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Provider of professional development for teachers and administrators in learning strategies and current educational trends.Eileen Forbes has been a committed educator for over 30 years serving in a variety of educational positions. Fondly known as the “strategy queen”, she has been training teachers and administrators for over 15 years on a variety of topics. Loaded with enthusiasm and a passion for what she does, Eileen makes sure that her workshops are not only informative, but interactive, dynamic and fun. There is no sitting back and listening while you are a participant in one of her workshops. Come prepared to roll up your sleeves and dig in!

* Analyze provided documentation and test scores to determine eligibility for services.* Coordinate referrals.* Facilitate evaluation/eligibility determination.* Develop and write initial 504 plans.* Maintain compliant plans and documentation for all eligible students.* Monitor implementation of 504 Plans.* Monitor scheduling of 504 students.* Re-issue and revise ongoing 504 Plans annually.* Serve as daily resource to the building administrators, teachers and counselors regarding 504 students academic and behavioral needs.* Serve as a liaison with classroom teachers regarding 504 student's performance.* Act as a liaison with the testing coordinator to ensure compliance with testing requirements and accommodations.* Coordinate and conduct transition meetings for incoming 8th grade students on plan. Included are students, parents and middle school staff.* Maintain articulation with sending districts.* Participate as an active member of the state required I&RS team for the building.* Provide ongoing staff development and training for building staff regarding 504 law and procedures.

* Design and present instructional Research For Better Teaching methodologies and strategies for staff development to teachers, counselors, administrators and child study team members.* Design, coordinate and present in-service programs for all educational staff.* Design, develop and present workshops on trending educational issues important to keep educational staff informed and updated.* Preside on the recent committee to develop a new teacher evaluation instrument mandated by the N.J. Department of Education.* In-service administrators and staff on the newly developed teacher evaluation instrument mandated by the N.J. Department of Education.* Consult with school district administrators on various district initiatives and constructive methods for roll out and presentation of initiatives.

* Develop and teach differentiated educational strategies for and to students with disabilities.* Collaborate with regular education teachers on development of curriculum and strategies for use in the classroom.* Modify curriculum to meet the needs of special education students.* Implement necessary accommodations for students with disabilities.* Collaborate with CST to evaluate and develop IEP's for students with disabilities.