Savanna leads workshops, seminars, and team building exercises custom designed for school communities. School Communities:We meet with school leadership teams to plan and customize unique professional development for each school community. By conducting pre-consultation assessments we provide professional development that is immediately applicable to district, school and classroom goals and initiatives. Our continuous cycle of professional development enhances teacher performance and maximizes student learning. We engage teachers in interactive activities, planning time for implementation of the strategies, and time to collaborate with colleagues on differentiation. The combination of case-studies, exemplary classroom videos, practice and feedback sessions, and “high yield” instructional strategies; every teacher is able to walk away with best practices to improve student achievement. Inclusion for a Better Future has a distinguished history of providing districts, schools, teachers, parents, and students quality professional learning, coaching, and individual student support services.Contact Information:Savannaflakes.com(Ph) 240-723-2843

Conducted research on best practices and designed curriculum for "Introduction: Teaching Students with Exceptionalities"Monitored & evaluated 28 teachers on instruction related to differentiation/Universal Design for Learning/Response to Intervention

-Designed professional learning experiences for special education teachers on the district’s implementation of the Common Core State Standards and the implementation of other relevant curricula and interventions.-Facilitated the delivery of special education professional development.-Collaborated with the Office of Teaching and Learning, Division of Specialized Instruction to ensure tight alignment between academic programs and professional development; supports the alignment of the SESLI (Special Education School Leaders Initiative) model with the LEAP framework.-Prepared the content and led training of school based staff (Assistant Principals, Instructional Coaches, Department Chairs and Teacher Leaders) on the facilitation of the weekly LEAP planning block.-Worked with colleagues in the Office of Instructional Practice and the Office of Teaching and Learning to develop and implement a LEAP framework for special education teachers who teach outside of co-teaching (ELA and math) contexts.-Applied knowledge of DCPS curriculum and related interventions to develop and organize robust resources for teachers to use in their classroom.-Created detailed plans and oversees timely implementation of cross-divisional projects.-Worked with the Office of Instructional Practice’s ELA and Math Professional Learning teams to coordinate the inclusion of teachers who work within a co-teaching model in the ELA and Math LEAP teams.-Designed and led cross-school collaborative planning sessions on a regular basis.-Evaluated the effectiveness of professional development experiences and plans for continuous improvement.-Led routine school visits to assess effectiveness of professional development.-Master Educator: Following each teacher observation, conducted a one-on-one conference with over 70 teachers to dialogue about specific areas of development.-Provided teachers with targeted, content-specific feedback and resources to help improve their effectiveness in the classroom.

• Worked directly with a team of 13 administrators to develop professional learning on inclusive instructional practices & models instructional strategies in over 80 teachers classrooms impacting over 1400 students • Coached & provided solutions/feedback on data analysis of inclusive trends in schools & interventions• Designed and differentiated PDs according to staff needs; delivers professional learning and teacher training• Collected & monitored student data for analysis and professional teacher training & learning structures• Created a Five Year Division Wide Instructional Plan & Observation Checklist• Contributed to 5 schools’ growth in instructional practices & increase in students end of year test scores• Managed the Division Wide Technology In Education(TIE) Course to provide teachers with state technology requirements. • Provided ongoing professional development to staff on a variety of best practices for instruction.

• Developed, supervised, and evaluated instructional programs & staff of 35 teachers & 60 students• Provided ongoing professional development on reading and math interventions • Coordinated discipline policy; maintained communication with clients regarding service option & scheduling • Managed operations and information technology for IEP online database & data collection• Organized and facilitated interventions: 120 students mastered 100% of their IEP goals and objectives

*Supports and develops teacher-leaders within their current school roles, driving achievement and school culture change for optimum impact. The program encompasses targeted training experiences, the collective intelligence of a peer cohort, and personal coaching to leverage leadership and management skills.

-Created curriculum using Universal Design for Learning-Collaborated with a team of educators to differentiate instruction to make learning accessible for all learners-Reviewed general education lesson plans and provide curricular modifications (extend its/reinforce its)

* Collaborated with Center City Public Charter Schools and developed an Response to Intervention(RTI)/ Positive Behavioral Support Framework and protocol.*Provided strategic consulting, including RTI plan & co-teaching model development.*Advised formation of evidenced based practices for students with disabilities. *Analyzed and sorted data for possible set-up of a Three Tier System for RTI

• Researched & Designed Literacy Intevention Curriculum for Standardized Learning Objectives (SOLs)• Decreased the literacy gap between my students (bilingual, special & general education) and those of higher income communities by increased SOL passing rate for Students with Special Needs by 6%• Designed a pilot ELA Curriculum for the Summer program & Increased 15 students’ reading levels by 2 GE• Differentiated instruction in an inclusive (ELL & SPED) classroom setting• Expanded the Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) curriculum • Social Outreach Programmer- Initiated & Increased Community White Ribbon & AIDS Awareness Events

• Created professional development/training for general education teachers on the best practices for sped• Piloted systems to improve school wide practices for tracking student IEP goal progress• Led 21 students to meet 100% of IEP goals, grew by 2 reading levels, DC-CAS scores increased • Created student blueprints for college preparation & collaborated on the Portfolio Committee• Conducted self and career profile activities & vocational assessments utilizing career databases • Developed transition plans and transitioned 100% of students to secondary institutions & competitive employment