Sarah Lacher
Special Education Director at Community School of Excellence- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Director of Special Education and Pupil Services Certification
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Director of Special Education and Pupil Services Certification
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Teacher License B12 Autism Spectrum Disorders Certification
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Teacher License K-12 Learning Disabilities Certification
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Teacher License K-l2 Developmental Disabilities Certification
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Teacher License, PK-12 Intellectual Disabilities Certification
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Teacher License, PK-9 Specific Learning Disabilities Certification
State of Wisconsin
Experience
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Community School of Excellence
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1 - 100 Employee
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Special Education Director
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Jul 2022 - Present
➤ Providing leadership, development, and broad oversight of the district’s special education program for PreK-12 students. ➤ Overseeing access and equity for students by leading and administering all supports offered to SPED students. ➤ Ensuring compliance with Department of Education regulations and requirements of the Special Education Department. ➤ Directing a service delivery model based on student needs that strategically allocates resources and supports teachers. ➤ Monitoring and managing special education budget and leading or representing district in special education audits. ➤ Working collaboratively with other school leaders, counselors, and teachers to map out SPED service delivery. ➤ Facilitating department meetings as well as those for student evaluations, student placement, and family engagement. ➤ Ensuring that all students have access to the curriculum and that the school is in compliance with laws and regulations. ➤ Providing necessary resources and trainings to enhance the professional development of all teachers and staff. ➤ Supervising Special Education Coordinators at middle/high schools and managing tiered focused monitoring reviews. ➤ Researching, procuring, and implementing SPED curriculum school-wide to support district math and literacy goals. ➤ Overseeing timely updates to IEP writing platform and assessing implementation of student services with regard to IEPs. ➤ Conducting presentations on SPED to the CPE board, staff, parents, and community members on behalf of the school. ➤ Collaborating to coordinate services and outside providers for occupational therapy, transportation, and tutoring. ➤ Delivering district wide strategic planning for curriculum development, academic standards, and instructional practice. ➤ Overseeing the creation and implementation of the Total Special Education Systems Reference Guide and materials. ➤ Leading initial evaluation processes, re-evaluations, annual reviews, and transition meetings with SPED teachers. Show less
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Special Education Teacher
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Aug 2021 - Jun 2022
➤ Developed lessons and inquiry-based curriculum for elementary students with emphasis on social/emotional learning. ➤ Consistently guided students by applying differentiated LMS applications and tracking students’ IEP framework. ➤ Empowered school leaders with tools, information, and analyses to help them make student-centered decisions. ➤ Effectively evaluated student performance and presented ongoing evaluations to foster higher student achievement. ➤ Counseled parents on curriculum options, while documenting students’ academic progress towards State core standards. ➤ Adapted general education lessons for a variety of subjects for students with mild to moderate disabilities. ➤ Collaborated with teachers on providing support for students who transitioned back into regular classroom settings. Show less
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Red Rock Elementary School
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Special Education Teacher
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Aug 2017 - Jun 2020
➤ Served as an ASD center-based teacher/case manager working with PK-5 SPED students with moderate needs. ➤ Organized and caught up a backlog of IEP forms for elementary school students and conducted IEP meetings. ➤ Successfully designed, planned, and implemented instruction in core areas with emphasis on social emotional learning. ➤ Led daily instruction, managed Special Ed caseloads, and provided special students with behavioral support and lessons. ➤ Actively supported teaching professionals on effective methodologies for supporting individuals with special needs. ➤ Developed plans and collaborated with school teams and other departments to advance special education priorities. ➤ Established rapport with students and parents to create meaningful relationships and foster a positive classroom culture. ➤ Facilitated IEP meetings with parents and other professionals and provided training and support for paraprofessionals. Show less
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Westside Elementary
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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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Special Education Teacher
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Aug 2001 - Jul 2017
➤ Wrote and provided case management for student IEPs as well as trained in and taught language curriculum. ➤ Developed tools and processes for instructional systems that increased student access to learning and achievement. ➤ Participated in regional initiatives to elevate special education student needs and planning for students on the margins. ➤ Identified trends and recommended strategies for increasing yearly progress including the management of SEP Plans. ➤ Fostered classroom community, developed learning objectives, and implemented social development programs. ➤ Supported emotional and social development of students and presented instruction in conjunction with other teachers. ➤ Facilitated student critical thinking abilities by engaging in group reading and writing instructional activities. ➤ Incorporated self-regulation and behavior strategies into classroom routines to be proactive rather than reactive. ➤ Updated records and maintained regular communication with students, parents, and colleagues on student progress. ➤ Owned control over IEP development, data collection, implementation, student staffing, transition plans, and goals. Show less
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Education
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University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Master of Science - MS, Education -
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Bachelor of Science - BS, Education
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