Education & Schools Expert Witnesses
The SEAK Expert Witness Directory contains a comprehensive list of education & schools expert witnesses who testify, consult and provide litigation support on education & schools and related issues. Education & schools expert witnesses and consultants on this page may form expert opinions, draft expert witness reports, and provide expert witness testimony at deposition and trial. The issues and subjects these education & schools expert witnesses testify regarding may include: Special Education, Ada, Discrimination, Education, School Safety, Bullying, Sexual Abuse, Title Ix, Autism, Child Sexual Abuse, College, Daycare, Higher Education, Iep, and Personal Injury.
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Joseph S Schwartzberg, Ed.D.
Special Education Expert Witness
Education & Schools, School Safety
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Special Education, standards of care for children with disabilities, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act
Fully credentialed/certified in special education. Administrative credentials in both NY and California. Served as a classroom teacher and Principal in schools designed to serve special populations as well as general education/mainstream environments. Served as Senior SELPA Director. Taught university classes designed to prepare prospective special education teachers. Developed and implemented agreements with other agencies with responsibilities to persons with disabilities. Development , implementation and evaluation of special education programs. Establish protocols for standards of care for students with disabilities. Expertise and trial testimony experience in matters concerning school safety and child abuse.
Special Education Expert witness . Particular expertise in issues related to the standards of care for children with disabilities. Extensive experience testifying in state and federal court on matters concerning the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Secti...
Jon D. Sand, EdD
Education & Schools, School Safety
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Education, Discrimination, Employment, Unfair Labor & Wrongful Termination, Special Education, IEP, IDEA, ADA, Section 504, Student Support Services, Accommodations, School Safety & Security, Student Safety, Standard & Duty of Care, Bullying, Mandated Reporting, School Comparisons and Evaluations
Introduction
Dr. Jon D. Sand is an expert in pre-K-12 Education and Student Support Services in Higher Education. With over 35 years of direct experience, he holds multiple requisite education teaching and administrative credentials, having completed a Doctor of Education degree in K-12 Educational Leadership with a Master of Science degree in Special Education. His expertise covers best practices in general and special education teaching, learning, interventions, due process, special needs eligibility and case management. Further, Dr. Sand has significant direct experience with Human Resources, school site safety, including student supervision, and overall district governance and operations.
Dr. Sand is qualified to provide evaluative consultations and reviews of public and private schools. This stems from his tenure in K-12 education in completing accurate assessments of a students' educational needs, evaluating K-12 instructional and operation programs, and providing extensive s...
Adam Bruno, PsyD, LMFT, LEP
Psychology and Education Expert Witness
Psychology, Education & Schools
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Autism, PTSD, ADHD, Assistive Technology, IEP, Individualized Education Plan, Due Process, Special Education, Psychoeducational Assessment, Neurodivergence, Abuse, Trauma
Dr. Adam Bruno is a licensed educational psychologist and a licensed marriage and family therapist. He has been working in the mental health field since 2006. Dr. Bruno specializes in the evaluation and treatment of both children and adults with autism, ADHD, trauma, intellectual disability, and other psychological disorders. Dr. Bruno currently has a private practice in Los Angeles where he provides services to children and adults online and in his office. He also provides services to children in schools.
Dr. Bruno has given multiple trainings on disabilities, the IEP process, and provision of services to both providers and parents of children with disabilities. He is currently on the advisory board at Special Needs Network.
Lee A Allton
Lee Allton
Mission Viejo, California
School Safety, Education & Schools
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Child Care, Child Care Administration, Health and Safety Child Care, Preschool Administration, Title 22 Regulations, Child Care Non-Profit Administration, Title 5 Regulations, Child care Best Business Practices
Adam Bruno, PsyD, LMFT, LEP
Psychology and Education Expert Witness
SHERMAN OAKS, California
Psychology, Education & Schools
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Autism, PTSD, ADHD, Assistive Technology, IEP, Individualized Education Plan, Due Process, Special Education, Psychoeducational Assessment, Neurodivergence, Abuse, Trauma
Dr. Adam Bruno is a licensed educational psychologist and a licensed marriage and family therapist. He has been working in the mental health field since 2006. Dr. Bruno specializes in the evaluation and treatment of both children and adults with autism, ADHD, trauma, intellectual disability, and other psychological disorders. Dr. Bruno currently has a private practice in Los Angeles where he provides services to children and adults online and in his office. He also provides services to children in schools.
