Charlene Roach-Glymph, Ed.D.

Experience

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  Friendship Public Charter School

  Jul 2004 - Dec 2008

  Spearheaded holistic efforts to ensure continuity of educational delivery across campuses; incorporated best practice sharing, accreditation plans, and industry trends to communicate needs with educational leaders.• Led school administrators in deploying guidance counseling programs; facilitated instructional and staff training plans, and managed special education and summer school budgets to ensure viability of programs.• Maintained and built sustainable professional alliances with leading education reformers, and fostered knowledge sharing of educational policies and innovations pertaining to special needs students in the elementary and secondary education environment.• Enhanced program outcomes by sharing best practices among the teaching community; managed the educational program for all English language learners. Show less Provided leadership for the Special Education services, ensuring that all eligible students received an appropriate public education in the least restrictive environment.• Developed special education programming, and served on the district panel for recruiting and vetting of instructional leadership.• Deployed a highly effective educational program series for administrator and teachers on maintaining compliance with all educational regulations.• Maintained complete fiscal accountability for all intervention and special education programs. Show less

  • Director of Student Support Services and Special Education

    Jul 2006 - Dec 2008

  • Director of Special Education

    Jul 2004 - Jun 2006
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  DC Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE)

  Jan 2009 - Jun 2011

  Training and Technical Assistance Specialist

  Deployed cutting edge training and provided technical leadership for local educational agencies; delivered instruction on improving inclusive practices for students with special needs.• Co-authored the OSSE Division of Special Education Least Restrictive Environment Toolkit.• Responsible for a pilot program implementing a Response to Intervention model with 3 local education agencies with a focus and positive behavior support and reading interventions.• Spearheaded the development of professional training modules designed to address the 4 critical need areas identified under the Office of Special Education Programs; collaborated with education units to optimize special education services. Show less

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  Center City Public Charter Schools

  Jul 2011 - Jun 2013

  Director of Student Support Services

  The Center City Public Charter Schools (Center City PCS) empower children for success through a rigorous academic program and strong character education. Served on the LEAs leadership team supporting 1500 charter school students in Washington, DC.• Defined and crafted policies. Oversaw programs in support of student achievement for Student Support Services and Special Education.• Leveraged data analysis and supported data a driven culture to evaluate and improve program effectiveness.• Actively involved in strategic planning around statewide, district and departmental goals and systems. Show less

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  Friendship Public Charter School

  Jun 2013 - Jan 2016

  Senior Director of Student Support Services

  Friendship Public Charter School aims to provide a world-class education that motivates students in pre-K through 12th grade to achieve high academic standards, enjoy learning, and develop as well-rounded citizens. I have served on the local education agency (LEA's) leadership team supporting 4,000 charter school students in Washington, DC and providing oversight for the LEAs full continuum of services to support students with disabilities.• Supported the Chief Academic Officer in overseeing special education and student support services programs.• Oversaw social and emotional support programs, speech and language pathology, occupational therapy and physical therapy programs designed to support student achievement.• Provided leadership and guidance to ensure full compliance with local and federal laws.• Directed LEAs student support, school counseling, discipline and positive behavior incentive programs. • Analyzed monthly student achievement and non-academic data to ensure programs are in line with and conducive to student achievement objectives.• Collaborated with the General Counsel in developing policies and procedures governing the Child Find and Special Education Programs. Supported the Board of Trustees School Performance and Discipline Committees. Show less

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  SPEDucator Solutions LLC

  Dec 2015 - now

  Educational Consultant

  SPEDucator Solutions is committed to improving outcomes for students with disabilities. We are leveraging over 20 years of hands-on experience in driving our mission to improve educational outcomes and life opportunities of children and youth with disabilities through teacher and leadership development; parental support; and instructional services and support.We aspire to improve educational access and the overall lives of students with disabilities through:- Opportunities to achieve at high levels- Inclusion in all aspects of the school and community life- Access to rigorous curriculum, effective teachers and service providers- Opportunities for post-secondary education, independent living and employment Show less

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  Relay Graduate School of Education

  May 2018 - now

  Associate Dean of Special Education- DC