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Home > Education & Tutoring > Special Education > Learning Disabilities > Barbie Slade
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Barbie Slade
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Expert in:
Learning Disabilities
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Languages:
English
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B.S, w/Honors in Special Education, GPA 3.8, June 1987 to December 1993; a M.Ed., Masters in Special Education,July 1997 to Aug1999, GPA 3.7;Highly Certified in Language Arts
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Degrees
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Who’s Who of American Women, 2006-2007
Who’s Who in American Education, 2006-2007
Who’s Who in America, 2005-2006
Whos Who of American Teachers, 2005-2006
Rosa Parks Memorial, 2005
Who’s Who of American Women,2002-2003
Forrest County SPED Teacher of the Year, 2001 Outstanding Trainer on Sex Ed for Persons with Developmental Disabilities, 2000
Certificate of Achievement for Implementing Learning Styles,
1999
Disney Teacher of the Year Nominee,1998 and 2000
Reward Credits for Outstanding Services to
Forrest County School District, 1994-2005
Perfect Evaluations from Supervisory Principals
for 13 Years of Service, 1993 - Dec 2005
Associations and Affiliations
United Federation of Teachers
Council for Exceptional Children
University of Southern Mississippi Alumni Association
Activity:
Leadership Description:
Student Council - organized school dances and Jr. High Prom, Teacher Appreciation Week, provided “happys” to sports programs before games, decorated hallways for all school events, decorated school bulletin boards, coordinated school news for County Newsletter.
Fellowship of Christian Students - Toys for Tots, adoption of children at Christmas, Coat Drive, Teddy Bear Drive, Food Drive, and Clothing Drive (after Hurricane Katrina).
Students Against Drunk Driving. Coordinator of NF Jr High Monthly Newsletter.
Dates:September 1993-December 2005
Sept.2006-present: Member of Professioanal Development Committee, Kid Talk Committee, Grade Level Committee for grades 11th and 12th, Family Group Committee, After school Tutoring Program, PTO, Attended Bill Gates Professional Retreat for Empowerment Schools, Nov. 2006, Transition Grant for $400,000 (in development phase), Mentor Teacher
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My Expert Service
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In addition to my BS degree in Special Education, I have emphasis' in Early Intervention, Transition Services, and Reading Certification in Scottish Rites. In addition to my MS degree in Special Education, I have emphasis' in Behavior Modifications, Mental Retardation, and Emotional Disorders. I have completed extensive Post-Doc courses in Special Education with the emphasis on children and adults with mild /moderate learning disabilities and best self-contained and inclusionary classroom practices. Received High Certification in Language Arts for grades K-12.
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Experience & Qualifications
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Work Experience, Education
School Name:Community School for Social Justice
Location: Bronx, New York
School Type:Public - Empowerment Zone (school funded by the Bill Gates Foundation)
District Name:New York City Schools District 9
Position: Students with Disabilities, CTT, and SETTS
Position Title:Special Education for Students with Disabilities
Inclusion and Self-Contained
Description:Mentor Teacher, Transition Specialist, Family Group Leader, Inclusion Instructor for grades 11 and 12, Certified for Student Teachers, After School Tutoring Program, VESTA Certified, Accommodation/Modification Expert, Develop Curriculum. (See job descriptions below.)
Dates employed: August 2006 to present
School Name: North Forrest High School
Location: Hattiesburg, Mississippi
School Type: Public
District Name: Forrest County
Position: Mild/Moderate Disabilities
Position Title: Special Education Classroom Instructor
Description:Teacher Mentor - trained teachers in the writing and implementation of IEPs, effective teaching strategies, accommodations and modifications, behavior and academic observations, interventions. Local Survey Committee Chairperson - followed the Referral to Placement Process, worked with general ed teachers on all forms required, made observations for behavior and academic referrals, initial meetings with parents/guardians, liaison between school and district office.Certified for Student Teachers. Teacher Support Team Chairperson - met with teachers and collaborated on and wrote behavior and academic interventions that are to be implemented in the general ed classroom, observed students and wrote valid reports, met with parents as needed 504 Committee Chairperson - set up meetings between parents and general ed teachers, collaborated on the 504 Plan, ensured accommodations and modifications were being followed as set out in the Plan.Instructor - instructed students with specific learning disabilities in grades 7-12 in all subject areas, wrote and implemented (through collaboration with general ed and special ed teachers) individualized education plans (IEPs).Initiated After-School Tutoring program for all students (general ed and special ed).Initiated Inclusion Program - set all schedules, collaborated with general ed instructors, ensured accommodations and modifications were met as needed, wrote academic and behavior intervention plans.Initiated SPED Work Program - designed to replace the Co-Operative (DECCA) Education Program for students with special needs. Designed all forms used at NFHS, organized community and work experiences to coincide with school schedules. Collaborated with Health and Human Services and the State of Mississippi Employment Commission - to schedule students for needed services, employment training, and placement.Initiated the Transition Program - placed students with special needs in desired educational, employment, and living placements to suit each individualized student’s and family desires and needs.Initiated the Occupational Program - designed Portfolio used in program for district, was a member of the Transition Council for Forrest County business leaders to ensure acceptance of our students in the community.
I am a parent and student advocate. Work Civitan Camp and Special Olympics yearly.Wrote curriculum - yearly itinerary and weekly course selections based on the LCCE - Life Centered Career Education for grades 7 - 12.
Contract Type:Full-Time
Dates:August 1993 - December 2005
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Available Modes Of Communication
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email/chat
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Contact
Barbie Slade
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