for behaviorally dysregulated students as well as a comprehensive autism program • Participated on the Equity Leadership Team, Positive Behavior Intervention and Support Team, and Scientific Research-Based Instruction Team Show less
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Area Cooperative Educational Services
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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200 - 300 Employee
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Assistant Principal
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Apr 2002 - Oct 2003
• Co-lead the daily operations of a K-8 school educating upwards of 170 students with significant social, emotional and behavioral dysregulation • Supervised and evaluated 50% of the school's certified teachers and related service providers as well as 50% of the non-certified staff • Conceptualized, designed and deployed tracking tools for various organizational systems such as transportation protocols, client referral sequencing, and supervision designs, resulting in more efficient organizational practices and increased productivity • Supported budget development based on predictive patterns as well as expenditure tracking Show less
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Branford Board Of Education
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United States
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Education Management
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1 - 100 Employee
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School Psychologist (Building-Based)
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Oct 1997 - Apr 2002
• Assigned to John B. Sliney Elementary School • Supervised special education processes and procedures to assure compliance with all federal and state special education regulations • Managing member of the crisis response team, child study team, planning and placement team, and Section 504 committee • Conducted comprehensive psychoeducational evaluations and functional behavioral assessments • Designed individual and group learning plans as well as behavioral intervention protocols • Offered students individual and group counseling in emotion identification, stress management, self-regulation, handling family issues, and dealing with peers • Provided staff training and parent consultation • Acted as a liaison to community agencies and outside resources Show less
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EAST HAVEN SCHOOL DISTRICT
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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School Psychologist (District-Wide)
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Aug 1993 - Oct 1997
• Itinerant psychologist for multiple schools and programs throughout the district • Conducted psycho-educational evaluations • Performed Functional Behavioral Assessments • Designed individual and group learning plans & behavioral intervention protocols • Offered school-based individual and group counseling • Co-managed crisis team, child study team, planning and placement team, and Section 504 Committee • Supervised special education processes and procedures at the school building level • Provided staff training and parent consultation • Acted as a liaison to community agencies and outside resources • Assured compliance with all federal and state special education regulations Show less
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Albertus Magnus College
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Higher Education
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200 - 300 Employee
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College Lecturer, Department of Psychology
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Aug 1994 - Jan 1995
Designed and taught a topics class on Educational Psychology to undergraduate students Designed and taught a topics class on Educational Psychology to undergraduate students
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Connecticut State Department of Corrections
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Cheshire, Connecticut, United States
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Teacher Assistant
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Oct 1991 - Aug 1992
• Assisted in preparing students for GED exam • Conducted educational evaluations and student needs assessments • Developed data-driven instructional protocols based on students' profiles • Prepared and reported on instructional and intervention outcome data • Assisted in preparing students for GED exam • Conducted educational evaluations and student needs assessments • Developed data-driven instructional protocols based on students' profiles • Prepared and reported on instructional and intervention outcome data
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Materials Testing, Inc.
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United States
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Construction
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1 - 100 Employee
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Construction Materials Tester and Inspector
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Jun 1988 - Oct 1991
Inspected and tested a variety of commercial construction and industrial materials to assure they met regulatory requirements, design codes, and customer specifications. Created written reports of inspection findings and testing outcomes that served as documentation of quality control standards being met according to design specifications. Inspected and tested a variety of commercial construction and industrial materials to assure they met regulatory requirements, design codes, and customer specifications. Created written reports of inspection findings and testing outcomes that served as documentation of quality control standards being met according to design specifications.
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Land Surveyor's Assisant
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May 1986 - May 1988
Assisted licensed land surveyor in data collection for boundary surveys and topographical maps as well as to establish baselines, elevations, and other geodetic measurements. Also, operated and assured proper maintenance of a full range of manual and electronic surveying instruments and data collection equipment. Assisted licensed land surveyor in data collection for boundary surveys and topographical maps as well as to establish baselines, elevations, and other geodetic measurements. Also, operated and assured proper maintenance of a full range of manual and electronic surveying instruments and data collection equipment.
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Education
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2000 - 2001
Southern Connecticut State University
Certification Program, Educational Leadership -
1992 - 1993
Southern Connecticut State University
Sixth Year Professional Diploma, School Psychology -
1990 - 1992
Southern Connecticut State University
Master of Science, School Psychology -
1986 - 1990
Albertus Magnus College
Bachelor of Arts, Experimental Psychology -
1982 - 1986
Notre Dame High School, West Haven, CT
High School Diploma
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