Dr. Bruno has given multiple trainings on disabilities, the IEP process, and provision of services to both providers and parents of children with disabilities. He is currently on the advisory board at Special Needs Network.
Brenda Eagan-Johnson, EdD, CBIST-AP
EXPERT NICHE: Child-Teen-Young Adult Brain Injury
Brain Injury Neurodevelopmental Consulting
California
Education & Schools, Brain Injury Medicine
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Pediatric brain injury, personal injury, acquired brain injury, TBI, concussion, traumatic brain injury, school concussions, MVA, carbon monoxide, lead poisoning, near drowning, neuro-development, brain, school, education, transition, child, special education, young adult, college
I am highly specialized in a niche area of education & transition to adulthood following child, teen, & young adult brain injury.
I received my Doctorate from Johns Hopkins University, specializing in Mind, Brain, & Teaching (educational neuroscience). I provide expert opinions regarding any pre- and post-brain injury changes, what to expect in the future, and recommendations for support and services into adulthood. I am the full-time director of a statewide program supporting all children who sustain a brain injury and return to school and have held this position since the program's inception in 2007. My background is in special education (all ages), neurodevelopment, brain injury in individuals ages birth to young adulthood, and post-high school transition support and services.
I investigate brain injury from a functional, clinical, and neurodevelopmental perspective. I identify strengths and weaknesses in a child's cognitive, behavioral, socio-emotional, and learning skills by...
ANDREA D LORANT, MA
EDUCATION CONSULTANT/SPECIAL EDUCATION
WEST HILLS, California
Education & Schools
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CHILD CUSTODY, SPECIAL EDUCATION, ADA, INDIVIDUALIZED EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, REGIONAL CENTERS, EARLY INTERVENTION, RESIDENTIAL PLACEMENTS, LEAST RESTRICTIVE ENVIRONMENT, TRANSITION SERVICES, ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION, PROGRAM/SERVICES EVALUATIONS, SPECIAL EDUCATION ELIGIBILITY, AUTISM
22 YEARS AS A CONFERENCE PRESENTER ON DISABILITIES AND SPECIAL EDUCATION TOPICS
Jon D. Sand, EdD
Thousand Oaks, California
Education & Schools, School Safety
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Education, Discrimination, Employment, Unfair Labor & Wrongful Termination, Special Education, IEP, IDEA, ADA, Section 504, Student Support Services, Accommodations, School Safety & Security, Student Safety, Standard & Duty of Care, Bullying, Mandated Reporting, School Comparisons and Evaluations
Introduction
Dr. Jon D. Sand is an expert in pre-K-12 Education and Student Support Services in Higher Education. With over 35 years of direct experience, he holds multiple requisite education teaching and administrative credentials, having completed a Doctor of Education degree in K-12 Educational Leadership with a Master of Science degree in Special Education. His expertise covers best practices in general and special education teaching, learning, interventions, due process, special needs eligibility and case management. Further, Dr. Sand has significant direct experience with Human Resources, school site safety, including student supervision, and overall district governance and operations.
Dr. Sand is qualified to provide evaluative consultations and reviews of public and private schools. This stems from his tenure in K-12 education in completing accurate assessments of a students' educational needs, evaluating K-12 instructional and operation programs, and providing extensive s...
Joseph S Schwartzberg, Ed.D.
Special Education Expert Witness
Vista, California
Education & Schools, School Safety
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Special Education, standards of care for children with disabilities, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act
Fully credentialed/certified in special education. Administrative credentials in both NY and California. Served as a classroom teacher and Principal in schools designed to serve special populations as well as general education/mainstream environments. Served as Senior SELPA Director. Taught university classes designed to prepare prospective special education teachers. Developed and implemented agreements with other agencies with responsibilities to persons with disabilities. Development , implementation and evaluation of special education programs. Establish protocols for standards of care for students with disabilities. Expertise and trial testimony experience in matters concerning school safety and child abuse.
Special Education Expert witness . Particular expertise in issues related to the standards of care for children with disabilities. Extensive experience testifying in state and federal court on matters concerning the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Secti...
