Dannette Estes

• Design and deliver professional learning for educators, school leaders, and families, focused on inclusive instruction, IEP implementation, and language access
• Consult with K–12 institutions on improving special education and multilingual learner support systems through evidence-based practices and compliance alignment
• Develop and evaluate curriculum-aligned resources, professional development workshops, and training content for diverse learning environments
• Partner with community-based organizations to provide training on education rights, transition planning, and equity-based instruction
• Facilitate virtual and in-person learning experiences grounded in adult learning theory and culturally responsive pedagogy
• Lead cross-sector collaboration between schools, service providers, and families to strengthen educational pathways for students with disabilities and English learners

• Implemented school improvement plans to enhance student academic performance and engagement.
• Provided instructional and operational leadership for a diverse school community, overseeing ESOL, SPED, Language Arts, RTI, professional development, and assessment
• Managed ESOL programming, ensuring alignment with Title III, WIDA standards, and ACCESS testing, while supporting multilingual learners through culturally responsive instructional strategies
• Directed schoolwide professional development initiatives across departments, including SPED and ESOL, focused on inclusive practices, differentiation, and high-impact instruction
• Conducted over 100 educator evaluations and coaching sessions using TKES to support instructional growth and alignment to curriculum standards
• Served as Testing Coordinator for EOG, EOC, CoGAT, PSAT, GAA, ACCESS, and other assessments, ensuring equitable access and fidelity
• Supervised departmental budgets and led RTI reform efforts, significantly improving Tier 2/3 intervention fidelity

• Provided leadership for special education services and instructional strategy across general and SPED classrooms
• Supported ESOL and SPED service delivery models, ensuring compliance with federal/state laws and enhancing access to standards-based instruction
• Delivered PD for general and special educators on evidence-based strategies, accommodations, and classroom management
• Led manifestation determinations, discipline reviews, and data tracking processes to ensure legal compliance and student support
• Assisted with FTE submission, master scheduling, and assessment accommodations to improve school-wide programming

Provided district-level leadership and compliance support for a cluster of 9 schools, including ESOL and SPED programming

• Facilitated professional learning experiences for cross-disciplinary teams with focus on instructional improvement and differentiation
• Supported IEP teams and school leaders in aligning instructional programming with student needs, data, and legal mandates
• Collaborated with educators to implement effective teaching strategies and improve student learning outcomes.
• Developed educator coaching systems to increase instructional capacity and alignment to district goals

• Delivered instruction across co-taught and resource settings for students with disabilities, while designing lesson plans aligned to grade-level standards and processing deficits
• Chaired SPED department, managing compliance, budgets, staff mentorship, and IEP implementation
• Led PD for faculty on differentiated instruction and IEP fidelity
• Maintained caseload of 15+ students and developed transition plans in collaboration with families and support teams