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Laura R. B. Broughton received her J.D. from The Columbus School of Law at The Catholic University of America, and M.A. in liaison special education from George Washington University and is an Ed.D. candidate in mild to moderate disabilities with a minor in school administration and supervision at Johns Hopkins University. She has been working with new teachers in several capacities for over six years, and she brings extensive experience in new teacher training and mentoring. She has spent over 10 years serving in several educational administrative capacities including as the educational director for a nonpublic school in Baltimore City. She has served as University Supervisor for graduate students in special education for Johns Hopkins University for over six years. For two years, she coordinated a new teacher training and mentoring program for graduate students in mild to moderate disabilities in partnership with the Baltimore City Public School System (BCPSS). Last year she began coordinating a graduate certificate in the education of students with autism hybrid face-to-face and online program on behalf of Johns Hopkins University for a Maryland State Department of Education partnership grant. She serves as the project director of the Johns Hopkins University Secondary Support Initiative (JHUSSI), which is a collaborative special/general education pre-service improvement project that seeks to expand and enhance the university’s existing graduate level initial certification programs at the secondary level. For the last two and a half years, she has been a faculty member in the Department of Special Education of the Johns Hopkins School of Education, where her research interests include teacher-education, learning disabilities, and instructional methodology.

Faculty CV

DEGREES

Johns Hopkins University
Doctor in Mild to Moderate Disabilities expected 2009
with a Minor in School Administration and Supervision

The Columbus School of Law at The Catholic University of America
Doctor of Law

George Washington University
Master of Arts
Liaison, Special Education

George Washington University
Bachelor of Arts, with distinction in Education and Human Development

Davidson College
Fulfilled undergraduate requirements

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Instructor, Program Coordinator, Department of Special Education, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, 2006-present

Current responsibilities include coordinating an Autism Certificate Program in collaboration with the Maryland State Department of Education for Talbot, Kent, Caroline, Dorchester, and Queen Anne counties for the academic year of 2008-09 and Baltimore City and Baltimore County for the academic year of 2009-10. Serve as the project director of the Johns Hopkins University Secondary Support Initiative (JHUSSI), which is a collaborative special/general preservice improvement project that seeks to expand and enhance the university's existing graduate level initial certification programs at the secondary level; is responsible for overall administrative and supervision of the project, coordination of project team, project design and implementation, data management and analysis, and dissemination of the results. Coordinate Graduate Education Intern Special Education Partnership Program with the Baltimore City Public School System during the academic years of 2006-08, for students earning a Master of Science in Mild to Moderate Disabilities. Serve on the Committee on Diversity and Civility in the School of Education. Attend faculty meetings of the Department of Special Education and the School of Education. Advise graduate students on the Master’s level.

Courses taught as an Instructor to graduate students in the Department of Special Education include:

·Legal Aspects, Service Systems, and Current Issues in Special Education
·Professional Experience/Professional Seminar I
·Professional Experience/Professional Seminar II

University Supervisor, Johns Hopkins University, 2002-2008

Serve as liaison between the university and schools. Observe and evaluate intern performance of candidates for Masters of Science with a concentration in mild to moderate disabilities and inclusion education. Be knowledgeable about course work in the program and recent practices in education. Attend training sessions for students.

Educational Director/Specialist, Baltimore Lab: a division of The Lab School of Washington, Baltimore, MD, 2003-2005

Coordinated federally and state mandated testing. Assisted principal with accreditation and certification requirements of the Maryland State Department of Education. Supported principal in teacher support and development.

Instructor and Junior High Coordinator, Baltimore Lab: a division of The Lab School of Washington, Baltimore, MD 2002-2003

Responsible for teaching mathematics from grade two through pre-algebra to students with mild to moderate disabilities.

Dean of Students, Westminster School of Nashville, Nashville, TN, 1999-2001

Responsible for the co-curriculum of the Lower and Middle Schools, including all clubs, student council, yearbook, literary magazine, and the Winterim Program. Oversaw the Transition Nine Program and the Enrichment Team. Administered and proposed the Dean of Students’ budget. Served as co-director of summer school in summer of 2000. Counseled students regarding academic and behavioral issues establishing behavioral management plans for students. Coordinated student fund-raising efforts for field trips and student giving to the school.

