Michael S. Nelson, Ph.D.

Experience

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  Coeur d'Alene Resort

  Jan 1992 - Jan 1998

  Director of Recreation

  Created and developed the Very Important Kids (VIK) program, arcade, and spa services through a family-oriented recreation facility. Acted as the Resort's manager on duty at times and continued focus on incredible guest service.

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  Coeur d'Alene High School

  Sept 1998 - Jun 2010

  • Developer of Curriculum and Instructional Programs• Technology Facilitator and Instructor• Advanced Learning Training: Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate • Creator of Master Schedule• Coordinator of Counseling and Special Education Programs• Coordinator of Foreign Exchange Programs• Proficient Grant Writer, Collaborator and Program Developer• Coordinator of Marketing Efforts and Community Relations I was a Spanish teacher at my alma mater for ten years, teaching all levels before taking an administrative position on our campus.

  • Secondary Administrator

    Aug 1998 - Jun 2010

  • Teacher

    Sept 1998 - Jun 2007
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  Idaho State Department of Education

  Jan 2010 - Jan 2010

  Educational Consultant - Educational Technology

  Through focused collaboration with a focus on technology integration, I offer services around the northwest to districts who want to be on the leading edge of curricular and assessment strategies while focusing on the instructional capacities necessary to reach potential.

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  Coeur d'Alene School District

  Jun 2010 - Aug 2013

  Director of Assessments

  I oversee standardized and formative assessments in the district for over 10,000 students.

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  Coeur d'Alene School District #271

  Aug 2013 - now

  Starting in July, 2022, I will assist with day-to-day leadership for the School District in coordination with the Superintendent and provide leadership and direction to all departments to ensure alignment and attainment of strategic plan objectives and goals. I represent the Superintendent, as appropriate, at official school and community functions; and inform the Superintendent of changes in trends, laws, rules, or regulations. The Deputy Superintendent advises the Superintendent on issues within the school district; communicates with the School Board and the community regarding district programs; ensures compliance with state and federal regulations; administers the school district’s budget; and will supervise all Assistant Superintendents, Director of Assessment and System Performance, Director of Federal Programs, Director of Curriculum, Director of Special Services, and all district instructional programs. Show less

  • Deputy Superintendent of Schools

    Jan 2022 - now

  • Director of Assessment and System Performance

    Jul 2019 - Jun 2022

  • Director of Curriculum and Assessment

    Aug 2013 - Jun 2022
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  Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium

  Sept 2016 - now

  The Performance and Practice Committee provides direct input to the Smarter Balanced staffand the Executive Committee, and will meet once per year in person and at least three times viaWebinar/videoconference.The goal of the committee is to provide a forum for stakeholders to:• exchange information and ideas regarding testing practices;• advance recommendations for future improvements;• share and promote exemplary practices for improving teaching practice, program evaluation, equity, and system accountability; and• assess the effect of test design and practices on broad policy goals, seeking a balance between the usefulness of the information gained from assessments and the burden of collecting it. Show less

  • Performance and Practice Committee

    Sept 2016 - now

  • Reporting Enhancements Committee

    Sept 2016 - now