Steven M. Elias, PhD
Academic Consulting Services, LLC
Durango, Colorado
Education & Schools, Employment
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Higher Education, Faculty Affairs, Student Affairs, Academic Affairs, Tenure and Promotion, Personnel Decisions, Grievances, Accreditation, Policies and Procedures, Faculty Discipline, Student Discipline, College, University
Dr. Elias serves as an expert in higher education, particularly in relation to tenure and promotion decisions, terminations/non-renewals, policy and procedure violations, student affairs, and grievances. He is a distinguished professor, accomplished scholar, and senior administrator with over 15-years of diverse higher education administrative experience. His administrative roles have included, for example, Dean, Associate Dean, Director, Department Head, Doctoral Program Director, and Graduate Coordinator. Dr. Elias is currently serving as Dean of the School of Business Administration at Fort Lewis College. In addition, Dr. Elias is also the Founder and Director of the US Economic Development Administration funded Fort Lewis College Center for Innovation. In terms of academic experience, Dr. Elias has received numerous honors and awards, has received millions of dollars in grant funding, has published over 20 peer-reviewed articles, has edited one book (Deviant and criminal behavio...
Gwendolyn R. Y. Miller
Addressing Racial Microaggressions, LLC
Millsboro, Delaware
Behavioral and Social Sciences, Education & Schools
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discrimination, diversity, equity, inclusion, racial microaggressions, microaggressions, implicit bias, unconscious bias
Mrs. Gwendolyn Miller is an accomplished expert witness, speaker, consultant and who has dedicated her career to addressing racial issues. With over 15 years of experience in the field, Mrs. Miller has become a well-known authority on topics such as diversity, equity, inclusion, racial microaggressions, and unconscious bias.
Mrs. Miller has provided expert witness services in matters involving alleged racial discrimination, including, but not limited to, instances involving various forms of racial microaggressions and unconscious bias. Her expertise in these areas is based on decades of training, education, and practical experience.
Mrs. Miller has been hired as an expert witness in several cases, including one where a college professor was accused of racial discrimination when it came to promotion and advancement. She was also hired in a case where a student and his parents claimed that he was treated unfairly by educators and students at his school because of his race. Addition...
William L. Bainbridge, PhD, FACFE
William L. Bainbridge, PhD, FACFE & Associates, LLC
Jacksonville, Florida
Education & Schools, School Safety
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school evaluation, sexual abuse, child custody school evaluation, school standards of care, school safety, education standards of care, school related accidents, education, higher education, secondary education, elementary education, playground accidents, athletics and recreation
William L. Bainbridge, Ph.D., FACFE, is a forensic education expert with extensive experience in school, college and preschool related accidents, incidents & sexual abuse/sexual assault and educational evaluation for child custody. He has been court qualified as a schooling and education standards/policy expert in over 30 states. President and CEO of the SchoolMatch® Institute and Distinguished Research Professor at The University of Dayton, he is the former superintendent of three school districts in Ohio and Virginia and served on the executive staff of the Ohio Department of Education.
Brenda Eagan-Johnson, EdD, CBIST-AP
EXPERT NICHE: Child-Teen-Young Adult Brain Injury
Brain Injury Neurodevelopmental Consulting
Florida
Education & Schools, Brain Injury Medicine
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Pediatric brain injury, personal injury, acquired brain injury, TBI, concussion, traumatic brain injury, school concussions, MVA, carbon monoxide, lead poisoning, near drowning, neuro-development, brain, school, education, transition, child, special education, young adult, college
I am highly specialized in a niche area of education & transition to adulthood following child, teen, & young adult brain injury.
I received my Doctorate from Johns Hopkins University, specializing in Mind, Brain, & Teaching (educational neuroscience). I provide expert opinions regarding any pre- and post-brain injury changes, what to expect in the future, and recommendations for support and services into adulthood. I am the full-time director of a statewide program supporting all children who sustain a brain injury and return to school and have held this position since the program's inception in 2007. My background is in special education (all ages), neurodevelopment, brain injury in individuals ages birth to young adulthood, and post-high school transition support and services.
I investigate brain injury from a functional, clinical, and neurodevelopmental perspective. I identify strengths and weaknesses in a child's cognitive, behavioral, socio-emotional, and learning skills by...
Anastasia Germain, Ed.D.