Assistant Head of Upper School, The McLean School of Maryland, Potomac, MD, 1997-1999

Responsible in coordination with the Division Head for supervising 26 faculty members and one staff person in the Upper School. Administered and proposed Upper School budget. Coordinated student transitions in a dual program and made recommendations for accommodations. Communicated with public school systems regarding publicly funded students. Led division and department meetings for History, Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Spanish. Provided teachers with suggestions, strategies, and accommodations for meeting students’ academic and behavioral needs through classroom observations and meetings with faculty.

Educational Specialist, St. Stephen’s and St. Agnes School, Alexandria, VA,
1994-1997

Provided direct service for enrichment and remediation in mathematics through individual and group instruction for children in kindergarten through grade 8 including algebra. Coordinated production of documents that are required for hearings that screen students’ eligibility to obtain public services. Attended screening hearings at public schools. Provided faculty support and development through consultations, workshops, and collaborative methods in homerooms. Conceptualized and oversaw creation of mathematics homepage for school’s Internet web site. Received summer study grant and stipend to participate in workshops on mathematics and computer technology.

Substitute Preschool Teacher, Beverley Hills Church Preschool, Alexandria, VA 1993-1995

Winter and Summer Associate, McGuire, Woods, Battle & Boothe, McLean and Alexandria, VA 1989-1991

Researched and wrote memoranda in the areas of commercial and products liability litigation, land use and
planning, corporate law, and trusts and estates. Drafted complaints and opinion letters for clients.

Paralegal, McGuire, Woods, Battle & Boothe, Alexandria, VA 1987-1989

Supervised 22 paralegals to support local, in-house, and outside counsel during patent trial in federal court.
Conducted legal research utilizing Westlaw and Lexis. Prepared pleadings and discovery requests and responses. Assisted in development and execution of training program for a client’s employees regarding
guardianship appointments. Created court information packet for support staff. Trained inexperienced paralegal.

Paralegal1, Hunton & Williams, McLean, VA, 1985-1987

Office Manager/Paralegal, The Law Offices of Richard C. Deering , Washington, DC
1984-1985

Assisted in organizing office procedures and systems. Supervised a support staff of five persons. Completed
research regarding landlord and tenant law.

Assistant to Governmental Affairs Coordinator, The National Society for Children and Adults with Autism, Washington, DC, 1984-1984

Developed and edited briefs, proposals, and news articles. Investigated the federal legislative and regulatory process. Represented the Society on interdisciplinary teams, coalitions, and consortiums.

Assistant to Executive Director, Closer Look, Washington, DC, 1983-1983

Aided in the establishment of a national hotline service for adolescents with learning disabilities. Directed project’s public relations. Analyzed and made recommendations concerning due process in educational placement.

Preschool Teacher, Resurrection School, Alexandria, VA, 1983-1983

Assistant to Executive Director, The National Society for Performance and Instruction,
Washington, DC, 1982-1983

Managed administration of national office. Coordinated the national conference.
Performed bookkeeping functions. Directed responses to constituents’ inquiries.

CONFERENCES, SEMINARS, AND INVITED LECTURES

October 2006 - Carran, D. T., Broughton, L. R. B., & Fisher, R. (2006, October). Discretionary grants for meeting AYP special education in reading and mathematics summary of statewide projects SY 2004-2005. Paper presented at the meeting of the Early Intervention/Special Education Leadership Conference of the Maryland State Department of Education, MD.

2005 - Attended National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Seminar on National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) Databases

AWARDS, FELLOWSHIPS, AND HONORS

2007-2008 Aileen and Gilbert Schiffman Fellowship
2006-2007 Edward Franklin Buchner Fellowship in Education
2005-2006 Edward Franklin Buchner Fellowship in Education
2004-2005 Edward Franklin Buchner Fellowship in Education
2004-2005 Helen Hassie Lichtenstein Scholarship
1983-1984 Graduate scholarship awards from the Department of Special Education at George Washington

TEACHING LICENSURE

Advanced Professional License in Generic Special Education Grade 1 Through Adult, Administrator I, and Administrator II from Maryland State Department of Education Postgraduate Professional License in Early/Primary Education PreK-3, Elementary Grades 3-6, Emotional Disturbance K-12, Mental Retardation K-12, and Specific Learning Disabilities K-12, from Virginia Department of Education.