Jamey Capers

 I provide leadership and coordination in the development and administration of statewide Special Education Programs and Mandates in Georgia; by monitoring policies, procedures, and practices as they relate to Students with Disabilities.

Experiences/Achievements

• Led and supervised Special Education Programs in three Georgia school districts
• Work with students with all state recognized disabilities to ensure their IEPs are individualized to meet their specific needs.
• Ensure compliance and implementation of SWD IEPs meet district and state standards.
• Collaborate with administrators to observe instructional practices to ensure they are in accordance with Georgia Standards of Excellence. 
• Conduct staff walk through evaluations using the Teacher Key Effectiveness System.
• Ensure schedules and progress monitoring for SWD align with IEPs
• Coordinate full time equivalent (FTE) processes at local site to ensure Special Education program services are captured to maximize the budget for SWD
• Administer triennial achievement tests to review eligibility for SWD
• Collaborate with School Psychologists, Speech Therapist and other itinerant staff to conduct eligibility meetings
• Plan, create, and present professional development for new hire teachers, substitutes, and existing teachers.
• Collaborate with staff to develop resilient partnerships to ensure family engagement.
• Collaborate with school principals in staffing schools with highly qualified, effective personnel.
• Prior member of Career, Technology, and Agricultural Education and Skills USA; which fostered instruction and training to students in vocational programs resulting in Regional and State, competitive wins.

Educational Background

Valdosta State University, Valdosta, Georgia                                                                          Graduate 2019

 M.Ed. Educational Leadership

Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, FL

Doctor of Education, Special Education                                                                                  Graduate 2014

Western Governor’s University, Salt Lake City, UT                                            Graduate 2009

M.S. Special Education                                                                                                                     

B.A. Elementary Grades/Interdisciplinary Studies                                   Graduate 2006                                              

Gwinnett College, Lawrenceville, GA Associate Degree in Applied Technology:     Graduate 1996

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