Childcare Professional Services, LLC
Hobe Sound, Florida
Education & Schools, School Safety
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Childcare and Early Childhood Education, Childcare Operations, Licensing and Regulations, Supervision and Staffing, Health and Safety Compliance, Policies and Procedures, Program Development, Enrollment Management, Daycare, Preschool, Summer Camp
Anastasia Germain, Ed.D. is a childcare and early childhood education expert with thirty years of experience in both the public and private sectors. As the founder and former operator of a licensed childcare center, she has extensive knowledge of childcare operations including, but not limited to, licensing and regulations, supervision and staffing, health and safety compliance, policies and procedures, program development and enrollment management. She has held positions as an elementary teacher, reading specialist, curriculum supervisor, adjunct/assistant professor, educational consultant and director. Dr. Germain has a Doctorate in Education, Reading, Writing, and Literacy from the University of Pennsylvania, a Master's Degree in Reading Education from Rowan University, and a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education and Psychology from Rowan University. She is certified as a supervisor, reading specialist, and elementary teacher.
Howie Knoff, Ph.D.
Past-President/Nat'l Ass'n of School Psychologists
Project ACHIEVE Educational Solutions
Fort Myers, Florida
Education & Schools, Psychology
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IDEA/Due Process, LRE, FAPE, Title IX Sexual Assault, Mental Health Misdiagnoses, ADA/504 Accommodations, Disability Rights, Disproportionality, Racial Discrimination, Emotionally Disturbed/Autistic Students, Seclusion/Restraints, School Safety/Violence, Bullying/Harassment, Discipline & Suspensions
A Licensed Psychologist (FL), Nationally Certified School Psychologist, Past-President of the National Association of School Psychologists, and Senior Fellow (The Center for Model Schools), Dr. Howie Knoff has been an Expert Witness in innumerable Federal and State Court cases, as well as Due Process Hearings and mediations nationwide since 1993. These cases have focused on IDEA and Special Education Procedures, School Psychology Assessment/Intervention Disputes, Psychological Misdiagnoses and Mental Health Services, 504 Accommodations and Disability Rights, Title IX Sexual Harassment Violations, Disproportionality and Racial Discrimination/Equity, Emotionally Disturbed and Autistic Students, Seclusion and Restraints, Educational Malpractice, School Safety and Violence, Social-Emotional Learning and Positive Behavioral Supports, Multi-Tiered Systems of Support, Bullying and Physical Aggression, Discipline and Corporal Punishment, IEP Disputes and Due Process Hearings, FAPE and LR...
David Wolowitz, J.D.
Wolowitz JD Consulting LLC
Greenland, New Hampshire
Education & Schools, School Safety
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School standard of care, educator misconduct, educator sexual abuse, coaching misconduct, trusted adult misconduct, molestation, child sexual abuse, grooming, boundary violations, school investigations, student misconduct, negligent supervision, harassment, bullying, hazing, discrimination, Title IX
David Wolowitz, J.D., serves as an expert witness on the standard of care for schools and other youth-serving organizations to safeguard children from misconduct by trusted adults. He has been retained by plaintiffs and defendants on matters throughout the country in over a dozen states both a consulting and a testifying expert.
In addition to being retained for current matters, Mr. Wolowitz can testify on the evolution of the standard of care for child safeguarding over the past decades. He has followed social science research and literature about the prevention of and response to child sexual abuse since the 1970s. He has been retained for multiple matters involving historical abuse claims dating back to the 1970s and 1980s.
Mr. Wolowitz has served as an expert in cases around the country involving current and past school standards of care for protecting the health and safety of students, as well as the adequacy of school policies, training, and investigations. He is knowledge...
John F. Doherty, Ed.D.
Renowned School Liability Expert Witness
School Liability Expert Group
Lambertville, New Jersey
Education & Schools, School Safety
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Title IX, 1983, wrongful death, school and youth-serving agency liability, negligent hiring, personal injury, sexual abuse, harassment and bullying, physical abuse, student/child supervision, special education, child custody & school review, school security, daycare, camps, colleges & universities
At School Liability Expert Group, we provide services from case inception through resolution across the United States and Canada. Determining the merit of a case, assisting with the development of pleadings, deposition focus and questions, conducting file and deposition review and analysis, developing expert reports, and offering testimony at deposition and trial are some of the services provided. Through the experience of its founder, Dr. Edward Dragan, and expert witness, Dr. John Doherty, along with a highly trained staff, School Liability Expert Group provides quality comprehensive services for plaintiff and defendant attorneys in high-profile and complicated cases.
John F. Doherty Ed.D. is an experienced public and private school educator who has focused his work on improving schools through effective hiring practices, supervision and training of staff, and building a school culture of sustainability. He has over 35 years of experience as a Superintendent, Assistant Superinte...
