Lisa C. Frank, M.Ed.​

SUMMARY

Certified master’s level special education teacher and reading specialist with years of varied experience in teaching students with disabilities in both academic and home environments as well as training teachers and parents in implementing appropriate techniques for children with special needs. ​

About Lisa
ACADEMIC PREPARATION
Masters of Education
Concentration: Reading Teacher grades (K-12) 
May 1999 - Loyola College, Baltimore, Maryland 

Bachelors of Science
Concentration: Special Education (grades K-8) 
May 1994 - The George Washington University, Washington, D.C., 

CERTIFICATIONS
2019 – 2024 Maryland State Department of Education, Advanced Professional
2014 – 2019 Maryland State Department of Education, Advanced Professional
2009 – 2014, Maryland State Department of Education, Advanced Professional
2004 – 2009, Maryland State Department of Education, Advanced Professional
1999 – 2004, Maryland State Department of Education, Advanced Professional
1994 – ​1999, Maryland State Department of Education, Advanced Professional

Areas of Certification: Special Education (grades 1-8), Reading Teacher (grades K-12) 
2000 - Functional Behavioral Assessments and Behavior Intervention Plans, Administrator/Trainer
2000 - Understanding and Treating Explosive/Oppositional Children and Adolescents
2001 - Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) Administrator/Trainer
2004 - Materials for Teaching Reading
2004 - Primary Instruction of Reading
2008 - Response to Intervention Training
2009 - Cultural Proficiency and Student Achievement
2009 - Assessments for Reading Instruction

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
2015 – Trained to administer the Test of Written Language-4
2014 – Trained to administer and interpret Woodcock Johnson IV – Educational Assessment
2002 – Trained to administer and interpret Woodcock Johnson III – Educational Assessment
2001 – Successful Completion of the Institute for Applied Behavioral Analysis 4-day seminar
2000 – Successful Completion of the Howard County Public School System Leadership Training
1997 – Trained in Stevenson reading approach
1994 – Trained to administer and interpret Woodcock Johnson Revised – Educational Assessment


PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
EDUCATIONAL and BEHAVIORAL CONSULTANT, 01/01/02 - Present
The Special Kids Company, Ellicott City, Maryland
  • Administer formal diagnostic tests used for the purpose of educational programming.
  • Collect and analyze data to be used for educational planning and programming.
  • Conduct weekly educational therapy sessions with students with special needs.
  • Conduct student observations in public and private school settings.
  • Consult with families, schools, and related service providers to develop and implement appropriate educational programs for children with special needs within the Baltimore/Washington area.
  • Develop data collection systems to be used by both home therapy programs as well as school programs.
  • Oversee the implementation of educational therapy programs administered by four sub-contract tutors.
  • Plan for and implement social skills classes to student’s ages 4-12.
  • Provide in-home behavioral supports and programs.
  • Provide Family Training services as outlined in the Maryland State Department of Education Autism Waiver Program.

BEHAVIOR SPECIALIST, 8/01-8/02
Office of Special Education, Howard County Public School System, Columbia, Maryland
  • Facilitate school teams in writing Functional Behavioral Assessments and Behavior Intervention Plans.
  • Supervise the implementation of Functional Behavioral Assessments and Behavior Intervention Plans.
  • Provide teachers with training and information about functions of behavior, proactive behavioral techniques and social skills training.
  • Assist teachers throughout Howard County in behavioral techniques for students with multiple and or severe educational needs
  • Design and develop social stories and other instructional materials to assist teachers in the classroom.
  • Attend Individualized Education Program meetings
  • Collaborate with faculty and parents to develop appropriate behavior and socials skills goals for the Individualized Education Programs (IEP)
  • Collect and Analyze quarterly data to chart progress of special education students.

ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION TEACHER, 08/99-06/01
Deep Run Elementary School, Ellicott City, Maryland 21043
  • Developed and Implemented a school-wide discipline plan
  • Developed specific data techniques to collect proper information on the school-wide discipline plan.
  • Developed individualized behavior programs for students whose needs exceeded the school wide discipline program.
  • Developed an after school program to help “at risk” students complete homework.
  • Facilitated a “helping hands” team to address needs of low-income families and parent trainings at the school.
  • Trained staff, parents and students on the implementation of the school-wide discipline plan.
  • Trained parents on specific behavioral techniques to be used in the home
  • Collected and analyzed quarterly data of the Alternative and Special Education students attending Deep Run
  • Conducted monthly meetings with representatives from each team (K-5) to address their needs for behavioral issues in their classrooms.
  • Submit quarterly reports to the office of Alternative Education Programming Department.
  • Member of Instructional Consultative Team

SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER, 08/94-08/99
Waverly Elementary, Howard County Public School System, Ellicott City, Maryland
  • Adapt curriculum methods, materials, and assessments to meet the needs of all special populations. 
  • Administer formal and informal diagnostic tests used in public school special education setting for the purpose of programming.
  • Assist in setting up and planning for Academic Life Skills Class.
  • Assist non-tenured teachers with Special Education Rules and Policies
  • Collaborate with faculty to adapt the curriculum and identify the appropriate instructional activities at various developmental levels.
  • Collaborate yearly with team leader to develop schedule for special education teachers and students.
  • Conduct monthly IEP meetings.
  • Design and develop strategies to implement an Individualized Education Program (I.E.P.) for special needs students
  • Member of the Instructional Consultation Team

PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS
2014
- Presenter for Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates (COPPA) National Conference, The intersection of Attorneys, Advocates, and Professionals: Collaboration strategies for achieving client success and making the case.
2012
- Presented to University of Maryland School of Law: The Role of an Educational Consultant
- Presenter for The Shafer Center on transition services for school aged children and critical components of the IEP.
- Presenter for The McDonogh School: Who’s the Parent?
- Presenter for Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Disorder (CHADD) on behavioral strategies for home and school
2011     
- Presenter for The Shafer Center on transition services for school aged children and critical components of the IEP.
- Presenter for The McDonogh School: Who’s the Parent?
- Presenter for Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Disorder (CHADD) on back to school strategies
- Presenter for The Lab School of Baltimore: Data Collection
- Presenter for IDL on data collection: Assessments, IEP’s and Data.
- Presented to University of Maryland School of Law: Assessments and Interpretation of Information
2010
- Presenter for The Shafer Center on transition services for school aged children and critical components of the IEP.
- Presenter for The McDonogh School: Who’s the Parent?
- Presenter for Kennedy Krieger (Center for Autism Related Disorders) on transitions services for school aged children.2014
- Presenter: Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates (COPPA) National Conference, The intersection of Attorneys, Advocates, and Professionals: Collaboration strategies for achieving client success and making the case.
2009
- Presenter for the Norbel School, “Must Have’s For an Effective IEP: An Interactive Workshop for Parents.
- Workshop for the Lab School of Baltimore on Data collection and analysis
2008
- Presenter for Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Disorder (CHADD) on back to school strategies
- Presenter for IDL on data collection
2007
- Board member for Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Disorder         
2006
- Presenter for Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Disorder (CHADD) on modifications and accommodations within the IEP and 504 Plans.
2005
- Presenter for Anne Arundel County Public School System (Special Education Team Leaders) on techniques in working with parents and Advocates.
- Presenter for Howard County Autism Society on modifications and accommodations within the IEP.
- Presenter for Howard County Autism Society on including the area of social skills within the IEP
- Presenter for Special Needs Special Kids Conference – Assessment, The IEP, and Data Collection; How are they related and what does it mean?
2000-05
- Presenter for the Maryland Association of Nonpublic Special Education Facilities (MANSEF) - Preventative Strategies for Students with Challenging Behaviors
- Trainer for Howard County Staff Members - Crisis Prevention Intervention 
- Presenter for five Preschools in the Baltimore Area - Social Skills Training                       
- Presenter for Howard County Public Schools - Functions of Behavior
- Presenter for Howard County Public Schools - Autism Spectrum Disorders 
- Presenter for Howard County Public Schools - Social Skills Training
- Presenter for Howard County Public School System- Instructional and Behavioral Strategies for Students with ADHD                                                                                                                                 
PUBLICATIONS
2010     
- Aristotle Circle; “Top 10 Must Do’s for Parents with Children with Special Needs”.
2009 
- 2e: Twice Exceptional Newsletter – Special Education Process: 504 vs. IEP
2005 
- Washington Parent Magazine – Special Education Process: 504 vs. IEP

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Children and Adults with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity (CHADD)  
Autism Society of America (ASA)
Council for Exceptional Children (CEC)
Learning Disabilities Association (LDA) 
Maryland Coalition for Inclusive Education (MCIE)

AWARDS AND ACCOLADES
2006
- Recipient of the Autism Society of America (Howard County Chapter) Outstanding Business Award