Special Education Consultant

Role of Special Education Consultant

The Special Education Consultant's primary role is to assist districts in programming and planning for the participation of students with special needs in the general education curriculum and in required assessments, such as the MAP and MAP-A, as required under state and federal law.  The Special Education Consultant also provides trainings and workshops on a regional level through the RPDC as well as at the request of districts within the Southeast Region.  Additionally, the Special Education Consultant collaborates with other programs in the RPDC to meet the needs of districts as they serve students with disabilities.  Collaboration with Missouri Colleges and Universities is also part of the activities assigned to the Special Education Consultant.

Districts should call on the special education consultant to assist with comprehensive school improvement plans, professional development, and other school based improvement efforts.

The position of Special Education Consultant is funded through a grant awarded by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) to the Southeast Regional Professional Development Center (RPDC) with support from the Southeast Missouri State University.