David M. Jacobs, Ed.D.
Special Education/IEP/Section 504/Restraints
Inclusive Education Consultants
Margate, New Jersey
Education & Schools, School Safety
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Special education law, IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act), IEP (Individualized Education Program), FAPE (Free Appropriate Public Education), LRE (Least Restrictive Environment), School Restraints, Educational assessments, Behavioral interventions, Inclusion strategies, ADA
Dr. David Jacobs is an esteemed special education expert with extensive experience in educational leadership, inclusive practices, and special education litigation. He currently serves as the Director of Special Services at Mainland Regional High School, overseeing Child Study Teams, special education teachers, Section 504 Plans, School Wellness Team, related services, and paraprofessionals. With a Doctorate in Educational Leadership and Inclusive Practices, Dr. Jacobs has dedicated over a decade to advocating for the rights of students with disabilities and improving educational outcomes through innovative program development.
Key Expertise:
Special Education Law Compliance: Expert knowledge of federal and state regulations, including IDEA, Section 504, and ADA, with proven success in ensuring compliance and advocating for student rights.
Individualized Education Plans (IEPs): Specialized in IEP development, review, and litigation, Dr. Jacobs has provided expert analysis and testi...
Virginia L. Rhodes, Ed.D.
School cases need a witness with eyes wide open.
SchoolWITNESS
Cincinnati, Ohio
Education & Schools, School Safety
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schools, education, K-12, high school, middle school, school negligence, duty & standard of care, sexual abuse , supervision, principal, student injury, wrongful termination, standard of care, discipline, school culture, school injury, administration, teacher training, school safety, discrimination
35+ years in public education administration, teaching & policy: testifies on training & supervision of school personnel, abuse, discipline, discrimination, school accidents
Dr. Rhodes offers extensive experience on multiple aspects of school-related liability, both elementary and secondary for both plaintiffs and defense.
Dr. Rhodes is an exceptional analytical thinker and writer with keen insight, timely reports and compelling testimony.
Founding Principal of the largest public U.S. urban STEM high school (2008).
Founding Principal of the 1st environmental public high school in Ohio.
Policy--former elected School Board member in large urban district.
Skilled in school transformation, collaborative school design, leadership, experiential education, program design, school culture, discipline & multicultural education
Developer of a unique innovative "T2" teacher hiring process.
Articulate and engaging speaker on school policy, practice, and transformation.
Rhodes has tr...
Kenneth S. Trump, Ed.D.
National School Safety and Security Services
Cleveland, Ohio
School Safety, Education & Schools
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school security, school safety, school shootings, school wrongful death, school assaults, school sexual assaults, school rapes, school violence, school bullying, school crisis, school emergency, school police, security guards, security officers, student supervision, school bus, school gangs, crime
Ken provides experienced, accessible, timely and quality expert services to plaintiff and defense attorneys on preK-12 school safety and security cases. He is an experienced speaker, teacher, news commentator and personal communicator on school safety.
Ken served as an officer, investigator and gang unit supervisor for the Cleveland City Schools' safety division, and as a suburban school security director and assistant gang task force director. During his 30 years in school safety he trained and consulted with school and public safety officials from 50 states and internationally.
Ken is the author, co-author and/or editor of three books, five book chapters and 450 articles on school safety. He appears regularly in national and international news.
Ken is a four-time invited Congressional witness on school safety and emergency preparedness, and testified on bullying to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights. He presented to the Sandy Hook Advisory Commission, Education Commission o...
April L. Woodward, Esq
Seasoned Title IX Expert Witness
Edgewater Higher Education Solutions Ltd
Chardon, Ohio
Education & Schools
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Title IX, Title IX Expert Witness, Title IX Reports, Sexual Misconduct, Title IX policy, Title IX Investigations, Title IX Coaching, Title IX Hearings, Title IX Analysis, Higher Education Consulting, Pregnant & Parenting Policy, Sexual Harassment, Gender Discrimination, Pregnancy Discrimination
April L. Woodward, Esq., is a seasoned attorney and Title IX expert with a decade of experience in civil rights compliance and all aspects of Title IX compliance and Administration. She has served as a Compliance Investigator and Deputy Title IX Coordinator at Kent State University, where she independently conducted over 100 investigations involving sexual misconduct, domestic violence, stalking, and gender discrimination. She has also provided prevention training for NCAA Division I athletes and collaborated on victim support and education initiatives.
