Kelli Wiegand Email and Phone Number

I have worked in the Europe East district for 5 years as a substitute teacher (1 year), Learning Impaired: Mild- Moderate teacher (3 years), Learning Impaired: Moderate-Severe teacher (1 year). During these years I taught in the general education environment using various delivery models in an effort to reach the unique needs of students on my caseload, while also reaching struggling and typical learners as well. In 2018 I was nominated and selected by district level Instructional System Specialists for a recorded interview discussing personal experiences with co-teaching that was used at the district level professional development training. In 2017-2018, I co-chaired on the leadership team as a representative of the Upper Elementary grades to facilitate communication between administration, staff, and parents of third and fourth grade students. During the 2019-2020 school year I served on the leadership team as the Special Education Department Leader to facilitate communication between administration, staff, and parents. In this role, I presented professional development to the staff and parents on research based reading interventions to use at school and home. Throughout the five years working as a Special Educator, I collaborated on a regular basis with teachers and service providers to ensure students’ needs were being implemented as outlined in their IEP. I collected data and wrote IEP's that reflected individual student needs and growth based on a systematic and regular data collection system. I designed and implemented instruction to facilitate active learning experiences for students with identified learning disabilities. I gained experience working primarily with students diagnosed with ADHD, developmental delays, phonological disorders, specific learning disabilities, intellectual disabilities, autism, and communication disorders using a variety of intervention models.

Served on the schools’ leadership team as the primary (k-2) team leader; responsible for disseminating relevant information to the team and meeting with the admin to address concerns. Taught elementary students ranging from kinder to fifth grades in a low-income district receiving Title One funds. Facilitated district-level professional development focused on research based reading and math interventions. Designed and implemented instruction to meet educational and functional goals outlined in each child’s IEP. Systematically monitored student progress using a nationally-normed universal screener system (Aimsweb, DIBELS). Collaborated with general education teachers to ensure that students’ IEP accommodations were met in all settings. Scheduled and conducted IEP meetings between stakeholders to ensure the legality of the IEP.