Elizabeth Nelson, Ed.S., NCSP
In my role as a special education administrator in a high school district along the North Shore of Chicago, I supervised a team of nearly 70 professionals, including special education teachers, school psychologists, speech pathologists, social workers, and instructional assistants. I have extensive experience serving as the Local Education Agency (LEA) representative in challenging meetings with special education advocates and attorneys. I also have a strong background as a school psychologist and 504 coordinator, having worked across general education, therapeutic, and severe/profound settings. This diverse experience equips me with a comprehensive understanding of the intricacies of special education, allowing me to implement best practices for students and guide staff towards evidence-based decisions.
Illinois PEL Endorsements
Education
Trainings & Certifications
Director of Special Education (Administrative)
School Psychologist (PK - 22)
Illinois Teacher Performance Evaluator
Ed.S. in School Psychology, Loyola University Chicago
M.Ed. in Educational Psychology, Loyola University Chicago
B.S. in Psychology & Human Services, Loyola University Chicago
Director of Special Education Administrator Certificate, Loyola University Chicago
Nationally Certified School Psychologist (NCSP)
Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule, Second Edition (ADOS-2)
Comprehensive School Threat Assessment Guidelines (CSTAG)
Comprehensive School Threat Assessment Guidelines Train-the-Coach
Illinois Performance Evaluation - Teacher Evaluation Training
Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI)
Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)
NASP PREPaRE Levels 1 & 2
Assessing & Managing Suicide Risk (AMSR)
Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol (SIOP)