Garrett Lavallee

Garrett Lavallee

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Principal & Director of Special Education

  • Education

    • Gilford High School

      1995 - 1999
      High School Diploma General Studies
    • Plymouth State University

      2016 - 2020
      Master of Education (MEd) Administration of Special Education
    • Colby-Sawyer College

      1999 - 2005
      Bachelor of Science Child Development

      Activities and Societies: Men's Soccer

  • Experience

    • Spaulding Academy & Family Services

      Jan 1999 - Jan 2012
      • Special Education Teacher

        Jan 2004 - Jan 2012
      • Paraprofessional

        Jan 1999 - Jan 2004
    • Spaulding Academy & Family Services

      Dec 2012 - now

      Spaulding Academy & Family Services School is approved by the State of New Hampshire Department of Education (NHDOE) as a Private Special Education School. Spaulding Academy & Family Services School offers access to NHDOE-approved K-12 general education curriculum. In session year round, certified teachers and professionals provide instruction with modification and accommodation as outlined by each student’s individual education plans (IEPs). To support students’ IEPs, Spaulding Academy & Family Services offers on-site related services, such as Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Speech and Language Therapy.At Spaulding Academy & Family Services, we utilize evidenced-based approaches. Our school offers comprehensive educational programming to improve student performance in academic, behavioral, adaptive, social and vocational skills. We believe that all students belong in their home community. We strive to prepare students for return to a less restrictive environment and therefore our classrooms reflect general education requirements and design.Our school places an emphasis on the importance of Social Emotional Learning. We believe SEL is the foundation for success and growth, not only educationally, but also in independence and our students moving back to a less restrictive setting. We provide daily explicit instruction in SEL and follow the Choose Love curriculum. Show less Spaulding Academy & Family Services School is approved by the State of New Hampshire Department of Education (NHDOE) as a Private Special Education School. Spaulding Academy & Family Services School offers access to NHDOE-approved K-12 general education curriculum. In session year round, certified teachers and professionals provide instruction with modification and accommodation as outlined by each student’s individual education plans (IEPs). To support students’ IEPs, Spaulding Academy & Family Services offers on-site related services, such as Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Speech and Language Therapy.At Spaulding Academy & Family Services, we utilize evidenced-based approaches. Our school offers comprehensive educational programming to improve student performance in academic, behavioral, adaptive, social and vocational skills. We believe that all students belong in their home community. We strive to prepare students for return to a less restrictive environment and therefore our classrooms reflect general education requirements and design. Show less

      • Principal and Director Of Special Education

        Apr 2022 - now
      • Assistant Special Education Director

        Jan 2021 - Apr 2022
      • Special Education Coordinator

        Dec 2012 - Jan 2021
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Licensed Early Childhood Special Education

      EDUCATION, NEW HAMPSHIRE DEPARTMENT OF
    • Licensed Special Education Teacher

      EDUCATION, NEW HAMPSHIRE DEPARTMENT OF
    • Special Education Administration

      EDUCATION, NEW HAMPSHIRE DEPARTMENT OF
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Garrett Lavallee
      Emerging Leader of Special Education for Private Providers New Hampshire Association of Special Education Administrators Jun 2024
    • Awarded to Garrett Lavallee
      State of New Hampshire DCYF & DJJS Exemplary Leadership and Service Award 2011 Department of Children Youth and Families & Department of Juvenile Justice System May 2011
    • Awarded to Garrett Lavallee
      Teacher of the Year Spaulding Youth Center Jun 2008
    • Awarded to Garrett Lavallee
      Teacher of the Year Spaulding Youth Center Jun 2005
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Board Member

      Issued by 603 United on Mar 2022
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    • Board Member

      Issued by Lakes Region Community Services on Jan 2017
      Lakes Region Community ServicesAssociated with Garrett Lavallee