| Paid for by the Committee to Elect Lisa Heddens |
| PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE |
| Family Support Coordinator, Parent Training and Information Center of Iowa, January 2000-Present � Helps families of children with developmental disabilities with education concerns. � Advise teachers and school administrators on the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act � Counsels parents on how to resolve conflict involving their children education. Disability Rights Advocate, Iowa Protection and Advocacy Services, Inc. February 1998-January 2000 � Coordinated Partners in Policymaking, a leadership-training program. � Co-edited a disability rights manual for Project PRIDE. � Investigated problems faced by persons with disabilities. Family Services Coordinator, People Place August 1996-February 1998 � Oversaw wide range of programs serving families in central Iowa. � Helped produce �connections� a resource manual for Story County residents. � Recruited and Trained peer facilitators to help parents of young children with special needs. Private Tutor and Substitute Teacher, Central Iowa Schools 1989-1994 � Taught all subject areas for schools in the Ames, Boone, Gilbert, Madrid, Nevada, Roland-Story, South Hamilton and United Community School Districts. � Provided individual instruction in reading and math to elementary and middle school students. EDUCATION � Bachelor of Science, Elementary Education with Reading Endorsement 1989, Iowa State University � Associate Degree, Liberal Arts 1987, Des Moines Area Community College, Boone Campus |
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