Who is
Ms. Sylvia Walter?
I
am happy to join the staff at Wolcott School as
the Coordinator of Special Education services for
the students.
I
earned my bachelor’s degree in business
education from Northern Illinois University, a
masters degree in education from Chicago State
University, and a second masters degree in
educational administration from Governors State
University.
For the past several years I have worked
at the ECHO Joint Agreement as Principal of the
Academy for Learning, Manager of the Division for
Behavior Disordered and At-risk Students, and
Manager of the Human Resources Department.
Coordinator of Special Education Services includes
:
-
working to help every child succeed
academically, socially, and emotionally.
-
collaborating
with educators, parents, and other professionals
to create safe, healthy, and supportive learning
environments for all students that strengthen
connections between home and school.
-
providing special education services to students with
special needs under IDEA.
4
Prevention
Designing programs that address at-risk student
needs, promote appreciation of diversity in the
school community, or instruct on coping with peer
pressure.
4
Consultation
With parents, teachers and administrators on
child development and selection of positive
behavioral strategies, effective instructional
methodologies and curriculum approaches.
4
Assessment
of
academic skills and classroom learning
environments.
4
Education
Through
staff development on learning and behavior
strategies, and parent education on such topics
as family dynamics and peer relations.
4
Planning
via
evaluating the effectiveness of instructional
approaches.
4
Health
Care Provision Working
with parents to access community services and
developing school-community partnerships.
Special Services at Wolcott School