Currently, as a Title IX consultant and attorney, she advises public and private educational institutions, delivering services such as interim Title IX coordination, external investigations, hearing adjudications, process advisor services, policy drafting, and expert witness work. She is trained in trauma-informed investigative techniques and has led Title IX trainings for K-12 and higher education institutions. Ms. Woodward has als...
Candace D Perez, Ed.D
Candace
Dallas, Oregon
Education & Schools, School Safety
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Special Education, school personnel, education policy
Summary of Expertise:
Experienced School District Administrator serving public education since 2002.
Professional practice includes: Superintendent of a K-12 school system, State Special Education Director for Oregon, School District Special Education Director, public school Administrator, and classroom teacher.
My experience and background include:
Responsible for Special Education implementation in public schools including Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and Section 504 of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Implementation of State and Federal guidelines for instructional practices and placement options for students who experience disabilities.
Implementing Policies and procedures for students who experience disabilities in public and private schools.
Training and implementation of regulations and requirements to school administrators, licensed educators, paraprofessionals, and parents.
Leading systems improvement initiatives.
Managing Human Resou...
Michael Salitore, Ed.D.
Gresham, Oregon
Education & Schools, School Safety
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School Standards of Practice, Special Education, School Safety, Child Abuse, Child Sexual Abuse, Behavior and Discipline, School Mental Health, Title IX and Staff Sexual Misconduct, District and School Administration, Restraint and Seclusion, Evaluation, Assessment, Disability, and Risk Management
Dr. Michael Salitore is an experienced educator serving in public education since 2003. I currently work at the Oregon Department of Education as a coordinator of an investigation unit responding to complaints of sexual misconduct of school staff. I have worked as a school psychologist, assistant principal, special education administrator, director of student services for rural and urban school districts, and adjunct faculty at Clackamas Community College and Portland State University.
My background and expertise allow evaluation of and opinions regarding school and district:
-Policies, procedures, guidelines, and implementation of standards and practices;
-Recruitment, qualifications, hiring, and retention of teachers, specialists, and staff;
-Training programs and requirements of teachers, specialists, and staff;
-Duty for schools and school districts to provide a safe learning environment;
-School administration, including governance, curriculum, interventions and instructiona...
Brenda Eagan-Johnson, EdD, CBIST-AP
EXPERT NICHE: Child-Teen-Young Adult Brain Injury
Brain Injury Neurodevelopmental Consulting
New Castle, Pennsylvania
Education & Schools, Brain Injury Medicine
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Pediatric brain injury, personal injury, acquired brain injury, TBI, concussion, traumatic brain injury, school concussions, MVA, carbon monoxide, lead poisoning, near drowning, neuro-development, brain, school, education, transition, child, special education, young adult, college
I am highly specialized in a niche area of education & transition to adulthood following child, teen, & young adult brain injury.
I received my Doctorate from Johns Hopkins University, specializing in Mind, Brain, & Teaching (educational neuroscience). I provide expert opinions regarding any pre- and post-brain injury changes, what to expect in the future, and recommendations for support and services into adulthood. I am the full-time director of a statewide program supporting all children who sustain a brain injury and return to school and have held this position since the program's inception in 2007. My background is in special education (all ages), neurodevelopment, brain injury in individuals ages birth to young adulthood, and post-high school transition support and services.
I investigate brain injury from a functional, clinical, and neurodevelopmental perspective. I identify strengths and weaknesses in a child's cognitive, behavioral, socio-emotional, and learning skills by...
Brian M Wolf, M.Ed.
San Antonio, Texas
Education & Schools, School Safety
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De-escalation, Physical Intervention, Bullying, Special Education, Restraint, Conflict Resolution
A native Oregonian, I served in schools there for 37 years as a teacher, coach, HS Principal, Special Education Director and Superintendent prior to retiring from educational leadership in 2015. Subsequently, I worked for another 7 years as a Risk Management Specialist in the insurance industry. My principal duty during that time was conducting 25-30 Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) de-escalation/physical intervention trainings annually, for Oregon school districts statewide. The primary focus of these trainings was nonviolent crisis intervention with severely emotionally disabled students. Most of the sessions ran for one or two full days in length.
I am currently serving as an Expert Witness in a legal case involving the physical restraint of a student, or lack thereof, engaged in self-injurious behaviors.
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California, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Ohio, Oregon , Pennsylvania, and Texas