Dr. Melinda Pope Email and Phone Number

Collaborate with school staff to develop suitable programs and ensure their implementation for students with disabilitiesSupport in organizing and delivering training sessions for both general and special education educators on Special Education guidelines, curriculum, teaching methods, and approachesGuide, observe, and mentor special education teachers to enhance teaching practices,uphold IEP requirements, and foster a professional learning environmentExhibit exceptional IEP development skills, monitor compliance effectively, and exhibit a profound knowledge of special education laws, policies, and procedures to set a benchmark for special education instructors and other IEP team membersParticipate in IEP meetings when necessary to assist new or struggling teachers

Facilitate the planning and execution of staff training sessions for both general and special education teachers, administrators, and support staffTopics include behavioral interventions, techniques, and strategies tailored for students with moderate to severe behaviors, as well as those involved in the Special Education referral processCollaborate on the development of evidence-based interventions aiming to eliminate or mitigate inappropriate behaviors while reinforcing positive behaviors within the educational environmentConduct thorough analysis and interpretation of data to construct Functional BehaviorAssessments (FBA) and Behavior Intervention Plans specifically for Special Education students coping with autism and/or significant behavior challengesProvide guidance, demonstrations, and support to staff members in data collection procedures and the implementation of behavior management strategies aligned with Tier 2 support systems and behavior intervention plans

Gathered data, drafted, and executed Individualized Education Programs (IEPs)Utilized diverse co-teaching strategies tailored to students' requirements and my expertiseProvided instruction and support in reading, mathematics, pre-vocational skills, and social-emotional developmentLed and managed IEP meetings with a student-centered approachDeveloped and delivered staff training sessions independently and in collaboration with other presenters

Delivered standard-based instruction to students in grades 6-8 within a single classroom settingOffered behavioral and emotional support to students displaying maladaptive behaviorsFormulated and executed Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs), and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) based on collected dataMaintained consistent and effective collaboration with related service providers

Creating and designing curriculum plans to support student learning, promote class discussions, and ensure student successProviding high-quality instruction customized to meet the changing demands of today's educational landscapeDemonstrating practical and relevant strategies for a diverse classroom settingInvolving students through various instructional methods, role-playing scenarios, and tactile activities that relate to real-life situations, such as adapting curriculum and materials to meet the needs of all learnersFacilitate students’ engagement through various instructional methods, role-playing scenarios, and tactile activities that relate to real-life situations, such as adapting curriculum and materials to meet the needs of all learnersPrevious Courses Taught - Co-Teaching in Inclusive Class Sped 4380/5380 (Fall: 2018,2019,2020,2021,2022) - Teaching Techniques, Methods, and Materials Sped 4150 (Fall: 2019,2021,2021) - Advanced Math Strategies for High Incident Disabilities Sped 6600 (Summer 2020; Fall: 2022) - Characteristics of Teaching Learners with Exceptionalities Sped 3010 (Spring:2021,2022; Fall:2022,2023) - Culture and Diversity Sped 4720 (Spring 2021,2022,2024) - Promoting Family-Professional Partnerships in Special Education Sped 6720 (Spring 2024) - Issues in Assessment in High incident Disabilities Sped 6310 (Summer 2022)