Sabrina Langley
Abbeville
Summary
Experienced educational leader with over 20 years in special education and instructional leadership. Led teams in professional development, ensured compliance with IDEA and Section 504, and enhanced instructional practices through data-driven strategies. Committed to fostering equitable learning opportunities and achieving positive outcomes for all students.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Principal
Vermilion Parish Schools - JHW Middle School
Abbeville
07.2024 - Current
- Analyzed student performance data to inform instructional improvements and curriculum adjustments.
- Coordinated professional development workshops for staff to enhance teaching effectiveness.
- Collaborated with teachers to implement innovative instructional strategies school-wide.
- Facilitated curriculum review meetings to ensure alignment with district goals and objectives.
- Mentored new educators, providing guidance on curriculum design and instructional methods.
- Conducted observations of classrooms to ensure compliance with mandated instructional approaches.
- Organized staff development activities related to instructional practices and assessment procedures.
Special Education Teacher
Abbeville High School
Abbeville
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Collect and analyze data to develop and implement Individualized Education Plans
- Assessed students and collected data to create an Individual Prescriptive Learning Program and Individualized Graduation Plan
- Developed research-based curriculum tailored to meet diverse learning needs
- Created opportunities for students to engage with the community through community-based instruction and entrepreneurship initiatives
- Ensured adherence to local, state, and federal guidelines.
Transition Program Specialist
Bossier Parish Schools
Bossier City
03.2018 - 05.2023
- Provide student support in transition from high school to postsecondary education, employment and independent living
- Advocated for students' needs and educational rights, ensuring access to necessary resources and support.
- Track and report data related to student growth and performance in the classroom as well as on the job site
- Collaborated with supervisors at Louisiana Rehabilitation Services state office to report data and demonstrate program effectiveness.
- Assisted in developing innovative programs aimed at enhancing student outcomes and success in Bossier Parish.
- Present and facilitate workplace readiness lessons in the classroom throughout Bossier Parish Schools
- Utilize multiple computer software programs to track data and facilitate lessons
- Maintain a positive rapport with community stakeholders
- Assisted in developing and writing the Third-Party Cooperative Arrangement between Bossier Parish Schools and Louisiana Rehabilitation Services every three years.
Director, Program for Successful Employment
Bossier Parish Community College
Bossier City
01.2016 - 07.2018
- Secured federal accreditation for BPCC's Comprehensive Transition Program, enhancing program credibility and opportunities for participants
- Developed and secured funding through a Third-Party Cooperative Arrangement with Louisiana Rehabilitation Services, ensuring program sustainability
- Organized community job fairs, increasing employment opportunities and connections for program participants
- Supervised a staff of six
- Developed three-year program budget
- Completed and submitted monthly budgets and reports
- Tracked program data and submitted monthly reports to LRS state office
- Assisted in curriculum development
Special Education Facilitator
Bossier Parish Schools
Bossier City
07.2018 - 03.2018
- Ensured Individualized Education Plan (IEP) compliance for 150+ students in Bossier Parish
- Monitored IEP compliance
- Reviewed and verified IEPs for accuracy before entry into state database
- Wrote, conducted, and held Individualized Education Plan meetings
- Attended MDR hearings to present cases and support student needs
- Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teachers, students, parents, and community stakeholders to enhance collaborative support
- Facilitated monthly staff meetings with teachers to discuss strategies and address student needs
- Assisted teachers in curriculum development as well as strategies for classroom management
- Ensured parish, state and federal guidelines were being met
Special Education Teacher
Bossier Parish Schools
Bossier City
08.2006 - 01.2016
- Assessed students and collected data to develop an Individual Prescriptive Learning Program as well as an Individualized Graduation Plan
- Collected and analyzed data to develop and implement Individualized Education Plans
- Guided and assisted teachers throughout the parish with transition planning
- Developed and maintained the transition roster for the parish
- Facilitated, collected, and analyzed data for Response to Intervention the workforce, and served as a liaison between the community, school, students, and teachers.
- Site supervisor for four job coaches that serviced students throughout Bossier Parish
- PBIS committee, school fundraisers, classroom grants
Education
M.S. - Curriculum of Instruction: Concentration Special Education Director
Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, Arkansas01-2013
Special Education Certification - 1st - 12th
Louisiana Tech University
Ruston, LA01-2008
B.S. - Health and Exercise Science: K- 12th
Louisiana Tech University
Ruston, LA01-2006
B.A. - Educational Services
Louisiana Tech University
Ruston, LA01-2004
Skills
- Instructional leadership
- Data-driven instruction
- Data analysis
- Collaborative instruction
- Classroom management
- Mentoring teachers
- Special education
Committees
- SEAP (Special Education Advisory Panel) Louisiana, 10/01/16, 07/31/17
- New Horizons Independent Living Center Board Member, 01/01/16, 12/31/17
Timeline
Assistant Principal
Vermilion Parish Schools - JHW Middle School
07.2024 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Abbeville High School
08.2023 - 05.2024
Special Education Facilitator
Bossier Parish Schools
07.2018 - 03.2018
Transition Program Specialist
Bossier Parish Schools
03.2018 - 05.2023
Director, Program for Successful Employment
Bossier Parish Community College
01.2016 - 07.2018
Special Education Teacher
Bossier Parish Schools
08.2006 - 01.2016
M.S. - Curriculum of Instruction: Concentration Special Education Director
Arkansas State University
Special Education Certification - 1st - 12th
Louisiana Tech University
B.S. - Health and Exercise Science: K- 12th
Louisiana Tech University
B.A. - Educational Services
Louisiana Tech University