Donette Dalcin

HS Special Education Liaison/Department Head at New Foundations Charter School
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Bryn Athyn, Pennsylvania, United States, US

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Credentials

  • Supervisor Special Education
    Pa Department of Education
    Dec, 2017
    - Sep, 2024
  • Special Education N -12
    Pa Department of Education
    Nov, 2008
    - Sep, 2024
  • English 7 - 12
    Pa Department of Education
    Jun, 2008
    - Sep, 2024

Experience

  • New Foundations Charter School
    • United States
    • Primary and Secondary Education
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • HS Special Education Liaison/Department Head
      • Sep 2020 - Present

      Currently serving at the high school as the Special Education Liaison/Department head serving high school students with IEPs and 504 plans.

    • Special Education Teacher/Transition Coordinator
      • Aug 2016 - Present

      Case manager for 12th grade special education students and Transition Coordinator for students in middle and high school. As a Transition Coordinator, I collaborate with students, families, staff, and outside service providers to prepare students for adult life through exposure to various postsecondary education/training options, employment and independent living.

  • Bryn Athyn College of the New Church
    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Adjunct Professor
      • Sep 2020 - Mar 2021

      Privileged to teach pre-service teachers about special education in Spec Ed 211 - Introduction to Special Education and Spec Ed 212 - Inclusive Practices in Special Education Using UDL. .(Also taught in Winter of 2019). Privileged to teach pre-service teachers about special education in Spec Ed 211 - Introduction to Special Education and Spec Ed 212 - Inclusive Practices in Special Education Using UDL. .(Also taught in Winter of 2019).

  • Mathematics, Civics and Sciences Charter School in Philadelphia
    • Special Education/ IEP Specialist
      • Sep 2013 - Jun 2016

      Currently serving as head of Special Ed Department serving 30+ students with learning differences including learning disabilities, autism and speech impairment in a Philadelphia charter school. Collaborate with teachers, parents and service providers to ensure program compliance and accuracy. Created transition program for students to prepare for post secondary education/training. Write standards based IEPs for students on caseload. Created weekly online newsletter for Special Ed Department. Currently completing Cyclical Monitoring process by Pa Department of Education to ensure program compliance and continuous improvement. Attend professional development for training and continuing education. Selected to participate in Pa Fellowship Program for Special Education Leaders - a year long program designed to strengthen the leadership skills and knowledge of special education administrators. Show less

  • Huntington Learning Center Abington
    • United States
    • Education Administration Programs
    • Teacher
      • Apr 2013 - Aug 2013

      Tutor students in 1st through 12th grade in Language Arts, Phonics, Reading Comprehension, Study Skills, and Test taking strategies. Tutor students in 1st through 12th grade in Language Arts, Phonics, Reading Comprehension, Study Skills, and Test taking strategies.

  • Mastery Charter Schools
    • United States
    • Non-profit Organizations
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Special Education Teacher
      • 2011 - Mar 2013

      Taught modified Literature for 10th and 12th grade students with learning disabilities. Taught Language ! Program to 10th grade students to improve reading skills. Managed a case load of 10 - 15 students. Attended weekly professional development sessions. Extensive use of data to track and modify educational programming for students to promote achievement. Prepare IEPs and conduct IEP meetings. Yearbook advisor for 3 years. Taught modified Literature for 10th and 12th grade students with learning disabilities. Taught Language ! Program to 10th grade students to improve reading skills. Managed a case load of 10 - 15 students. Attended weekly professional development sessions. Extensive use of data to track and modify educational programming for students to promote achievement. Prepare IEPs and conduct IEP meetings. Yearbook advisor for 3 years.

  • Simon Gratz High School, Philadelphia School District
    • Special Education Teacher
      • Sep 2009 - Jun 2011

      • Developed effective IEP programs for students and coached parents and other teachers in their use. Conducted and led IEP meetings. • Designed student-specific instruction for at-risk students. • Conducted behavioral assessments and created positive behavior support plans. • Collaborated with post secondary agencies such as Marriot Bridges, PDDC, Philadelphia office of MH/MR and Gratz Connection to develop transition plans for students. • Designed and adapted curriculum to ensure the inclusive model that is most effective. • Provided instruction for teachers on using assessment guides for reading improvement. • Conducted Key Math and reading assessments for students and reading groups to improve student performance. • Experienced with both classroom and one-to-one instructional approaches. • Student mentor in the “Sisters of Gratz” sorority (2010-20110 Special Education Case manager (2012) English Teacher • Yearbook Sponsor (2012) Senior Class Advisor (2012) Show less

  • Delaware Valley Alternative High School
    • English Teacher/Special Ed Teacher
      • Sep 2008 - Jun 2009

      Acted as Special Education Liaison for alternative high school serving at-risk students. Taught Multi-level English classes Conducted IEP meetings and aided teachers in implementing IEP goals for targeted students Acted as Special Education Liaison for alternative high school serving at-risk students. Taught Multi-level English classes Conducted IEP meetings and aided teachers in implementing IEP goals for targeted students

  • Bryn Athyn College
    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Adjunct Professor
      • Dec 2008 - Feb 2009

      Taught Ed 240: Assessment Based Reading Instruction to pre-service teacher focusing on how assessment guides instruction for reading improvement. Collaborated with local school to provide pre-service teachers opportunity to assess beginning reading students Taught Ed 240: Assessment Based Reading Instruction to pre-service teacher focusing on how assessment guides instruction for reading improvement. Collaborated with local school to provide pre-service teachers opportunity to assess beginning reading students

  • Temple University
    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • MOVE UP/Adult Basic Education Instructor
      • Aug 2005 - Jan 2008

      Developed and instructed Adult Literacy lesson in an ABLE funded program at Temple University's Center for Social Policy and Community Development - ABLE Funded Program Developed and instructed Adult Literacy classes Interviewed and assessed new students' Conducted screenings for targeted students with suspected learning disabilities Created year long curriculum for Adult Literacy classes based on Workforce Development standards Provided training for alternative methods to teach math for teachers and students Show less

  • A+ Tutoring
    • United States
    • Education Administration Programs
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Tutor
      • Jul 2004 - Jun 2006

      Tutored elementary and high school students in various subjects SAT preparation ISSE entrance exam preparation Tutored elementary and high school students in various subjects SAT preparation ISSE entrance exam preparation

  • Bryn Athyn Elementary School
    • Student Support Center Specialist
      • Jul 2004 - Jun 2006

      Provided both in class and pull-out support to Primary and Intermediate grade students based on student need Collaborated with teachers and parents to achieve designated educational goals Taught summer school. Provided both in class and pull-out support to Primary and Intermediate grade students based on student need Collaborated with teachers and parents to achieve designated educational goals Taught summer school.

Education

  • Penn State World Campus
    Supervisory Certification in Special Education, Special Education and Teaching
    2016 - 2017
  • Temple University
    Master of Education, Special Education
    2005 - 2008
  • Temple University
    Bachelor of Arts, Psychology
    2000 - 2002
  • Bryn Athyn College of the New Church
    Psychology/Education
    1982 - 1986
  • Bryn Athyn College of the New Church
    AA, History/Social Sciences
    1982 - 1984

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